Life With Cats and Art May 2025

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Spring has sprung! Even in South Florida you can tell the change of seasons has arrived. Mostly the weather is sunny and warm but not like summer's hot and sticky temps. Finally, we have some rain as we've been in a bad draught. Of course, the cats don't mind the change as they love to bask in the sun. 

Red and Casey relaxing in the cat tree. We all miss Casey.   

Every spring I offer my solution to help rid your cat of fleas. I guess this would work on dogs as well. As my subscriber list continues to grow I realize that not everyone is a cat lover and I do apologize. 

You only need a flea comb, a container for water tall enough to immerse the comb, liquid dishwasher detergent and a few paper towels. Q-tips also come in handy. Fill the container with water and add a few drops of detergent. Stir gently because you don't want a lot of suds. Gently comb your cat. Talking softly and assuringly helps. When you snag a flea get the comb in the water quickly and shake slightly to help it fall off. Use the paper towel or q-tip to wipe the comb and repeat until you no longer find fleas.

Years ago I tried flea baths, sprays and various treatments and swore I would never do it again after seeing my beloved Mollie petrified and foaming at the mouth. I pass this along in the hope that I can spare some pets the horror when there is a gentler, kinder way. I have also used Seresto flea collars and they worked fine on indoor/outdoor cats. I have heard some cat owners say they are harmful to some cats but mine didn't have a problem. My recent and current cats are indoor only cats and fleas are not a problem although I have heard that even indoor cats can get fleas brought in on clothing, etc. I have been fortunate. I think some cats are prone to them. Luckily, mine don’t have any problems with fleas even though they have long hair.

My two paintings accepted into the exhibition at the Cornell Museum School of Art in Delray Beach will be on exhibit through June 9 2025. 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. 

These are my two paintings in the show. Poppies Before The Storm and Lily Pads and Flowers. Both are 12" x 16", oil on canvas.

Some Recent Paintings

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Still Life With Flowers and Cherries

Waterfall Vignette with Deer

Storm Over Siena

Cat's Eye View, Tuscany

Happy Mothers Day from Red and Bella!

Some Recent Sales

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Tuxedo Cat and Cows Fine Art Print

Cat, Wine and Weed Fine Art Print

Cats Playing Mahjong Pouch

Cats Playing Mahjong Notebook

2025 Calendars For Gifting

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