Friday, October 15, 2021

Caturday Art With Marv - by the River

 We have had some exciting stuff happening in the river!


 In the river bank behind our house is remains of a HUGE pole that used to be part of the pull ferry across the river. This post is over 100 years old. I was throwing some dead plants in the compost and I saw Marv on the post.


With Marv's coloring it was hard to see him. I was wondering why he was there and then I noticed all the fish in the river.


The White Fish have been hanging around waiting for something...(who knows what) before they continue up river to spawn. 

We got this terrific shot of Marv. Its the one I used to create the following art.


preview110pieceMarv - Mixed Watercolour

We are going to pawticipate in Athena and her Mum Marie's Arts Caturday! Please click on her button to be whisked to England where Athena and her Mum live! There you will see Artsy Caturday Central and find all the links to all the other terrific art!

35 comments:

Summer said...

What a cool hangout spot, Marv! How fun to see all those fish.

Pam and Teddy said...

WOW.....now that is a wonderful "spy spot" on the river........and those are amazing shots of Marv!

Hugs, Pam

Duke said...

You blend perfectly with your surroundings, Marv. Beautiful artwork!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Oh yes, Marv, if I had such a place to meditate, I'd be found there too!!! Mum did a great job with your pawtrait yet again. Hugs and whiskeries, YAM-aunty xxx

Lynn and Precious said...

Oh Marv, I'm afraid that you're going to fall in and get wet. Precious and I think that was sneaky of you to hide in plain sight. Fry up a pan of fish and we'll be right up.

Katie Isabella said...

I love the shots of Marv there at the river and that piece of wood is a piece of local history too. The art is gorgeous!

Smudge said...

Gracious me, what lovely photos of Marv, and his artiness is stunning! Dad says he's reminded of his big ol' bud Isaac from many many moons ago.

My Mind's Eye said...

Marv you have royal thrones all over the place. What a stunning photo. Me thinks it should be framed.
You blend right into your surroundings
Hugs cecilia

Walter & Angel Millie said...

That's a cool place to hang out, Marv.

Eastside Cats said...

The best look-out!
You can watch the sky, the water, and land.
Great art, off to play the puzzle.

meowmeowmans said...

Marv, we bet the sun feels nice as you sit on that post. And what a view of all those fish!

Great art, Mom Barb!

XO

MadSnapper n Beau said...

I totally missed Marv in the first photo at first look, he sure blends in and what a beautiful sight all that wooded area is. beautiful Art you are Marv

C.L.W.STEP said...

He's perfectly camouflaged!

edie said...

Invisi-cat! You sure are cat-mouflaged, Marv! Have a good weekend!

pilch92 said...

That is a great shot and I love the art, but I worry about Marv by the river. Thank you for the puzzle. XO

edie said...

My comment disappeared. Cool pictures, have a good weekend!

Marvelous Marv said...

My worry is Marv climbing the trees! I've seen him 100 feet off the ground up one of the humongous Ponderosa Pines!

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Amazing photo and art!

Unknown said...

A gorgeous view of you, Marv. The artwork by your mom is perfect. Look at those fish....toms of them. Let's hope their spawning will be successfully. We need more fish in BC.
Marv, did you ever think of working as a PI...you melt into the background.

catladymac said...

You look really cool, Marv - but please stay safe !

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

In the first photo I didn't even spot Marv on the post as he blended in so well

Brian's Home Blog said...

That is such a cool place to hang out Marv and I love your art!

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

That is an *extraordinary* photo and art! What a beautiful spot.

Patricia said...

Marv looks like he is happy simply being where he is. Great rendering of Marv in your art.

The Island Cats said...

Marv looks good sitting there.

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

That is a fabulous picture

Cathy Keisha said...

Where's your fishing pole, Marv. Love the coo art.

The J-Cats said...

What a wonderful place to hang out, Marv. Did you manage to catch any fish?

Zoolatry said...

Lucky Marv, down by the riverside ~ and beautiful, beautiful art rendering.

Fr. Tom Fish said...

What a handsome mancat! Marv, we didn't even see you at first, you and the post go
together so well! Fish and basking in the sun. What could be better? (Love the art, too)

Catscue Cat Mom said...

What a beautiful cat you are Marv! Now don't go jumping in to go after one of those fishes unless you have a life vest - MOL!

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Marv, you look like you are so enjoying your time by the river. And your Artwork is fantabulous!!!

Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

messymimi said...

What a great shot! You live in a very pretty area.

The Oceanside Animals said...

Chaplin: "Planning to do a little fishing, Marv? Nothing like free-range tuna!"
Lulu: "I don't think tuna live in the riv—"
Chaplin: "I SAID FREE RANGE TUNA AND I MEANT IT!"

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

The photos are gorgeous, and the art is beautiful too.