Here’s the third and final painting of the kitchen table. This one features Josh, the cat we brought north with us to Scotland; a young half-starved semi-feral cat when we adopted him from North Staffs RSPCA five years ago.
His description stated to be prepared for a lot of time and effort before he would be ready to trust anyone. I was fine with this and left him to settle in. Within days, he was quite curious about what I was doing – which was drawing streets in Eccleshall, and he jumped up to see what was going on.
This is the same kitchen table and chairs! It didn’t take long for Josh to work out that he was in a safe place.
Another key component of our kitchen table is the teapot.
I don’t think I’m the only one partial to a brew! This tea pot has featured a few times in my sketch book too.
The last key component of this drawing/triptych is the beautiful Burleighware jug which my sister Anne bought for me from Middleport Potteries in Stoke, whilst on a visit from Australia.
Here’s the complete painting – simply called ‘Josh’. They will be part of the Carluke Jam and Ham online exhibition but they won’t be for sale. I’m not ready to part with these yet!
Thanks for reading,
Ronnie
Drawing the Street 