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