Thank you all! Lisa, thank goodness we can all envy each other's work and be inspired by it! The cool light really was a challenge, especially since my daughter's skin tones border on ivory, she is so pale.

Yes, I guess you can tell I am a cat-person, but I like dogs, too. I just never had dogs growing up because we lived in a very small house in the city.

Alexandra,

Just a few hours ago I was taking photos of my son (teenager) and our cat Mai Tai (also blue point Siamese) am sitting here now and just happened to open your post. How timely! I very much enjoyed seeing your portrayal of similar subject. The painting is just lovely!