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Jon's avatar

Just magnificent. Purrrfect I can only apologise 🤩

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you! And no need to apologise 😹

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Dorinda's avatar

All of the paintings are lovely, especially loved the curious cat! I noted that the newspaper headline could have applied to politics now!

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Ha… some things never change! :)

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India Flint's avatar

So many adorable felines.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

It was a joy to put them all together :)

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Jodi's avatar

We have 2 cats, and so much appreciate all the beautiful pictures. The timing for US readers is of course, by accident, but I'll admit that it added to my pleasure! So glad I am paid subscriber so I can come back to this post and read the bios.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Jodi. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. It was a joy to put together. Yes, the current US political story was just pure coincidence. I adore cats and have an elder lady cat, Poppy. She’s just turned twenty. Her litter sister passed away last year. Thank you for your support! 💕

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Peter Harkness's avatar

I'm a dog man myself, but not so much that I can't admire some of these. Particularly the Charles Spencelayh. And I am reminded that his most famous "cat" painting doesn't have a cat anywhere in it....called That Damned Cat, it's the aftermath of a cat's attack on a pet canary!

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Yes, I went for the more cat-friendly of Spencelayh’s feline paintings. I love both cats and dogs, but have never had a dog companion. I loved putting this collection together.

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Sarah Harkness's avatar

Love that Beatrix Potter tale.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Yes, I love her journal!

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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

So, timely, Victoria--and you may not know this in Britain, but Kamala Harris is being attacked as a cat lady because she's not given birth to a child. She would be the 47th president who has not birthed a child if she wins. Did you know that when you posted this marvelous, as always, essay with gorgeous paintings? Clearly, I favor her -- and YOU!

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you so much, Mary. I have seen the news stories, and the comments by Jennifer Aniston. But, I’m afraid, The Cat Collection is just a coincidence. Just down to my love of cats and their appearance in some of my favourite paintings. I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! 💛

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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Synchronicity perhaps?

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Karen Dike's avatar

I was going to post a similar comment. I loved this post.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Karen 🧡

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PNWcitizen's avatar

Absolutely LOVED this post !!!!!!!

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you so much! 💕

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Roshni Robert's avatar

These are so comforting💕

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Roshni 💕

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Louise's avatar

How lovely. I particularly enjoyed the ones where you know that very shortly the cat will have wreaked havoc.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you for viewing. I’m pleased you enjoyed them 🤎

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Mollusc's avatar

What a treat, thank you ⭐️ ❤️

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

You’re very welcome 🧡

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FridaCat's avatar

So many cats to love. 💙 Thank you for the delightful compendium of cat paintings and photos.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

You’re very welcome 🧡

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Francesca Bossert's avatar

I love these. When I want to see beautiful art I come to your handle ❤️

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you so much, Francesca ❤️

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Susan's avatar

What fun! All sorts of creativity here! Thank you.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you so much, Susan 🧡

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Jolene Handy's avatar

Love this, Victoria!

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Jolene. It was a joy to put together 💛

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Winter & Dumas's avatar

Love this… such an interesting and amazing take on painting an animal

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! :)

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