Soar

This happens on breezy days.

(Illustration Friday: December 18, 2015)

Unicorn?

I don't know about unicorns, but The Mother Kitty swears she saw something similar once.

(Illustration Friday: December 11, 2015)

Wet

Happy new year, everyone!

I had meant to keep my blog going without interruption through the holidays, but I got caught in a Christmas shopping frenzy after Thanksgiving. Then, I caught a cold the week before Christmas, so I've been sleeping. I'm nearly feeling back to normal this week, so I picked up my markers yesterday after more than a month of ignoring them.

Last month, as usual, I had a great time visiting family in Ohio,  but Christmas was unnaturally warm and soggy. While home, I found that Tyrone's coat turned shades darker as he's grown into adolescence. Also, he has a great singing voice. I guess some cats don't mind so much about getting wet.

(Illustration Friday: December 4, 2015) 

Sharp

Great ideas come to those who wait.

(Illustration Friday: July 3, 2015)

Airborne

With laps in sight, Simon and Gordon come in for a landing.... Happy summer, everyone!

(Illustration Friday: June 5, 2015)

Contraption

An enthusiastic helper, Tyrone adds some flair to Simon's latest contraption. While their project in the garage remains a mystery, this collaboration is bound for glory.

(Illustration Friday: June 6, 2014)

Universe

If you look up at night, you might see them.

(Illustration Friday: May 23, 2014)

Moustache

When Simon first moved into our garage, he tried all sorts of strategies to win The Mother Kitty over. Some disguises were more successful than others.

(Illustration Friday: October 11, 2013)

Train

Is it just me, or do you always think of Buster Keaton when someone mentions a train too?

This drawing was instantly inspired by a scene in one of Buster Keaton's best movies, The General (1926). You can see it here:

Now, see how brave Comet can be? (This seat is not recommended.)

(Illustration Friday: April 19, 2013)

Wild!

When in the backyard, kitty instincts typically take over... Happy Earth Day, everyone!

(Illustration Friday: April 12, 2013)

Whisper

Sometimes when you sit in the backyard, you can hear The Kitties whispering through the trees.

(Illustration Friday: February 22, 2013)

Eye glasses

Of all The Kitties, Simon needs his eye glasses most.

(Illustration Friday: March 15, 2013)

Wool

I almost skipped this week's Illustration Friday topic because I wasn't sure why any of The Kitties would need some wool. But, then, the word reminded me of one of my favorite Pepe Le Pew cartoons, in which a little dog was in need of a more luxurious fur coat. (Yes, this is how my mind works.) You can watch it here:

  "Scent-imental Over You" (1947) © Warner Brothers

She just wants to fit in, as Simon does so well here:

(Illustration Friday: February 15, 2013)

Wheels

Simon is known for creating his own sets of wheels.

(Illustration Friday: February 1, 2013)

Haunt

I know it's Christmastime, but I'm a little behind in posting my Illustration Friday drawings. Haunt was the topic for the last week of October.

At the time, I had just seen Tim Burton's Frankenweenie and was completely inspired to create Frankenweenie Kitties.

Then, while in San Francisco, my friend and I caught a bit of Young Frankenstein, one of our favorite movies, on TV.

                                               

So, here's a mix of both: Comet is "The Monster" (with a heart of gold). Ashes is his bride. B.J. is Dr. Frankenstein with Simon assisting as Igor and The Mother Kitty providing musical accompaniment as Frau Blucher. (Oops, I set off the horses.)

(Illustration Friday: October  26, 2012)

Frankenweenie images  © Disney Pictures; Young Frankenstein images © 20th Century Fox

Water

These actions are based on true events, proving Simon's special relationship with water. What it all means remains a mystery.

(Illustration Friday: October 12, 2012)

Mirror

The Mother Kitty studies the Funhouse Mirrors at every amusement park she visits. I think she's on the verge of figuring them out.

(Illustration Friday: October 5, 2012)

Carry

One time, I moved some of the kittens to a different spot without checking with The Mother Kitty. She gave me a look and carried them back. I never did it again.

(Illustration Friday: July 20, 2012)

Lost

When Simon first found us, he was lost. But, he says he picked us and our home out after months of thorough investigation all over town. He then devised the following elaborate, methodical plan:

Step 1. Lurk at the office.
Step 2. Spy on our daily routines.
Step 3. Spring out of the bushes when least expected.
Step 4. Turn on the charm.

It worked!

The Mother Kitty does not believe Simon's story and has her own theories. But that's an illustration for another day.

Suspend

Last weekend, I saw The Amazing Spider-Man. Since then, Simon has been practicing his moves in the yard.

(Illustration Friday: July 6, 2012)