Having been a cat lover all my life and always having lived with cats it may come as some surprise to hear that this is the first time I've attempted to draw one.  I used masking fluid to keep some of the white areas around her ears white and on some of the whiskers but I am not sure how sucessful this was really because, of course when rubbing the masking fluid away the pencil smudges really easily. Cleo was a pleasure to draw and I may exhibit her at Mellis Arts. Most of my paintings and drawings are currently either committed to or already in exhibitions so I need to pull my finger out and get painting!

Mellis Arts is a brand new group of experienced artists who are opening a permanent exhibition of their work at The Railway Tavern in Mellis. The official opening and launch is on Friday 11th May 5.30pm to 8.30pm with free entry, a glass of plonk and nibbles. If you would like to know more please email  [email protected] or  use the 'get in touch' link on this website. If not, just turn up! The work on display is diverse ranging  from paintings, batik work, stained glass and crochet work.; please come and join us, we'ld love to see you there!