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The tortoiseshell – a feisty, powerful and hugely loyal character.
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The tortoiseshell – a feisty, powerful and hugely loyal character.
jaywalks 
Yes, cats were his favorites. It’s hard to imagine Freddie is gone for 24 years, it seems so much shorter. A true legendary singer, songwriter and performer and best frontman ever. I think he has a lot in common with a tiger, also legendary and beautiful. Thank you Jacob for this memory of Freddie, still miss him ❤
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Yes, I believe Delilah was a tortoiseshell, so that’s why I drew one today. I like the idea of Freddie being like a tiger… a tiger defying the laws of gravity, perhaps? 🙂
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Yes, I like that idea as well, because Freddie was and still is One Of A Kind 🙂
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Most definitely!
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The cat’s name was Freddie Mercury??
That cat is saying, “I already ate. But, you’re next.”
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Haha! While that would be a terrific name for a cat (well, perhaps not), this is a drawing in tribute to Freddie, who passed way twenty-four years ago today. I believe his favourite cat was a tortoiseshell.
I love her ominous glare. They are notably feisty, so your assessment is probably accurate!
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Oooh…buuuut…why would a cat face with a detailed description of the cat be a tribute to him? Oh, I see. His favorite. Well, hopefully someone can paint me a Russian blue someday when I pass…and on “anniversaries.” That has become my favorite breed to date.
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Oh, I’ve no doubt you’ll get hundreds of Russian blue paintings! They are pretty amazing, I agree.
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What a gorgeous face. Freddie’s eyes are hypnotic. Beautiful drawing Jacob.
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Thanks, Sharon! It’s a reference to Freddie’s passing, which was this day in 1991. His favourite companion was a tortoiseshell cat. I should probably edit and make this clearer (blush)!
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Just too cute Jay!
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Thank you, Lee!
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Cats always make good art subjects! Your is a beauty.
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They do indeed! They love the attention 😛 Thanks! Sadly not one of my rabble, though I had a tortoiseshell growing up; she was just as perfect.
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Oh wow ! You are really outstanding with this – those eyes and the hairs. Was this done in colored pencils?
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Thanks so much, Cynthia – this is actually drawn in Photoshop, the strokes made using a combination of the mouse and a graphic tablet.
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Oh, delightful! Wonderful expression. My cats approve. 😉
Just noticed that you did this using a tablet, in PS? Had no idea. Wow!
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If your cats approve then I must have done a good job! Thanks, Robin and co!
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