It's National Cat Day!

Is it just me, or is there a national day for everything? Well this is one I like: National Cat Day, a celebration of our feline friends. I'm definitely a cat lover, and have been fortunate enough to rescue some amazing cats who became the best pets. My cat Samson walked up as a starving, mewing kitten, just barely weaned. He was stand-offish at first, but now loves to have his head scratched and be held. He is a rascal though, and usually gets himself in trouble. :)

Here is my cat Samson, lounging in the grass, enjoying some sun in the backyard with me. 

 

So take some time today to spend with your cat. Of course if we asked any cat, they would say everyday is National Cat Day. :)

Some of my cat drawings and portraits:

 

The End of My Hiatus

After a long break from pursuing my art, I've decided it's time to get back on track, and I'm excited about it. Personal circumstances led me to take a long break, nearly two years, from promoting my art, taking commissions, and even drawing. My poor website sat neglected, as did this blog. My drawing table gathered dust.

Now it's time for a fresh start!

I just launched my newly redesigned website, loaded with some brand new drawings. The design is cleaner, and the navigation is streamlined. Prints of my fine art and photography can now be purchased right on my website. The image galleries feature higher quality images of my work, and smother transitions between images.

I am now on Twitter and Instagram! I will be posting new works, works in progress, and some interesting tips. I'd be thrilled if you would drop me a comment or follow me! My user name for both is: @NHamiltonArt Check out my recent tweets in the widget to the right. ;)

I'll be posting some new works on my blog shortly, but you can already see them on my website and in my Fine Art America gallery. 

I really like this quote: 
The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

Pablo Picasso 

 

It reminded me it is time to do some dusting. :) Heading back to my drawing desk . . . .