Cat and Squirrel

I did this piece in gouache. I was inspired by watching how well the squirrels in my yard were getting along with my cat. The first time I saw one eating a peanut perilously close to my cat Spider, I nearly had a heart attack! I thought I was going to have to be picking up pieces of squirrel at any moment. But instead, I was pleasantly surprised when I realized Spider had no interest in the squirrel. She even briefly shared the sunroom with one until I chased him out. It's my own fault really for feeding them Peanut butter and bread. Now they peer into the house from the tree branches waiting for more. The painting is for sale in my etsy shop!