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Description May 8, 2007

I lost my best friend, Percy. I have had her for 10 years and she was all I had left of my grandpa. She died the same day as when I lost my grandpa, May 8. She was there with me everyday, everytime I went to bed and got up. Everytime I cried and everywhere I have lived. She was there.
Now she is gone and I am taking it very hard. I started to paint this when she laid there dieing. That is all I could do. I could not sleep or eat .... just sit there with her as so many times she was there with me.

About this picture:
•The purple ribbon pulling her up is for royalty. She was a pure breed.
•One feather to lift her up and a bell that will never ring again.
•A candle that has run out with blue drapery for that was my grandpa's favorite color.
•A cross on the heart that is broken.
•The sheets that the girl is laying on where my grandpa's and that is where Percy loved to sleep with him when he was alive.
•A rose and pearls are all three of our birth flower and stone. We all where born on June 8.

RIP Grandpa West (Daddy) 5/8/99
RIP Percy West 5/8/07

I am taking this so hard I had to do something for her. I miss her and I took her to be cremated yesterday. She will sit next to my grandpa. He loved her very much too.

I lost my best friend.

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Comments: 50

nilescclover [2016-09-16 23:19:28 +0000 UTC]

awe that's sad......but great artworks!

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BelovedCatherine [2016-02-03 04:03:43 +0000 UTC]

You have created something more than just a drawing, I am speechless, this is more than beautiful, when I look at it I don't just see a drawing I see emotions. This is very inspiring to me, it's not just a blank canvas, this is something with a story, your life events, something with true feeling. I'm sorry for your losses I have Favorited this of course   

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woodfay [2011-01-18 18:32:10 +0000 UTC]

what a sad story to the picture i can understand your feelings very well...
my dear cat died in december 2008... i'm grown up with him. he was like a brother for me and i miss him still to this day.
i hope my old lady i have now at home lives still many years...

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llllauraa [2011-01-13 16:05:58 +0000 UTC]

this text bring tears to my eyes I'm sorry, I have a cat too and I couldn't imagine a life without her anymore. and this painting is absolutely amazing btw

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Fooledsweetness [2009-09-09 01:43:18 +0000 UTC]

this lovely piece has been featured here [link]

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LindaLisa In reply to Fooledsweetness [2009-10-01 07:33:54 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful...thank you very much hun

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Fooledsweetness [2009-09-06 16:39:55 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful i cried

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LindaLisa In reply to Fooledsweetness [2009-10-01 07:33:12 +0000 UTC]

:*) Me too...thank you

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4thStar [2009-07-22 05:47:09 +0000 UTC]

Oh god, this made me cry... I completly understand how you feel...
I lost my best cat friend on February 28th... we had many cats, and I love them all... but she was the one that slept in my bed every night, the one that followed me around the house, the one that would be there first when I came home... she was such a sweet little girl, and she was only 8 years and a half old... and it happened all so fast; she started having bloody diarreah one night, I took her to the vet inmediatly, but despite our efforts, she was gone in less than 3 days... she died there in front of me. God, I still miss her so... I cried so much for so many nights and days. I even dreamt of her, and it felt like she was saying good bye. I remember I woke up crying that night.
Another one of my cats died recently, and now another one is very sick and not eating, and I don't think she will make it. It's terrible... my mother says she doesn't want any more cats, but... I don't want to miss the chance of giving love to another cat.
I cherish the moments I lived with my pets, and even though I miss them, and even though I'm crying for them right now, I know they lead a happy life here. They feeled loved. At least I know that, and it makes me feel a little bit better...

It's a beautiful thing you did, a token of the love you felt for her. It's been quite some time from then, I can see, but I bet you still carry her in your heart with you always

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LindaLisa In reply to 4thStar [2009-07-30 19:21:57 +0000 UTC]

...I dont know what to say...Thank you. That means alot to me sweetheart!

It still hurts when I think of her and everything we did together...but I do try to think that she had a wonderful life and it could not ever been better

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4thStar In reply to LindaLisa [2009-08-01 16:05:57 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome ^^

And I'm sure she did, since she had someone like you that loved her so much

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gat-art [2009-06-20 01:48:16 +0000 UTC]

sorry about your cat, we had three kittens disappear twice, and our cat the second time.
On a lighter note, for a few seconds it looked like the band aid was on a nipple, I was like why in the world?! then I looked closer and the illusion went away, still don't know why it looked that way (too much hentai?)

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4thStar In reply to gat-art [2009-07-22 05:47:38 +0000 UTC]

I thought the same O_o It's a hentai optical illusion! xD

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gat-art In reply to 4thStar [2009-07-23 00:05:32 +0000 UTC]

lol I am glad I wasn't the only one!!! ^_^

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LindaLisa In reply to gat-art [2009-06-20 01:49:30 +0000 UTC]

rofl

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avi-of-scott [2009-06-06 13:32:22 +0000 UTC]

I lost my own best friend a little over a year ago.. The depth of your emotion has, however, produced an amazing picture

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LindaLisa In reply to avi-of-scott [2009-06-06 22:59:33 +0000 UTC]

I am so sorry to hear that..I can understand

Thank you so much sweety ^^

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mulnyla [2009-06-03 04:31:04 +0000 UTC]

awww this is so sad but at the same time so cute and beautiful..im sorry you lost your kitty katty .i remember my friend got a tattoo in memory of her kitty. that just melts my heart though cause this painting is so sweet. i love people that love their kitties

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LindaLisa In reply to mulnyla [2009-06-03 16:15:38 +0000 UTC]

thank you....I really miss her still

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pixilaira [2008-09-24 20:59:10 +0000 UTC]

It's tough to lose a loved one, when I lost my aunt I put this up.[link] I know it might be a little late to say I'm sorry about your loss but a least you'll know that there are people out there who will share your sorrow.

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oilsoaked [2008-06-21 04:20:22 +0000 UTC]

This has been featured in the first edition of Top Picks under 50! [link]

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FawnyaModel [2008-03-28 15:01:02 +0000 UTC]

I'm very sorry about your cat,
but I believe there is something very special about Percy
and your grandfather passing away on the same day.
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I love the way painted his fur
- the paws are gorgeous!
And the feather is really well-drawn.
Lovely work.

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AngelusNoir [2008-02-24 10:02:32 +0000 UTC]

.....this is just so beautiful...the colours,the skintones...love the way Percy looks so ethereal and peaceful,as if this world is just a temporary place....wonderful and touching symbolism [I do believe it helps to deal with the loss by immortalising our beloved pets...I had a similar experience,after my mother's death,our old cat used to sleep on her bed and she was inconsolable...she didn't last very long after .....and I think it's spooky how often significant numbers come into it,I do believe they are there waiting for us with our beloved family when we pass on]

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LindaLisa In reply to AngelusNoir [2008-02-24 21:10:05 +0000 UTC]

I really hope that is true, because I think of her everyday T_T She really was my best friend. Thank you so much sweetheart

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AngelusNoir In reply to LindaLisa [2008-02-27 10:05:21 +0000 UTC]

...I can't imagine it would be heaven without our kitties

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MsAsharah [2008-02-19 16:57:13 +0000 UTC]

Great watercolour work.
I love cat and skin
I must this :3

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LindaLisa In reply to MsAsharah [2008-02-19 17:12:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much *^_^*

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MidoriiBlue [2008-01-30 15:44:07 +0000 UTC]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but you immortalized Percy well in this Piece. It is such a beautiful tribute.

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LindaLisa In reply to MidoriiBlue [2008-02-01 07:03:06 +0000 UTC]

aww Thank you so much..that is what I wanted to do so bad

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1pen [2008-01-19 18:15:47 +0000 UTC]

Besides this being a beautiful work and a touching tribute, I have to say it meant something to me too. I still think of my kitty who I had for fifteen years before she passed away. She had a heart defect and wasn't supposed to survive her first year, but with a lot of love she lived a long life. I sobbed for a long time. Losing her and my dad a few years later was hard. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, even if it is a little be-lated.

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LindaLisa In reply to 1pen [2008-01-19 22:51:23 +0000 UTC]

awww thank you soooo very much...that means a lot to me sweetheart She means the world to me and I miss her so much...thank you for your kind words

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Klaber [2007-12-11 03:58:06 +0000 UTC]

Positives: Another jaw dropping pic. Amazing composition and wonderful tribute. Watercolors are always hard if it isn't landscapes. I can appreciate the time and effort it went into this. The detail is incredible; it helps with the mood, actually. The way you rendered the tear....touching. A lot of raw emotion in this pic.
Negatives: I can't believe I found one but it's minor, believe me...I think from far away this wouldn't grab the viewer's eye as much, but I truly believe you did this on purpose to show the ghost-like quality of the piece. The female figure almost blends into the background and the eye movement only takes me to three places on the picture (face, cat, and chest of drawers)...I'm not exploring the whole composition. But that's MINOR....trust me, I'd give my left big toe to paint watercolors like this.
Amazing work.

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LindaLisa In reply to Klaber [2007-12-11 04:06:44 +0000 UTC]

I see what you are saying. I really don't think about compositions when I draw...they just seem to work or don't. I was not in my right mind when doing this..and I am sure I could never do this again lol

I could not believe that her skin came out the way it did. I had many happy accidents that I wish I could remember how I did them. Thank you for your time and kind words for this picture. It means the world to me. I still can't look at this without tears.

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Klaber In reply to LindaLisa [2007-12-11 04:32:06 +0000 UTC]

It's a very touching memorial. I lost my cat, Carlos, for 10 weeks this fall. Long story....but somehow, he was found and returned. A miracle. I cried like a baby.

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LindaLisa In reply to Klaber [2007-12-11 04:43:17 +0000 UTC]

awwww....That is worst not knowing what happened. I am happy he came back! I lost a few the same way and not returned. Still hurts thinking of what could have happed. But havening Percy was a miracle in itself. I am happy that I was allowed the time that I got to have with her.

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Klaber In reply to LindaLisa [2007-12-11 04:55:39 +0000 UTC]

Yes. You can never replace a pet. No matter what anyone says. Especially a once-in-a-lifetime pet.

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jnaepalm [2007-09-16 06:33:25 +0000 UTC]

This is so touching and sad. I love it. It makes me cry.

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LindaLisa In reply to jnaepalm [2007-11-01 00:44:30 +0000 UTC]

aww thank you sweety

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jotoge [2007-06-30 03:07:46 +0000 UTC]

sorry to hear about your cat but love the picture

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artfreakguy [2007-06-03 15:39:09 +0000 UTC]

I really like the picture, if only the story behind it wasn't so sad...

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foxtrotmom [2007-05-15 04:13:46 +0000 UTC]

I am so sorry for your loss, Pearcy was a lady and will always be missed. You have lots of cute and funny stories to tell about the years with her. She will be there for you again someday, I firmly believe God has our beloved pets and some very brave and big hearted animals in heaven with him. I will pray for your heartache. God Bless you.

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LindaLisa In reply to foxtrotmom [2007-11-14 07:26:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Mom

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Dan-senpai [2007-05-13 15:37:58 +0000 UTC]

I know how hard is lose a great animal buddy (I've lost my dogs some years ago). It's a hard felling. Think on this way to cheer you up: your cat had a wonderful onwer, that's why she loved you I was always togherter, on good and bad moments.

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Kathaer [2007-05-11 07:49:03 +0000 UTC]

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EgilSterkr [2007-05-11 04:49:51 +0000 UTC]

im sorry for your losses..the pic looks great! i like the pose and the colors!

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LindaLisa In reply to EgilSterkr [2007-05-12 05:08:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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jaja-Max [2007-05-11 01:41:36 +0000 UTC]

im so sorry about your cat D:!
Hope you good luck!

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LindaLisa In reply to jaja-Max [2007-05-12 05:08:55 +0000 UTC]

Me too and thank you

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GH-MoNGo [2007-05-11 00:26:51 +0000 UTC]

Awww...

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LindaLisa In reply to GH-MoNGo [2007-05-12 05:09:31 +0000 UTC]

ty

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