One or Two cats?

[Freedom]

I would have both cats in the picture. Yes, Pyka was her heart cat. But also, these were her DAUGHTER'S cats. Very important to remember how they came to her as well.

Put it in a nice frame, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if a wallet sized pic of your sister shows up stuck in the corner a short time later.

[phesina]

I agree about having both cats in the picture. They did come to your mother together, and I'm sure both cats were very close to each other.

Perhaps you could consider getting individual paintings of each later on, assuming your mother really loves the picture of the two (which I am sure she will, since the artist's work is beautiful).. perhaps Pyka for Mom's birthday, Shiney for Mother's Day, or the other way around, depending on which comes first.

This is a wonderful idea of a gift for your mother, Candace!

Pat

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Cannot that person paint both cats in 1 painting? This would be a lot cheapier, and I am sure that your mom would be "in 7th heaven"