Happiness
Happiness - the beautiful, loving stare that only a cat can give.
There’s something wonderfully joyful about being looked at like this. Bright-eyed, curious and completely present, she seems to hold all the simple pleasure of the moment in her gaze.
I wanted the painting itself to carry that same warmth, using earthy, glowing pigments to reflect the softness and richness of her fur. As the colours developed, they seemed to heighten the feeling already there, affection, delight and that uncomplicated happiness that can exist in such a small moment.
Happiness - wrapped in a ball of fur.
Original watercolour · Selected for the Artefacto exhibition in London in November.
Happiness brings warmth and a sense of joy to a space - a lovely addition to a bedroom, hallway or living room where her bright, loving gaze can greet you each day.
A closer look at Happiness, showing the scale and texture of the original watercolour.