Tubby’s Portrait

Tubby appeared in the backyard at the start of Thanksgiving weekend, 2006.  He decided the food was good and the house suitable, so he stayed.  I named him Tubby because he was the fattest kitten I had ever seen.  He also has the most stunning tabby colors and markings I’ve ever seen.  He’s got that ‘Big Kitty’ personality and weighing 20lbs reinforces the attitude.  His expression is usually an unamused stare.  He has to do his daily patrols around the yard, no matter the weather.  In the winter he will walk around covered in snowflakes, completely oblivious to them.  I wanted to do a wintery portrait and I knew he would be the perfect subject.