September 26, 2009

Cat Lady No. 266... Patterns

Illustration Friday
(theme:"pattern")


Various varieties of Garden Fairies can be identified by the intricate patterns in their wings. A skilled wing-reader can determine a fairy's place of birth and her special calling in the garden. An true expert might even be able to ascertain her preference in nectar--from very sweet to dry.

Garden Fairy Anika, for example was born in the Gardens of Gallamay, and her special calling is dewdrop dusting. She enjoys the company of her winged cat, Rikolo, who follows her on her rounds each dawn, ensuring that each dewdrop shines and sparkles and perfectly reflects an upside-down universe if you peek inside...


As for nectar, that small lavender triangle in the middle of the wing would indicate sweet. The sweeter, the better.

Thanks for visiting!



This brand new illustration is now available as a matted print in my Etsy Shop: Garden Fairy No. 4

14 comments:

Regina said...

VERY sweet! Love the pattern and color. And I'm a cat fanatic - just ask my Bombay kitty, Akasha!

pupu said...

I like the patterns on the butterfly wings. There are so many colors we can see. Its amazing. I came across to this museum i visited in Perth. They have lots of different types of butterflies from small to big with different patterns. Make me so excited to see them!

I love the colors of ur artwork. Really nice combination of colors!

Hello! said...

Very nice, beautiful style! Love cats too!

Anonymous said...

I really like the cat, very beautiful wings.

sandygrafik said...

This is totally lovely!! The color combination, characters and textures are so nice and delicate!! Love this!!

Lisa Rivas said...

Very adorable! I love kitty cats :-)

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

You have such a wonderful style and marvelous eye for colors and patterns. This is simply beautiful! I had the chance to see some of your other post and you are so very, very talented. Lots of great work! Thanks stopping by to visit. I really appreciate it!

Yasmin said...

I loved this!!!!!
hugs
yasmin

L. A. Stern said...

I love the patterns on the flowers and the wings and I LOVE the kitty Kat and Angel :)

Lovely work!

roberta baird said...

I do so love your work!!!

Unknown said...

Thank you, kind artists and cat ladies, for your nice comments and encouragement. It means a lot to me!!

Loni Edwards said...

I absolutely love their wings! Just beautiful!

Shirley said...

Beautiful work!

lil kim said...

so cute - love your flying cat,