The Origin of Desk Cat

This is my very first "desk cat drawing." In 2015 I was trying to convince myself to get back into art. My partner had bought me a daily cat calendar, and I took as it a good opportunity to take a break at work and draw cats every once in a while. Nothing else changed with that regularity, and you can only draw your stapler so many times.


I chose crayons because:

• they allowed me to use color
• they do not spill or otherwise harm your work area
• they are dry, not wet
• they are cheap
• I hoped they'd bring some childhood "fun" into my work

I remember thinking I did such a great job at this. Now looking at it, I have come SO FAR. Practice. Keep creating. Even if the things you don't turn out great, they are helping something become great in the future.