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Art of the Day: Friday June 07, 2013

The Cheshire Cat

- by Patience

This week's theme: A Classic

There are some things we feel a real connection to. They are usually the simple, quite things that are woven into the fabric of our days. There are some of these connections that seem to have meaning to many of us, so it's no surprise that they are popular subjects in art. We chose one for these subjects of this week's Art of the Day. We hope you a few of our artist's interpretation of the cat.

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"...The Cheshire Cat..."

My entry for this month's Nibblefest Art Contest (NFAC) (~the theme for Semptember being 'Cats') is an original acrylic painting on a 2-piece 8" x 9" wooden cat-shaped plaque (with the separate 'cat head' glued firmly in place -- see additional pics to view the 3-D effect). My 'Cheshire Cat' is signed on the front, has painted sides, and is ready to hang.

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"....I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.
"Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat, "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
"How do you know I'm mad?" asked Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn't have come here...."

...So says the infamous and much beloved character, The Cheshire Cat, via what must be one of his best known quotes from the treasured classic, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". The Cheshire Cat, known for his mischievousness, often vexes Alice with his confusing conversation. He both entertains and befuddles her, all while continuously flashing his highly distinctive, "ear-to-ear" grin. Who can resist that tricksy, unnerving little smile....? :-D