To finish the set of cat portrait commissions I have painted Victor, the gentle giant. Victor is very large, just over 15 pounds, with a long body. Although his sister, Victoria, is small and long haired, Victor is big and short haired with a fine coat. He has quite the character. When his owner Rebecca comes home from work he’s looking out the window to see her. When she opens the door he lays down on the rug and shows his belly in what Becky calls “flirting”. Victor is also very talented vocally. He trills his meows into sounds that seem like words. In the mornings particularly his calls sound like “Hellllo? Anyone awake? Food? Hi, I’m waiting out here…hi?” He really knows how to get attention! In fact, when Becky is at the computer he stares at the back of her head and meows until she turns around. When she gets up to pet him he scampers away. This happens several times in the course of a day. When Victor isn’t playing tag, he’s a furry shadow. He chases Becky everywhere, even to the bathroom where he likes to straddle the radiator like a cowboy on a horse! He’ll meow softly and keep her company anywhere; he will even do a trick or two. He loves to play fetch, give a paw for a treat, and play chase or tag. Victor and Rebecca have a very special bond – the gentle giant is a big goofball at the best of times and makes the day a little brighter. “Victor” 8x10” acrylic on canvas. © Cara Bevan 2009