Cali's Stare
Size: 6×6 inches
Medium: Acrylic
Support: Ampersand Gessobord
This is Cali. She has such an intense stare. When we got Cali 14 years ago, she was very pregnant. A few days later, she gave birth to four kittens. My husband and I decided to find homes for three and keep one with Cali because we read that it was very traumatic for a mother to be separated from all of her babies. We totally agree; there is no question about that.
The one we kept is Hunter. Yes, the one in the painting titled “My Precious Hunter.”
Cali's Stare belongs to the following groups:
Acrylic Painting, Animal Kingdom, Domestic and Pedigree Cats, Fine Arts, For the Love of Cats , 1 image a day , Lifeline, Realist Traditional Art and Wildlife and Pet Paintings Available for sale asGreeting Cards and Matted Prints

Anni Morris
What a beautiful painting of your very special cat :) ~ Anni
artbyakiko replied
Anni thank you so much!! xx
drawing4art
Another beautiful Kitty painting, with a sweet story behind it…...as always super work Akiko.
artbyakiko replied
Vic thank you so much for your kind remarks!!
Brian Towers
I do like the detail in this. As always with your work, beautifully painted.
artbyakiko replied
Brian thank you so much for your wonderful comments!!
AnitaInverarity
Aw Hunters Mommy !! What a beautiful cat, painted superbly as always- a master work xxxxx
artbyakiko replied
Anita thank you so much! Yes she is a beautiful cat!
David Clark
another great painting
- so you have had the pair for 14 years -how wonderful—daveartbyakiko replied
Dave, thank you so much! Cali must be 15 years or older; that is equivalent to about 90 in human age. She still looks fabulous!!
Terri Chandler
As usual akiko, this is another stunning piece of work. Well done! Just beautiful! xo
artbyakiko replied
Thank you Terri!! xxx
coolart
I love this so expressive remarkable
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much coolart!!
judyM61
How very gorgeous she is lovely and I adore Cali cats!
artbyakiko replied
mudyM61, thank you so much for your wonderful comments on Cali! She will be happy to hear that!
Hemalata
Beautiful work. I love the way you have captured your cat’s spirit and personality.
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much Hemalata!
J-C Saint-Pô
super!
beautifuly painted!!!!!!!!!!!!
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much J-C!!!!
JDNarts
Beautiful work! You’ve done an amazing job capturing her expression and the intensity of her eyes. The details of her hair and whiskers are captured remarkably well.
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much JDNarts!!
Heather Rinehart
Gorgeous painting of a beautiful cat. This painting caught my attention because Cali looks so similar to my 12 year old kitty Georgia. I know, there are a million calico cats out there, but the expression is so like hers. You are quite talented.
artbyakiko replied
Heather thank you so much for your wonderful comments on my Cali’s painting! :)
Natasha Harsh
super composition and love the way you were able to capture details in the hair and whiskers.
artbyakiko replied
Thanks you so much Natasha!!
Joseph Colella
This is such a beautiful portrait of Cali. Job well done.. I cant not look away
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much Joseph!!
Brandon Stewart
Stunning work and detail.
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much Brandon!!
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
you are a great artist, seriously!!!!!!!!
artbyakiko replied
Thanks Ismail!
roseart
What a GORGEOUS painting of this beautiful Cali! Such wonderful detail!
artbyakiko replied
Thank you so much roseart!
sarahnewton 18 days ago
The texture and detail in your work is just awesome!
artbyakiko replied 18 days ago
Thank you so much, sarahnewton!!