Mask

 
(Illustration Friday: December 8, 2006)

For this week's topic, my first thought was of Don Juan DeMarco, one of Simon's many heroes .

Might!

 
(Illustration Friday: December 1, 2006)

B.J. is the biggest and the strongest of all of The Kitties. Simon - who wishes for that same manly physique - tries to get in shape whenever he visits. So here, Simon tries with all of his might! And, B.J. is happy to help. Only 49 more to go.

Invention

(Illustration Friday: November 24, 2006)

Always interested in scientific advances, The Mother Kitty tries to break the human/cat communication barrier. Simon continues to be a mystery to everyone.

Thanksgiving

(Illustration Friday: November 17, 2006)

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday to spend with family because of the lazy long weekend, good food, and minimal shopping requirements. We have a big veggie meal (Long live the turkey!) and good pie.

Cozy indoors, we enjoy the aromas of our impending meal--the squash, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy--and we find The Kitties playing in the backyard on one of the last warm days of the year.

The full trees have changed colors and the leaves are all on the verge of falling. The brisk wind gives the hint of winter, and we can almost see the snow on its way.

As we watch through the kitchen window with our hands wrapped around hot cups of tea, Simon suddenly realizes that there are plenty of laps available in the house for his next nap.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Clear

 
(Illustration Friday - November 10, 2006)

Every day, Simon spends several hours thinking. Every so often, things become clear to him.

Smoke

(Illustration Friday: November 3, 2006)

Marshmallows, anyone?

Wind

(Illustration Friday: October 27, 2006)

On windy days, Simon is safer indoors.

Ghost

 
(Illustration Friday: October 20, 2006)

Gordon decides to treat the world to a song. He hasn't figured out yet where the harmonies are coming from .

Smitten

(Illustration Friday: October 13, 2006)

Of all the kitties, Comet likes Ashes best.

Trouble

 
(Illustration Friday: October 6, 2006)

Norman is always in it!

Quiet!

 
(Illustration Friday: September 29, 2006)

Shhh! The Kitties are sleeping.

Phobia

 
(Illustration Friday: September 22, 2006)

For some reason, Gordon was always afraid of bananas. This mystery remains unsolved.

Change

(Illustration Friday: September 15, 2006)

Mother Kitty finds Mom's hair dye in the cabinet and goes for a change.

Farm

 
(Illustration Friday: September 8, 2006)

Sometimes, Mother Kitty dreams about visiting her kids on the farm down the street, even if she can't really remember exactly what they look like.

Safe!

 
(Illustration Friday: September 1, 2006)

Simon steals second just like Brian Roberts! (Or so he imagines...)

Run!

(Illustration Friday: August 25, 2006)


Norman is never late for a meal.

Match

 
(Illustration Friday: August 18, 2006)

Don't play with matches!

Play

 
(Illustration Friday: August 11, 2006)

The Kitties are always putting on a show!

Capture!

 
(Illustration Friday: August 4, 2006)

Simon is never quite as graceful as The Mother Kitty.

Hugh The Man!

This weekend, my friend Anastasia is seeing Hugh Jackman in The Boy from OZ in Australia, where the show has gone on an arena summer tour. After a fantastic year-long run on Broadway two years ago, Hugh won a Tony Award for his brilliant performance as Peter Allen. I saw the show three times, and I made and gave Hugh this card because he brightened up my summer! How thrilling that he now has the chance to bring it home! Be sure to check Anastasia's blog for her review of the show!

Congratulations Hugh!!! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, and most wonderful, and yet again, wonderful....
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Inside:

Clean

(Illustration Friday - July 28, 2006)

Simon always looks like a drowned rat at bathtime. Meanwhile, Comet is afraid he's next!

Opposites

 
(Illustration Friday: July 21, 2006)

Ashes and The Mother Kitty may be as opposite as black and white, but they are, of course, good friends.

Sacrifice

 
(Illustration Friday: July 14, 2006)

We all have to sacrifice a little for the greater good.

Skyline

 
(Illustration Friday: July 7, 2006)

"Now bring me that horizon...." - Captain Jack Sparrow

Sticky

 
(Illustration Friday: June 30, 2006)

Who doesn't love a little honey?

Rain

(Illustration Friday: June 23, 2006)

Cue the music...

Dance

(Illustration Friday: June 16, 2006)

Look! The Kitties are dancin'!

Jungle

 
(Illustration Friday: June 9, 2006)

The Kitties venture into the wild.

Happy birthday, Johnny!!!

Everyone who knows me finds out pretty quickly that I'm hopelessly devoted to Johnny Depp. (Is it my massive Johnny DVD Library or my fantastic ability to relate any topic of conversation to a Johnny Story?) Last year while in New York to see a play, I secretly knew he was in town. I made a card for him - just in case a miracle happened - to thank him for...oh so many reasons. Unfortunately, that weekend, it wasn't meant to be, so the kitties came back home with me. In celebration of Johnny's birthday today (and to give these poor unseen kitties a glimmer of light), I thought I'd post it here:

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Inside



Er, that'll be after he wakes me from fainting.

See you at the movies July 7th! (The rest of you-Mark your calendars!)

Portrait

 
(Illustration Friday: June 2, 2006)

We are all artistes.

Cake

 
(Illustration Friday: May 26, 2006)

Mmmm...cake.

Sorry?

 
Illustration Friday - May 19, 2006 - Sorry?

The Mother Kitty has recently become hard of hearing...

Angels and Devils

(Illustration Friday: May 12, 2006)

With Norman, the devil often wins out.

FAT!

 
(Illustration Friday: May 5, 2006)

Norman settles in for a catnap after his latest snack... Simon didn't move over fast enough.

Under the Sea

(Illustration Friday: April 28, 2006)

The Kitties have a day at the beach.

Robot

(Illustration Friday: April 21, 2006)


The Kitties haven't quite figured out yet what's different about their new friend.

Spotted!

 
(Illustration Friday: April 14, 2006)

A game of hide and seek on a warm spring day...

Speed

 
(Illustration Friday: April 8, 2006)

Cats are fast just when they feel like it.

Spring!

(Illustration Friday: April 2, 2006)

Every spring, Simon turns into a deer and bounds all over the yard. I stuck some cherry blossoms in there since I just saw them last weekend. ...And I added a few more flowers here and there... Okay, this isn't really our yard.

Monster?

(Illustration Friday: March 24, 2006)

Simon sees a friend.

Feet

(Illustration Friday: March 17, 2006)

Simon finally finds a spot to rest his feet.

Tattoo

(Illustration Friday: March 10, 2006)

I didn't do these hands justice, as I can't really draw anything well aside from The Kitties. Thanks to Johnny for having simple tattoos in just the right places for this week's challenge!

Insect

(Illustration Friday: March 3, 2006)

Watch out, little buggies!

Tea

 
(Illustration Friday: February 24, 2006)

There's nothing like a good cup o' tea.

Song

 
(Illustration Friday: February 17, 2006)

Everyone sing along!

Simple

(Illustration Friday: February 10, 2006)

Let's all take a moment.

Chair

 
(Illustration Friday: February 5, 2006)

The Comfy Chair!

Glamour

(Illustration Friday: January 27, 2006)

Mother Kitty is always a lady, and Simon is never really sure what's going on.