The Court Painter Dipped His Brush and Pondered the Next Color
A black velvet beret with a small feather sits on the head of this Russian Blue, whose silver-gray fur and green eyes stand out against a pale blue sky. He wears a green velvet coat with fur at the collar and a bit of embroidery around the neck. In one gray paw he holds a wooden palette dotted with blue, red, white, and brown, and a thin brush. Behind him, a Renaissance valley with a river, green hills, and tall cypress trees stretches toward distant mountains. He looks like a painter who has just decided what color to use next.
The painter has used some of the same colors on the palette that appear in the picture itself, such as the blue of the sky and the red and white of the little dabs, so the portrait turns into a neat, self-contained joke.
Russian Blues are gentle, quiet, and loyal cats with a dense silvery-blue coat and bright green eyes. They bond closely with their families but can be shy around strangers. They like predictable routines, interactive toys, and a calm home. Their short, plush coat needs only a weekly brushing. Some Russian Blues love food, so measure meals and keep up with play to avoid weight gain. As always with art supplies, keep paints out of reach of curious pets and ask your vet if you are concerned.
The masterpiece is not finished yet, but it will certainly include a very flattering portrait of himself.
