This drawing was requested by a 9-year-old boy I know well. His kitty had just died, and his heart was heavy. Every night, she used to come and sleep with him, warming not only his body, but also his heart. She was there, in those delicate moments of transition and letting go between day and night, often difficult moments for children.

This kitty played an essential role for him. She helped him to make the transition smoothly, to feel surrounded and soothed. To accompany him in his grief and offer him a little comfort, I decided to represent her in the form of a guardian angel, with gentle wings and a luminous halo. This way, he could keep in mind that she might still be there, somewhere, watching over him.

Today, this drawing hangs in his room, just above his bed. As long as he’s young enough to find meaning and importance in it, it will remain there, as a reminder of love and protection. And later, when he grows up, it will become a simple memory, but a precious one, full of tenderness and sweetness.

A cocooning winter image

The story behind this drawing is special: those who know me will recognize my son. At the time I made this drawing, we didn’t have a cat. However, a few months later, chance (or perhaps fate?) led us to rescue a little grey cat. She was in very bad shape and desperately needed help.

Today, this little cat is an integral part of our family. She has become a gentle, affectionate companion, incredibly attached to us, as if she was always destined to cross our path.

Sometimes, the line between creativity and premonition is so fine that it seems to disappear. This drawing, imagined without a cat, now finds a special resonance in our reality.