Featured Daily Sketch: Mimi on the Top Step, 2012

December 18, 2025 Bernadette

charcoal sketch of black cat on step — “Mimi on the Top Step”, charcoal pencil, 6″ x 8″, 12/2/2012 © B.E. Kazmarski

Mimi sits on the top step of the deck looking out over the yard striped with sun. We’re still not sure what else she might decide to do out there, but for now she stays on the deck. Interesting, considering my yard was her territory when she was an outdoor cat. But then, sometimes it’s just nice to enjoy a lovely morning, especially in December.

For the first time I’ve done a daily sketch outside. I may get used to this. Just a quick sketch in charcoal.

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I think I accomplished what I'd set out to do three years ago today, a challenge to me and entertainment and enjoyment for you: to create a quick sketch of my cats each day as a way to practice and experiment, and present the sketch on that day with no editing, no waiting, no excuses, just to do the sketch and share it.

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