“Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”
– Nathaniel Hawthorne
Sandy
4″ x 6″ Watercolor
I hope Mona likes Sandy. She told me that Sandy is 11 years old and is a little grumpier than vivacious little Pelle. She has the most piercing blue eyes. Here is the real Sandy.
I hope you enjoyed my Swedish cat series. I sure enjoyed painting them. 
About Nathaniel Hawthorne
The novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864), famous for his dense prose and allegorical undertones, is perhaps best known for The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. He was born in Massachusetts, and his New England upbringing permeates his work. Hawthorne achieved fame late in life: his first work, a collection of short stories, was rejected by publishers, but he continued to write even as he worked at the Salem Custom House.
Beth, I’m so looking forward to welcoming your wonderful art to Sweden. I enjoyed the Swedish-ragdoll week.
What are you planning for next week?
Mona, I am so glad you enjoyed this week. I did five valentines paintings this week, and the WDE is in New Foundland, so you never know! **giggle**
Your cat series was wonderful, Beth. You also had beautiful subject material. ….and I love the idea of happiness as a butterfly.
Thanks, Leslie! I like the happiness butterfly thing, too! Mona did give me some wonderful kitty material, didn’t she?