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Videos of my mom at work on her American Shorthair figurine and a new kitty resident!

My mom finished her American Shorthair silver tabby cat art doll figurine, Sugar, and I took a bunch of short videos of her working in paperclay. I always miss a lot of the steps because I am off doing my own projects or feeding and cleaning up after our real-life kitties. I will post parts 1-6 below, if you would like a sneak peek into her creative process.

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We also have a new kitty resident! Harrison showed up a couple of months ago. I knew someone was outside who was new because the cats were making a ruckus. I could see his eyes in the dark when I went out with my flashlight. One night I was out at 3am, trying to stop our cat Chester, who had refused to come in the house that evening, from chasing him. After that, Chester had to come in early!

Eventually, Harrison started to pop out of the brush at dinner time, and he got used to me. One day, he followed me into the cat yard, which is enclosed with a cat fence to keep everyone safe.

Santana, our neighbors’ cat who lives with us, was disappointed because he had made friends with Harrison and wanted him to join in his activities.

Thanks to friends who donated toward his care, Harrison got neutered and vaccinated and microchipped. I am taking him in for boosters still. He is having a very nice time playing with toys in “La Maisonnette des Chats” – The Little House of Cats, our name for our kitty house.

He goes out in the cat yard when it pleases him but it has been hot outside. He enjoys the air conditioning.

Here is a 10 minute tour of the cat yard in the evening, for you to enjoy.

I hope everyone is staying cool. If anyone would like to donate toward the kitties’ care we have ways you can help here: https://ruffings.com/the-little-house-of-cats Sales from this site also go toward taking care of the cats! Thanks so much!

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Jodie, miniature American Shorthair cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Jodie, miniature American Shorthair cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyJodie is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind silver tabby American Shorthair cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Jodie, miniature American Shorthair cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyJodie would stop to say hello to you today, but she just doesn’t have the time. She’s just left the soda fountain at the corner store and is clutching a wonderful vanilla ice cream cone that the nice man at the counter made for her.

Jodie, miniature American Shorthair cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyIt would be a catastrophe if her ice cream melted before she could finish it. She is off to find a big shade tree where she can savor every lick.

Jodie, miniature American Shorthair cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyJodie is a silver tabby American Shorthair kitten with yellow-green eyes. She is wearing a soft gold jumper with straps that cross in the back. She wears it over a nice blue shirt.

Jodie, miniature American Shorthair cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyJodie is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only. She was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Jodie, miniature American Shorthair cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyJodie was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time, using acrylic paint. She is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Jodie, miniature American Shorthair cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyJodie is 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.) She is 2 inches tall.

Update: Jodie has been adopted. Thank you!

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Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPinky is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind tabby-and-white Norwegian Forest cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPinky is a Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten who lives in a world where everything is her favorite color,

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Baileyby her own design.

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe wears a two-tone pink dress, with gold edging around the collar.

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyHer favorite chair has mauve-pink tufted upholstery, and suits her perfectly.

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyIn fact, her entire wardrobe and all the furnishings in her room are some shade of pink.

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyNobody ever asks Pinky what her favorite color is.

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPinky is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only. She was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPinky was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time, using acrylic paint.

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPinky is 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.) She is 1 and 5/8 inches tall.

Pinky, miniature Norwegian Forest Cat tabby-and-white kitten art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyUpdate: Pinky has been adopted. Thank you!

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Glider, miniature tabby cat angel art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Glider, miniature tabby cat angel art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyGlider is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind tabby cat angel art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Glider, miniature tabby cat angel art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyGlider is a tabby angel kitten with gold-and-green eyes.

Glider, miniature tabby cat angel art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyOf course all kittens are angels, but not all kittens have wings. If you hear a fluttering noise, and feel a tiny breeze, it is likely that an angel kitten is near.

Angelique, miniature bi-color ragdoll cat angel art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyGlider knows how to catch the wind under her wings and glide through the air without effort. Flying is her favorite thing to do. She goes mostly unnoticed, as most people don’t think to look upward to see a kitten.

Glider, miniature tabby cat angel art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyGlider wears a lovely dark pink rose on her white angel robe.

Glider, miniature tabby cat angel art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyGlider is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only. She was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Glider, miniature tabby cat angel art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyGlider was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time. She is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Glider, miniature tabby cat angel art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyGlider is 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.) She is 2 inches tall.

Update: Glider has been adopted. Thank you!