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Grandma Set Up Her Easel to Paint the Trees. She Missed the Best Subject.

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Somewhere between the first brushstroke and the last, Willow fell asleep. Grandma Ruth sits on a low folding stool in the backyard, carefully adding soft greens and blues to a landscape propped on a wooden easel. Tubes of paint and a palette lie scattered in the grass, potted plants line the fence, and laundry hangs in the background. Right at the foot of the easel, Willow has curled into a fluffy loaf, eyes closed and chin resting on her paws, perfectly content to let Ruth handle the art.

Cats are experts at finding peaceful company. Many prefer simply being near their people over constant attention, and a quiet activity like painting, reading, or gardening often draws them close. Hobbies with a cat nearby do call for a bit of care, though. Some paints, solvents, and brush cleaners can be harmful if a cat licks them off her fur or paws, so it helps to keep supplies capped, set rinse water out of reach, and wipe up spills promptly. Water-based paints are generally a gentler choice around pets, but none of them are meant to be eaten. Outdoor sessions also mean watching for heat; a shady spot and a bowl of water keep a napping cat comfortable.

Ruth may be painting the trees, but the more charming portrait might be the one at her feet. Perhaps the next canvas will feature a certain sleepy model.

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