A bicycle kicking tabby cat

I worked late to day at my contract job, which left me short of time to work on my book. Rather than post the rough background painting I worked on for a few minutes, I want to post this picture of Tabby Cat doing a bicycle kick. I wanted to work this picture in the book, but I realize, no matter how much I like it, that it doesn’t advance the story. Besides, I’ve reached the point where I have edit out every page that’s not needed. The other problem with this picture is that she looks too mature — I would have to repaint the entire picture to change her proportions to those of a cute kid. And yet, even if I did that, there’s still no room in the story for this picture. So, this picture’s moment of fame it’s appearance in this blog.

Page 62, the volcano demon/tabby cat putting her foot into it

Today’s goal was to turn the skinny guy in the reference picture into a chubby kitty cat kicking a soccer ball. I’ll add the ball tomorrow and start working on the Moai goalie leaping athletically to the block the kick. After than I’ll complete the background.