Wash finished. Favourite bed secured. The rest of the afternoon can take care of itself. In Endearing, Jacqueline Gaylard S.O.F.A. gives a British Shorthair Blue Cream the sort of comfortable setting that makes it difficult to imagine wanting to be anywhere else.
Amber eyes and a gently contented expression make contact before sleep takes over. The soft folds around her reinforce the feeling of a familiar haven, while the subtle colours of her coat give Jacqueline plenty to explore within a quiet domestic scene.
Painted in acrylic on board, the work celebrates a small pleasure that cat lovers will know well: watching a companion settle after a thorough wash, perfectly satisfied with the arrangements. The artist describes her purring herself towards sleep, an affectionate detail that adds another layer to the portrait.
The painting is framed and mounted. For someone drawn to calm feline company, it offers a face and a feeling to come back to, even when the day around it is rather less restful.
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The exhibition closes on Sunday 15 November 2026.
