For today's Friday Face OFF link party
of art featuring faces, hosted by Nicole of
I'm not quite sure WTF happened here,
because this is definitely NOT how
this art was supposed to have turned out.
[drawn freehand directly in both
permanent and water soluble black ink,
ink wash, and coloured pencils]
And what exactly is
the role of that ambiguous cat?
Is it a therapy cat helping a woman
get through some kind of emo breakdown?
Or is it the feline familiar of a vengeful witch
casting a powerful curse on whoever did her wrong?
Your guess is as good as mine.
[Art and photo of art © Debra She Who Seeks, 2026]
Word on the street was there'd be a free catnip bar...
ReplyDeleteBravo, you drawing is well done
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday
Much love
oh I love it! Feels very Summerween to me. :) So spooktacular!
ReplyDelete...two pair of piercing eyes!
ReplyDelete"Wicked" is the word that came to mind when I first saw the portrait. Happy FFO!
ReplyDeleteOooooo ---- she is **Fierce**.
ReplyDeleteOh, they are both giving main character and I'm here for it.
ReplyDeleteHer eyes are INTENSE. You do NOT mess with her. Or with the kitty.
XOXO
I don't know what it all means but I love it! That's got a lot of power and personality!
ReplyDeleteThe cat looks like the sort you don't mess with.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see what you REALLY have in mind!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, you are daft. This is EXCELLENT!!!! I love this dark, forbidden, emo girl. Yes, I see the cat as a familiar and even though she presents as a bit evil she would never "harm none" I love her!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThey both look a bit fierce, Debra.
ReplyDeleteI think I worded the "harm none" incorrectly but you get what I mean. LOL
ReplyDeleteI love black cats.
ReplyDelete😳🙀 OMG,Debra! I am interceding for you with several goddesses, and HRH, as you question the role of the cat in your beautiful artwork. 📜 For it is written: "Even in jest, thou shalt never question the role of any cat. Cats are that they are! They shalt not be subject to review, especially if they have chosen you to be part of their household." 😼
ReplyDeleteSO LET IT BE WRITTEN; SO LET IT BE DONE‼️✋️😹😻
LISTEN TO CLEORA BOREALIS, YOU FOOLISH HUMAN YOU!
DeleteAwesome drawing ~ portrait and cats ~ Hugs ^_^
ReplyDeleteLooks very good to me!
ReplyDeleteWTF = Why The Face? (According to Phil Dunphy of the tv show Modern Family)
ReplyDeleteLove this moody pair!
The more I look at the two, I feel emotional pain from the woman and comfort from the cat. I think it's because of the way she is holding the kitty close to her face. Very intriguing, Debra, and you found the perfect meme to go with it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks good to me. Maybe she's communicating with the cat?
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day.
This is so impressive.
ReplyDeleteI took my car to the auto shop yesterday. Tried to go pick my car up today only to be blocked by road construction on one side by the repair shop. It's a 5 minute inconvenience that I ranted about to my husband for the rest of the day.
ReplyDeleteI love your sketch, Debra! And the cat's eyes are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing the cat is the familiar of a vengeful witch. Whatever it is, the woman has a piercing look and so has the cat. Quite scary. I think you depicted that so well that I couldn't have that hanging on my wall. I wouldn't sleep a wink!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend,
Lisca
I kinda love that it didn't turn out the way you saw in your head. It took shape the way it was supposed to be, maybe?
ReplyDeleteArt goes her own way.
ReplyDeleteYou can never go wrong when you have a cat in a drawing. I think it's awesome.
ReplyDeleteThat drawing is seriously scary stuff!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget that key reminder from Lynda Barry: "There's the drawing you are trying to make and the drawing that's actually being made—and you can't see it until you forget what you were trying to do."
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what you had in mind when you started drawing, but I like the finished result.
ReplyDeleteI love the "you should have seen it in my head". That's kind of how my writing feels when I go back and reread. LOL
ReplyDeleteThe woman looks fierce, but there is something very vulnerable about her which I can see in the way she holds the cat so close to her. And the cat is ready to defend her.
ReplyDeleteGreat work, Debra!
Therapy cat…only because she looks like my own kitty.
ReplyDeleteI love it. Reminds me of my youth when I was emo and had a black cat.
ReplyDeleteMuch to my parents annoyance. It’s about as rebellious as I got
Looks like an excellent drawing to me.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see what is in your mind. Terrific painting, love those eyes staring at me.
ReplyDeleteOh but I really like how it came out!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous painting, indeed, that is telling the story...
ReplyDeleteUp to no good, that’s certain !
ReplyDeleteI am opting for feline familiar
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of my youngest daughter with her beloved late cat Angel. You are an amazing artist.
ReplyDeleteyour art is impressive and powerful as always
ReplyDeletedoes a witch need reason to curse anyone ?
i liked it dear Debra :)
@ baili -- I would like to think that all witches are ethical and would curse responsibly for good reasons only. Of course, SOME will go rogue.
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