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[?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
@VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

Vilma Spring Shedding.

If you zoom in, you can see she also took a little taste of her fur ball 😄

    [?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
    @VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

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    [?]Project Gutenberg » 🌐
    @gutenberg_org@mastodon.social

    What If Cephalopods Are the Closest Thing to Alien Intelligence?

    What if the most profound encounter with a truly alien intelligence isn’t light-years away, but lurking beneath the waves of our oceans and seas?

    thecollector.com/cephalopods-c

    A man holding an octopus in his hands. He is leaning his hands on a surface, and there is water in the background.

    Alt...A man holding an octopus in his hands. He is leaning his hands on a surface, and there is water in the background.

      [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
      @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

      I wish you a harmonious day full of positive energy!

      Golden cat in harmony with the flower of life - my new hand-painted acrylic painting
      --> karenkasparartprints.com/featu

      Canvas print on a living room wall - A cat sits with its back to the viewer, gazing at an intricate mandala pattern, the symbol of the Flower of Life. The cat and the abstract background are bathed in a warm golden light. The warm colours create a calm and contemplative atmosphere. The background of this hand-painted acrylic painting is abstract, rendered in shades of purple, pink and orange, and the circular symbol of the Flower of Life is clearly visible.
The Flower of Life is an ancient, powerful symbol representing harmony, cosmic order and the cycle of life. The symbol consists of 19 circles that overlap one another and are enclosed by a single circle. It is said to act as an energetic protective symbol, strengthening positive energy and promoting the unity of body, mind and soul.
In interior design, the painting can create a harmonious atmosphere and contribute to energetic harmonisation.
The painting Golden Cat in Harmony with the Flower of Life is a hand-painted acrylic painting in a square format by the artist Karen Kaspar.

      Alt...Canvas print on a living room wall - A cat sits with its back to the viewer, gazing at an intricate mandala pattern, the symbol of the Flower of Life. The cat and the abstract background are bathed in a warm golden light. The warm colours create a calm and contemplative atmosphere. The background of this hand-painted acrylic painting is abstract, rendered in shades of purple, pink and orange, and the circular symbol of the Flower of Life is clearly visible. The Flower of Life is an ancient, powerful symbol representing harmony, cosmic order and the cycle of life. The symbol consists of 19 circles that overlap one another and are enclosed by a single circle. It is said to act as an energetic protective symbol, strengthening positive energy and promoting the unity of body, mind and soul. In interior design, the painting can create a harmonious atmosphere and contribute to energetic harmonisation. The painting Golden Cat in Harmony with the Flower of Life is a hand-painted acrylic painting in a square format by the artist Karen Kaspar.

      Framed print - A cat sits with its back to the viewer, gazing at an intricate mandala pattern, the symbol of the Flower of Life. The cat and the abstract background are bathed in a warm golden light. The warm colours create a calm and contemplative atmosphere. The background of this hand-painted acrylic painting is abstract, rendered in shades of purple, pink and orange, and the circular symbol of the Flower of Life is clearly visible.
The Flower of Life is an ancient, powerful symbol representing harmony, cosmic order and the cycle of life. The symbol consists of 19 circles that overlap one another and are enclosed by a single circle. It is said to act as an energetic protective symbol, strengthening positive energy and promoting the unity of body, mind and soul.
In interior design, the painting can create a harmonious atmosphere and contribute to energetic harmonisation.
The painting Golden Cat in Harmony with the Flower of Life is a hand-painted acrylic painting in a square format by the artist Karen Kaspar.

      Alt...Framed print - A cat sits with its back to the viewer, gazing at an intricate mandala pattern, the symbol of the Flower of Life. The cat and the abstract background are bathed in a warm golden light. The warm colours create a calm and contemplative atmosphere. The background of this hand-painted acrylic painting is abstract, rendered in shades of purple, pink and orange, and the circular symbol of the Flower of Life is clearly visible. The Flower of Life is an ancient, powerful symbol representing harmony, cosmic order and the cycle of life. The symbol consists of 19 circles that overlap one another and are enclosed by a single circle. It is said to act as an energetic protective symbol, strengthening positive energy and promoting the unity of body, mind and soul. In interior design, the painting can create a harmonious atmosphere and contribute to energetic harmonisation. The painting Golden Cat in Harmony with the Flower of Life is a hand-painted acrylic painting in a square format by the artist Karen Kaspar.

        [?]Project Gutenberg » 🌐
        @gutenberg_org@mastodon.social

        Meet These Delightful Bookshop Cats (and One Dog!)

        Daphne du Meowier Introduces Us to Just Some of the Pets That Populate Bookstores Across the Country

        lithub.com/meet-these-delightf

        Black and white Tuxado cat lying on a yellow and whitish blanket with a books and bookcase behind it.

        Alt...Black and white Tuxado cat lying on a yellow and whitish blanket with a books and bookcase behind it.

          [?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
          @VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

          Vilma sleeping in the sunny spot of the table. She's a little raggedy but she will fix that right up when she wakes up.

            [?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
            @VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

            First Caturday video test on Mastodon. Hopefully this goes well :)

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            Credits for the music:
            Site: freesound.org
            License: CC0
            Friendly Beat by Seth_Makes_Sounds
            Trapbeat - Wav mixdown by RobhogLicense

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            Credits for the FX:
            Site: freesound.org
            License: CC0
            File: 391670__jeckkech__jump.wav

              [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
              @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

              Great tits and other songbirds are welcome visitors in my garden and always inspire me to paint.

              Great tit hand painted acrylic painting - see more here:
              karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featur

              Great tit is an acrylic painting in portrait format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. A cute great tit sits on a branch and looks towards the viewer. While I painted the bird in more detail, I kept the background more abstract for contrast, but used the same colours of vibrant yellow, green and teal.

              Alt...Great tit is an acrylic painting in portrait format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. A cute great tit sits on a branch and looks towards the viewer. While I painted the bird in more detail, I kept the background more abstract for contrast, but used the same colours of vibrant yellow, green and teal.

                [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                I'm happy that my acrylic painting 'Black cat' won second place in the Fine Art America contest 'Hide and seek'.
                Thank you to everyone who voted.

                --> fineartamerica.com/featured/bl

                Black cat is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A black cat is hiding in a meadow. You see the head of the black cat with green eyes. The background is painted with bold expressive brushstrokes in shades of green, yellow, orange and ocre.

                Alt...Black cat is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A black cat is hiding in a meadow. You see the head of the black cat with green eyes. The background is painted with bold expressive brushstrokes in shades of green, yellow, orange and ocre.

                  [?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
                  @VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

                  [?]Project Gutenberg » 🌐
                  @gutenberg_org@mastodon.social

                  Don't Mess With the American Badger

                  "It's a Badger's World!" That what this 1980 Britannica film was originally titled—and we can't argue with that finding today. In this vintage educational piece, Britannica visits a badger family. We see a mother teaching her cubs to hunt and protect themselves against predators. We see badger cubs playing in the grass and cuddling in their dens."

                  youtube.com/watch?v=K4m4YxTdkoA

                  American Badger indicated by the white stripe on the head starting above the nose. Besides white it is also light brown and tan. It appears to have come from a dirt hole and looking toward the camera. You can see its long claws.

                  Alt...American Badger indicated by the white stripe on the head starting above the nose. Besides white it is also light brown and tan. It appears to have come from a dirt hole and looking toward the camera. You can see its long claws.

                    [?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
                    @VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

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                    [?]OCTADE » 🌐
                    @octade@soc.octade.net

                    A snake is a stomach with fangs (and a spoon-shaped head).

                    Snakes exist just to eat.


                      [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                      @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                      A warm and vibrant shade of orange, combined with pink, one of my favourite colors. Add to that one of my favourite motifs, a black cat. The result is an expressive, harmonious image that radiates warmth and cheerful vitality.

                      Black cat on an orange wall - acrylic painting
                      --> karenkasparartprints.com/featu

                      A black cat sits on the edge of a bright orange wall and looks to the left, where a row of orange steps leads up to the wall. The abstract background consists of delicate shades of orange and pink. The minimalist composition draws attention to the contrast between the cat and its surroundings. The contrasting colors create a striking visual effect and a harmonious, modern abstract impression. The contrast between the geometric pattern of the orange steps and the soft, flowing orange and pink tones in the background also emphasises the expressive impact of the painting.
Black Cat on an Orange Wall is a landscape-format acrylic painting hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. The color choice is inspired by a warm and vibrant shade of orange, combined with pink, one of my favourite colours. Add to that one of my favourite motifs, a black cat. The result is an expressive, harmonious image that radiates warmth and cheerful vitality.

                      Alt...A black cat sits on the edge of a bright orange wall and looks to the left, where a row of orange steps leads up to the wall. The abstract background consists of delicate shades of orange and pink. The minimalist composition draws attention to the contrast between the cat and its surroundings. The contrasting colors create a striking visual effect and a harmonious, modern abstract impression. The contrast between the geometric pattern of the orange steps and the soft, flowing orange and pink tones in the background also emphasises the expressive impact of the painting. Black Cat on an Orange Wall is a landscape-format acrylic painting hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. The color choice is inspired by a warm and vibrant shade of orange, combined with pink, one of my favourite colours. Add to that one of my favourite motifs, a black cat. The result is an expressive, harmonious image that radiates warmth and cheerful vitality.

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                        [?]Lisa S Baker Art (Back Up) » 🌐
                        @LisaSBaker@mastodon.world

                        Owl Sun Swirl - new art, available here: 1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featu

                        Owl Sun Swirl by Lisa S. Baker

A luminous portrait of an owl surrounded by soft green, yellow, and golden tones, with gentle circular movement that gives the composition a warm and radiant feel. Layered brushwork and rich texture create a painterly sense of depth, while the owl's calm, focused expression keeps the piece grounded and serene. The blend of earthy greens and glowing light gives the artwork a balanced, natural beauty with a subtle sense of wonder.

                        Alt...Owl Sun Swirl by Lisa S. Baker A luminous portrait of an owl surrounded by soft green, yellow, and golden tones, with gentle circular movement that gives the composition a warm and radiant feel. Layered brushwork and rich texture create a painterly sense of depth, while the owl's calm, focused expression keeps the piece grounded and serene. The blend of earthy greens and glowing light gives the artwork a balanced, natural beauty with a subtle sense of wonder.

                          [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                          @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                          I'm really happy that my pastel painting "Portrait of a Blue-Eyed Cat" won second place in the "Beautiful Eyes Arts" contest on Fine Art America in March 2026 out of 379 entries.

                          See more details to the painting here:
                          karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featur

                          Portrait of a Blue-Eyed Cat is a cat portrait painted with soft pastels by artist Karen Kaspar. A beautiful Siamese cat with bright blue eyes has been painted against an abstract background whose tones of blue and purple reflect the color of the eyes. To add tension to the portrait, I only painted half of the head and upper body in an exceptional vertical panorama format.

                          Alt...Portrait of a Blue-Eyed Cat is a cat portrait painted with soft pastels by artist Karen Kaspar. A beautiful Siamese cat with bright blue eyes has been painted against an abstract background whose tones of blue and purple reflect the color of the eyes. To add tension to the portrait, I only painted half of the head and upper body in an exceptional vertical panorama format.

                            [?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
                            @VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

                            [?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
                            @VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

                            [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                            @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                            Finished just in time for today's World Sparrow Day...

                            Friendly sparrows on a branch part one - hand-painted watercolor painting
                            --> karenkasparartprints.com/featu

                            Friendly Sparrows on a Branch Part One is a portrait-format watercolor painting hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.

A delicate watercolor painting depicts a male sparrow sitting on a branch and looking cheerfully to the right. The background features an abstract design with vibrant splashes of pink, orange and blue, creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere. The bright colors accentuate the sparrows plumage and highlight the birds delicate features.

Perhaps the songbird is perched in a garden, in a tree with bright blossoms in spring, or against a colourful sky in the morning or evening. Or is the colourful foliage of the trees already glowing in the background in autumn? Perhaps the bird lives in the city, whose vibrant colours shine in the background.
The abstraction leaves room for your own interpretation.

This painting is part of my small series of three watercolors, each depicting a sparrow on a branch against a colorful background.

                            Alt...Friendly Sparrows on a Branch Part One is a portrait-format watercolor painting hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. A delicate watercolor painting depicts a male sparrow sitting on a branch and looking cheerfully to the right. The background features an abstract design with vibrant splashes of pink, orange and blue, creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere. The bright colors accentuate the sparrows plumage and highlight the birds delicate features. Perhaps the songbird is perched in a garden, in a tree with bright blossoms in spring, or against a colourful sky in the morning or evening. Or is the colourful foliage of the trees already glowing in the background in autumn? Perhaps the bird lives in the city, whose vibrant colours shine in the background. The abstraction leaves room for your own interpretation. This painting is part of my small series of three watercolors, each depicting a sparrow on a branch against a colorful background.

                              [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                              @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                              My cute little Blue Tit wishes you a lovely day!

                              Little Blue Tit on a Branch - handmade watercolor painting
                              --> karenkasparartprints.com/featu

                              ‘Little Blue Tit on a Branch’ is a portrait-format watercolor painting hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A little blue tit sits on a thin branch, looking to the right. Its blue and yellow plumage is reflected in the soft green tones of the abstract background.
Blue tits (Cyanistes caeruleus) are welcome visitors to the bird feeder and in my garden. I love watching them and they are always a welcome subject for new paintings.

                              Alt...‘Little Blue Tit on a Branch’ is a portrait-format watercolor painting hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. A little blue tit sits on a thin branch, looking to the right. Its blue and yellow plumage is reflected in the soft green tones of the abstract background. Blue tits (Cyanistes caeruleus) are welcome visitors to the bird feeder and in my garden. I love watching them and they are always a welcome subject for new paintings.

                                [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                I wish you a happy Caturday with my new abstract cat painting!

                                Black cat in abstract spring landscape - handmade acrylic painting
                                --> karenkasparartprints.com/featu

                                Black Cat in Abstract Spring Landscape is an acrylic painting in landscape format, hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar.
A black cat balances on a wall. The background is abstracted in soft pastel colours.
To create the background, I applied several layers of paint with a brush, palette knife and paint roller. The bold textures are partially overlapping and translucent, but also blended and blurred, creating a lively yet calm, dreamy background for the black cat.
The pastel colors in soft shades of pink and orange, fresh green and yellow, delicate lilac and light blue reflect the seasonal colour palette of spring.
The image and color scheme symbolise the awakening of nature in spring, fresh energy, optimism and new beginnings.
The curious cat goes on a journey of discovery...

                                Alt...Black Cat in Abstract Spring Landscape is an acrylic painting in landscape format, hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A black cat balances on a wall. The background is abstracted in soft pastel colours. To create the background, I applied several layers of paint with a brush, palette knife and paint roller. The bold textures are partially overlapping and translucent, but also blended and blurred, creating a lively yet calm, dreamy background for the black cat. The pastel colors in soft shades of pink and orange, fresh green and yellow, delicate lilac and light blue reflect the seasonal colour palette of spring. The image and color scheme symbolise the awakening of nature in spring, fresh energy, optimism and new beginnings. The curious cat goes on a journey of discovery...

                                  [?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
                                  @VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

                                  [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                  @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                  And here is the finished painting - Two sparrows in a blossoming cherry tree - acrylic on paper

                                  If you like it ...
                                  --> prints and more available here: karenkasparartprints.com/featu

                                  Two Sparrows in a Blossoming Cherry Tree is an acrylic painting in landscape format, hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar.
A pair of sparrows sits amidst bright pink cherry blossoms. The delicate pink of the blossoms contrasts beautifully with the natural colors of the birds. The soft light blue sky in the background emphasises the spring-like mood. The painting exudes a peaceful and cheerful atmosphere.
Here is the painting in a living room setting.

                                  Alt...Two Sparrows in a Blossoming Cherry Tree is an acrylic painting in landscape format, hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A pair of sparrows sits amidst bright pink cherry blossoms. The delicate pink of the blossoms contrasts beautifully with the natural colors of the birds. The soft light blue sky in the background emphasises the spring-like mood. The painting exudes a peaceful and cheerful atmosphere. Here is the painting in a living room setting.

                                  Two Sparrows in a Blossoming Cherry Tree is an acrylic painting in landscape format, hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar.
A pair of sparrows sits amidst bright pink cherry blossoms. The delicate pink of the blossoms contrasts beautifully with the natural colors of the birds. The soft light blue sky in the background emphasises the spring-like mood. The painting exudes a peaceful and cheerful atmosphere.

                                  Alt...Two Sparrows in a Blossoming Cherry Tree is an acrylic painting in landscape format, hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A pair of sparrows sits amidst bright pink cherry blossoms. The delicate pink of the blossoms contrasts beautifully with the natural colors of the birds. The soft light blue sky in the background emphasises the spring-like mood. The painting exudes a peaceful and cheerful atmosphere.

                                    [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                    @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                    Waiting for the weekend to come....

                                    Black cat - handmade acrylic painting
                                    --> karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featur

                                    Black cat is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A black cat is hiding in a meadow. You see the head of the black cat with green eyes. The background is painted with bold expressive brushstrokes in shades of green, yellow, orange and ocre.

                                    Alt...Black cat is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A black cat is hiding in a meadow. You see the head of the black cat with green eyes. The background is painted with bold expressive brushstrokes in shades of green, yellow, orange and ocre.

                                      [?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
                                      @VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

                                      [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                      @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                      Have a lovely day with my lovely colorful Alpaca!

                                      --> karenkasparartprints.com/featu

                                      Colourful Alpaca Portrait is a hand-painted watercolor painting in portrait format by artist Karen Kaspar.
An alpaca with a fluffy fur in shades of brown and orange looks friendly in the direction of the viewer. You can see its head and part of its long neck. It's a whimsical depiction of an alpaca with vibrant colors and a playful expression. The abstract background in shades of blue forms a lively and dynamic color contrast to the animal's coat. Splashes of paint add a dynamic touch to the background.

                                      Alt...Colourful Alpaca Portrait is a hand-painted watercolor painting in portrait format by artist Karen Kaspar. An alpaca with a fluffy fur in shades of brown and orange looks friendly in the direction of the viewer. You can see its head and part of its long neck. It's a whimsical depiction of an alpaca with vibrant colors and a playful expression. The abstract background in shades of blue forms a lively and dynamic color contrast to the animal's coat. Splashes of paint add a dynamic touch to the background.

                                        [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                        @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                        I'm happy that my acrylic painting Little Robin won first place in the Fine Art America contest 'Bold and Brightly Toned Art' run by the Creative Women Group. Thank you to everyone who voted!

                                        --> fineartamerica.com/featured/li

                                        Little Robin is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format by artist Karen Kaspar.
A cute fluffy little European Robin bird is sitting on a branch and is looking to the left side.The background is abstracted in vibrant shades of pink.

                                        Alt...Little Robin is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format by artist Karen Kaspar. A cute fluffy little European Robin bird is sitting on a branch and is looking to the left side.The background is abstracted in vibrant shades of pink.

                                          [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                          @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

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                                          [?]Lisa S Baker Art (Back Up) » 🌐
                                          @LisaSBaker@mastodon.world

                                          Meet Polka Dot Kitty - big green eyes, bold spots, and a flower crown because why not? 🌸 Whimsical cat art with serious charm and a whole lot of personality. Available Here: 1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featu

                                          A whimsical watercolor painting of a close-up cat face with striking green eyes, black polka dot markings, and a pink nose. The cat wears a flower crown with a pink daisy and green leaves. The background is warm orange with scattered pink polka dots. Art by Lisa S Baker

                                          Alt...A whimsical watercolor painting of a close-up cat face with striking green eyes, black polka dot markings, and a pink nose. The cat wears a flower crown with a pink daisy and green leaves. The background is warm orange with scattered pink polka dots. Art by Lisa S Baker

                                            [?]Lisa S Baker Art (Back Up) » 🌐
                                            @LisaSBaker@mastodon.world

                                            When the flock decides it's time for a pint. 🍺🐑 The Shepherd's Stout. Get It Here: 1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featu

                                            A whimsical oil painting style artwork depicting two sheep sitting at a rustic pub bar. The sheep on the left has white wool and wears a green shamrock print shirt while the dark faced sheep on the right wears a green leprechaun hat and green bow tie with a gold medallion. Both sheep have frothy golden mugs of beer in front of them on a warm amber colored bar. The background features rich teal brushwork in an expressive impasto painting style. A festive and humorous piece perfect for St. Patrick's Day and Irish pub decor. Art by Lisa s Baker.

                                            Alt...A whimsical oil painting style artwork depicting two sheep sitting at a rustic pub bar. The sheep on the left has white wool and wears a green shamrock print shirt while the dark faced sheep on the right wears a green leprechaun hat and green bow tie with a gold medallion. Both sheep have frothy golden mugs of beer in front of them on a warm amber colored bar. The background features rich teal brushwork in an expressive impasto painting style. A festive and humorous piece perfect for St. Patrick's Day and Irish pub decor. Art by Lisa s Baker.

                                              [?]Mapologies » 🤖 🌐
                                              @mapologies@mastodon.social

                                              The “to kill two with one stone” means accomplishing two things with a single action or with a lesser effort than normally we need. This expression exists in other languages with a rich variety of different : and , , , and . They are either hunted or killed. In some languages, however, there is no explicit reference to any animal (green color).

                                              mapologies.com/two-birds-one-s

                                              The #idiom “to kill two #birds with one stone”

                                              Alt...The #idiom “to kill two #birds with one stone”

                                                [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                My gift for all (cat) lovers!

                                                Have a lovely weekend!

                                                Collage of four watercolor paintings, each depicting two cats together. Two cats and a full moon, two cats under a colorful sky, two cats meet under the mistletoe and you and me together - a black cat and a white cat seen from above are cuddling together. They form a circle like the yin and yang symbol on an abstract watercolor background in teal and indigo. All paintings by Karen Kaspar.

                                                Alt...Collage of four watercolor paintings, each depicting two cats together. Two cats and a full moon, two cats under a colorful sky, two cats meet under the mistletoe and you and me together - a black cat and a white cat seen from above are cuddling together. They form a circle like the yin and yang symbol on an abstract watercolor background in teal and indigo. All paintings by Karen Kaspar.

                                                  [?]Longreads » 🌐
                                                  @longreads@mastodon.world

                                                  "Fake images spread misinformation about animal behavior, and fake footage or photos of people playing with or cuddling wild animals can feed demand for the exotic pet trade, endangering already threatened species."

                                                  Sean Mowbray for Mongabay: news.mongabay.com/2026/01/wild

                                                    [?]Lisa S Baker Art (Back Up) » 🌐
                                                    @LisaSBaker@mastodon.world

                                                    A quiet corner, a warm latte, and a little white dog who has clearly decided this is the best seat in the café ☕🐾

                                                    Lap Dog and Latte - available here: 1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featu

                                                    Lap Dog and Latte by Lisa S. Baker

A quiet café moment unfolds as a loyal lap dog rests near a warm latte, wrapped in soft light and painterly texture. Gentle brushwork and cozy tones capture the comfort of companionship and the simple pleasure of slowing down together. This piece is well suited for kitchens, coffee bars, reading nooks, or relaxed living spaces.

                                                    Alt...Lap Dog and Latte by Lisa S. Baker A quiet café moment unfolds as a loyal lap dog rests near a warm latte, wrapped in soft light and painterly texture. Gentle brushwork and cozy tones capture the comfort of companionship and the simple pleasure of slowing down together. This piece is well suited for kitchens, coffee bars, reading nooks, or relaxed living spaces.

                                                      [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                      @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                      Happy Caturday!

                                                      Ein schönes Wochenende wünscht dir diese kleine Wartezeit-im-Auto-überbrück-Katze!

                                                      Handmade watercolor sketch of a cute reddish brown tabby cat sitting on the floor seen from behind, by artist Karen Kaspar

                                                      Alt...Handmade watercolor sketch of a cute reddish brown tabby cat sitting on the floor seen from behind, by artist Karen Kaspar

                                                        [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                        @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                        I am watching you!

                                                        Happy day!

                                                        --> karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featur

                                                        I am watching you is a watercolor painting in portrait format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. An owl is sitting on a branch. It has lowered its head and looks at the viewer with a penetrating gaze from its bright orange eyes. The plumage is painted with loose brushstrokes in shades of blue and brown. The background is white with splashes of colour in the same shades as the owl's feathers.

                                                        Alt...I am watching you is a watercolor painting in portrait format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. An owl is sitting on a branch. It has lowered its head and looks at the viewer with a penetrating gaze from its bright orange eyes. The plumage is painted with loose brushstrokes in shades of blue and brown. The background is white with splashes of colour in the same shades as the owl's feathers.

                                                          [?]VilmaTheKitty » 🌐
                                                          @VilmaTheKitty@retro-gaiden.com

                                                          Vilma thinking deep thought while getting belly rubs.

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