Sunday, January 24, 2021

Sweet Shimshi's Sunny Sunday Selfies and Caturday Art

 Hallo again, Effurrybuddies!


The Mighty Shimshon here, a.k.a. the Little Purrince, Furrst of My Name, Master of the Queen's Mischiefs and Captain of the Guard.

But you can call me Shimshi.

Furrst of all, on behalf of the J-Cats and Our Mummy, Lady Shimona, let Me wish you all Shavua Tov (a Good Week).

It is a lovely, sunny (but cold) day - one of many - and, in fact, Fursday is Tu b'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, which, although it falls deep in the winter, is seen by many as a herald of Spring. It is usually celebrated here in Israel by the planting of many trees. Schools often have special tree-planting ceremonies. That will not be pawsible this year, because of the Evil Coronavirus - but two and a half million Israelis have already been vaccinated, so maybe next year...

Anyway, to get back to matters in paw - this week, it is My Turn to repurresent the J-Cats in the Caturday Art blog hop, hosted by the Wise and Beautiful Athena and her HuMum, Marie, and in the Sunday Selfies blog hop, hosted by the Predictably Unpredictable Kitties Blue and their HuMom, Janet.

















This is my Sunday Selfie, in which I am basking in one of the many sunpuddles with which We have been blessed this past Week (and are still enjoying).


This Pawtrait was artified, with the help of Mummy's Opposable Thumbs, using Art Effects from LunaPic.  I wasn't sure whether I prefurred the BlueSwirl Effect, at 65%:





or the Grey Art Effect, at  70%:





So, in the end, We decided not to decide (mol) and to hang them all in one of the PhotoFunia Art Galleries:







That way, Art Connoisseurs can make up their own minds.

Tell Us which one YOU like best!


Now, here are the Blog Hop badges:

     

As usual, before We set out on our blog-hopping tour, We would remind you all that the Evil Virus is not yet vanquished, so We must still make sure that you and your Humans stay safe by getting vaccinated as soon as pawsible, continuing to wear face-masks (such a little thing, but so impawtant), avoiding mass gatherings, Social Distancing - and, most impawtant of all:  WASHING YOUR PAWS FURREQUENTLY (something which must be obvious to Cats and their Humans).


That's all for now.


Be well. Be safe. We love you.




19 comments:

Brian's Home Blog said...

You look fabulous Shimshi and your art is wonderful too! Have a wonderful week and be safe!

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

Shimshi, you look like you're enjoying your sun puddle. And we love our art. And P.s., our mom always wears a mask and washes her hands, and she got her vaccine! Be well!

meowmeowmans said...

Lovely art and selfies, Shimshi!

Chag sameach to you and Mum! :)

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Lovely selfie and art. The Grey effect is my favourite.

Timmy Tomcat said...

A very nice Selfie Shimshi and we do hope those vaccines pop the evil virus in the nose, or noses

pilch92 said...

I am impressed that your country is doing so well with getting the vaccine out. I love all your art so the gallery is perfect. XO

Marvelous Marv said...

Oh Mighty Shimshon! Your portraits are ALL Glorious! But I marvelous, do think the Gey one is beguiling! We hope that you and your siblings and your Human have a gloriously Happy Week!

The Florida Furkids said...

Nice selfie and great artwork. They deserved to be put in an art gallery!

The Florida Furkids

Catscue said...

You look gorgeous Shimshi! I'm glad so many have been vaccinated where you are, we're getting there slowly, but it looks like it may move faster in the next month or so. Have a wonderful week.

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

New Year for Trees sounds like a great idea. More trees needed here in the UK!

Your photos and art are lovely!

Homestead Prowlers said...

Hi Shimshi! Your Sunday Selfie and works of art are wonderful! Have a great week!

kate said...

You are a beautiful kitty!

Loulou said...

You are one beautifully regal kitty and I love your selfie. It’s so so un selfieconscious!

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

Beautiful selfie and art!

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Shimshi, you sure are a handsome dapper dude!
Petcretary thinks she likes the grey art the best, but hey, you must be furmouse, with your pics all hanging in a gallery!!

The pawrents here both have had their (first of the two) covid vaccines. Hooray!

Dash Kitten Crew said...

What a lovely selfie and a fabulous art gallery! We should all be as famous as you * sigh *

Lone Star Cats said...

Great selfie!

da tabbies o trout towne said...

happee week a head two ewe shimshi and crew !!! yur art thiz weekz awesum; we like number two de best :) we hope everee onez safe N healthee and happee ♥♥♥♥♥☺☺

Furries said...

*sigh* covid is tiresome and it is disrupting so many things. We can only hope that vaccination continues and we can get back to something more normal soon. Your artworks are both very good and the different styles complement each other.