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I actually created this piece a few years ago, but recently decided to make the color a bit more punchy.
I wanted to show her happy and smiling, like a good friend. :)
St. Gertrude had a great affinity for the souls of those who have gone before us, who await prayer to be cleansed of the sins and enter heaven.
She is commonly seen with cats and mice, symbolizing these dear, departed souls. She is also known as the patron f cats, and orphans, which she was also assumed to be.

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:iconutratech:
Every neighborhood has an insane cat lady and you've captured the look of happy dementia very well :)
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~FireFiriel Jan 16, 2009  Professional Traditional Artist
That's so sweet! Her expression is perfect! It's hard (for me at least) to get a grin that really conveys bright happiness. You did it.
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~natamon Jan 17, 2009  Professional Artisan Crafter
That's so great to hear, cause that's just what I am going for! :love: Thanks.
Keep practicing though-smiles take serious time in art to come across as convincing-I totally understand!:handshake:
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:iconmistywolf:
*claps* Kitties! I'm at heart a dog person, but I've grown to love cats a lot too, especially as an SPCA volunteer. And I love Gertrude, since she is the patroness of cats and two of my best friends are big cat people. I love this one, it's so fun and lively, and the cats are just so cute! You can almost hear them purr!
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~natamon Jan 8, 2009  Professional Artisan Crafter
Hey Misty!
Yes, I am much the same about cats and dogs. I love dogs so much, my husband and I are on perpetual dog watch when we drive around. He will say,'Doggie',when he spots one, in a short 'head's up' kinda way.
But I was raised in a house with more cats owned than dogs, and love their feline ways, softness and scent even. Especially a freshly cleaned cat belly-that is the best!! :lol:
Glad you like the art. I have another St. Gertrude, which will be and 8x10 still in progress.
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:iconmercurial-angel:
Dude... I didn't know about St. Gertrude and cats! o.O whoa! Where have I been? Now I feel like a bad catholic. XD
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~natamon Jan 2, 2009  Professional Artisan Crafter
Hey Mer! Happy New Year!
And I am glad to see I am not the only one who uses the word,'dude', because it's recently latched itself onto me!(I am notorious for mixing slang with really proper grammar for fun)
Yes indeed St. Gertrude is all about the cats and mice in her icons! People who like cats, will naturally see the fun connection, and Catholics who like cats will too. :love:
And don't feel bad, we learn something new every day. :)
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:iconmercurial-angel:
Happy New Year to you also!

And dude, "dude" is so totally an addicting word to use. (Hey! I used it twice in a sentence! XD) I myself don't use too much slang but dude has snuck its way into my vocabulary.

And hurray for learning something new everyday! I always do enjoy learning new things especially where the saints are concerned. :)
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~meezerkat Jan 1, 2009  Professional General Artist
Kiiiiitties! So cute. :-)

--Kathleen :kitty:
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~natamon Jan 2, 2009  Professional Artisan Crafter
Get your saintly meow on! :kitty:
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