This is my cousin Buffy; a gray tabby domestic shorthair. She's lived with my aunt since she was a kitten. Over 21 years later and she's still part of my aunt's family. Her health is failing, though, and chances are high she won't last another year.

So for a holiday gift, I drew a portrait of Buffy to give to my aunt. Used a photo taken on my phone while I was pet-sitting a while back. Buff is lookin' kinda rough these days. She's a very old cat, after all.

I feel safe posting this here 'cause none of my family even know what FA is. It'll be on my DA gallery after my aunt gets her present.

On a different note, it's been ages since I did an actual realistic drawing. Was fun to do.

Graphite on paper, 4.5" x 4.5"