Alas, poor Ball! I Knew Him beast A fluffy orange cat and

A fluffy orange cat and a small light brown mouse face off over an old-fashioned clay jar

An orange tabby cat leaps over a log

which stands protectively close to her

Behind her emerges the massive form of a wolf

Of particular interest was that my very first oil pastel work was of an otter

Alas, poor Ball! I Knew Him beast A fluffy orange cat andThis is a print from one of my oil pastel works. A curious river otter emerges from the cool water of a forest stream, clutching an unexpected prizea bright yellow tennis ball. With wet fur clinging to its sleek form and whiskers catching the light, the playful creature seems both puzzled and delighted by its discovery. Set against a lush woodland backdrop, this piece captures a moment of spontaneous joy and curiosity in the wild. The contrast between