Sailor

Comet was first to volunteer to pay tribute to one of his silent film era heroes, Buster Keaton, recreating this scene from The Navigator (1924).

And I thought cats didn't like water....

Portrait

Hi everyone,

I'm having trouble focusing on drawing this summer, but the ideas are in my head and I hope to slowly get back into it now.

Kitties don't pose often for portraits, but I did my best to capture them here.

(You might notice some extra guests here. They are always practicing their ninja moves, but I will introduce them to the Melissa's Kitties family when I can get them to sit still.)

(Illustration Friday: July 7, 2017)

Love

This is part of Lily's nightly routine. I didn't even ask for it.

(Illustration Friday: June 30, 2017)

Three

The Kitties are good with numbers.

(Illustration Friday: June 16, 2017)

Sprout

Sometimes I question Norman's embellished memories of the day Mini joined our family. However, she does not dispute any of his claims.

(Illustration Friday: June 23, 2017)

Skate

One time, I came home and this was happening in the garage.

(Illustration Friday: June 9, 2017)

Mind

Sometimes, Simon has brilliant ideas. But, most of the time, he's just happy to see you.

(Illustration Friday: May 26, 2017)

Team

Thanks for an another great season, Celtics! (Okay, Orioles, let's play ball!)

(Illustration Friday: May 19, 2017)

Resist

Some cat toys are irresistible.

(Illustration Friday: May 5, 2017)

Shoe

Sometimes, Lily tries on my boots.

(Illustration Friday: April 28, 2017)

Mother

The mothers in our family – Mini, The Mother Kitty, and Polly (our honorary Golden Retriever-Kitty) – got together for this sweet portrait.

(Illustration Friday: May 12, 2017)

Fable

Even Norman knows that these are some words to live by....

(Illustration Friday: April 14, 2017)

Illusion

I don't know where The Kitties are, but it certainly makes them stretchy.

(Illustration Friday: April 7, 2017)

Hot

On really hot days, Simon flattens out.

(Illustration Friday: March 31, 2017)

Umbrella

I didn't make it down to the National Mall this year to see the Cherry Blossoms, but The Mother Kitty never misses it.

(Illustration Friday: March 24, 2017)

Delicious

Mmmm, catnip is delicious!

Illustration Friday: April 21, 2017

Snail

Simon is great at making friends.

(Illustration Friday: March 17, 2017)

Punk

Like most cats, Ashes doesn't enjoy bath time. Yet she can't deny the funky results.

(Illustration Friday: March 10, 2017)

Scoop

Ice cream is always a good idea, but portion control is key.

(Illustration Friday: March 3, 2017)

Heroic

As usual, the Boston Celtics have been fun to watch this year. Here are a few of their heroic moves. (The Kitties practice them all the time.) See you in the playoffs, Celtics!

(Illustration Friday: February 24, 2017)