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Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

You just died.

The 6th picture in your gallery is what killed you.

The run this was taken during very nearly did do me in!

A rainy day shot of the deck of the St. John's bridge. Some runners are running on its sidewalk farther ahead.

November 27, 2025 at 5:23 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

Thinking of fond Helioscope days gone by, and that one time when my old Greyhound, Sally, let @dylanmeconis.bsky.social 's old dog Teddy get this close to her.
To be fair, she *was* stealing his bed, but who's keeping track really?😆

An old brindle greyhound looking comfortably ensconced in a fluffy dog bed and blanket, while a smaller cream-colored dog with floppy ears and tail lays close, his head on the side of the bed.
God I do not miss that manky old red Helioscope carpet FOR REAL.

November 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

I almost never do plein air painting, but when I do, I make sure it's only on vacation apparently. Here are the two I got around to this year: Eagle Beach in Alaska, and a hotel in Kauai, HI.

Watercolor painting of a mostly cloudy day at Eagle Beach, outside of Juno, AK. A pale green river, rough sandy beach, and foothills filled with pine trees against stormy-looking clouds.

Watercolor painting of a view from a hotel bar looking past the pool to the ocean in Kauai, HI. A covered overhang, lush plants, red umbrellas and pool loungers against blue sky with clouds and a hint of the ocean.

November 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

My very favorite band, Murder By Death, is hanging it up after 25 years. I made them this small painting and handed it off last night at their final Portland show. I'm going to miss them so much. Their music has meant a lot to me over the years.

Painting of a desert at dusk. A giant dilapidated skeleton surrounds a bunch of people playing music around a campfire.

Pic from the show. A man with a guitar is singing in the spotlight, while a cellist and violinist play to the side behind him.

Pic from the show. Teal and purple lit stage with a seven piece band playing on it.

Pic from the show. A guitarist and cellist together on stage, framed between two audience members.

October 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

Did a custom cover for The Hero Initiative recently and I'm pretty proud of it! Baby's first time trying an all-marker piece. I thought the paper would take it better than watercolor, but lol, lmao. Still looks good though!

October 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

Went to Canada recently! Here's stuff I saw.

Yes, it's poutine. From Costco!! An overflowing to-go container full of Costco poutine.

Seen at Richmond Night Market. A boxy human-ish mascot for a Stinky Tofu stall. He's holding his nose, looks like he's going to barf, and a single tear is coming from his eye. Next to him is a sign with a picture of stinky tofu with the word "Stinky" on it

Random thrift store sweatshirt hanging on a rack. It says "Fries before guys".

Minutes before dusk at a marsh near Maple Ridge, Canada. Clear sky, yellow marsh grasses, striking blue mountains, all reflected in a pond.

October 22, 2025 at 3:22 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

This dog has been putting in her best effort to keep me from fully flipping my lid. I just came out of the bathroom furious and falling apart, and Coco wagged her tail at me with a look that said "Don't cry, don't be mad. Come lay next to me and give me pets instead." Bless.

Photo of a hand resting on the neck of a brindle greyhound laying on the floor.

October 7, 2025 at 3:28 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

When the timeline syncs up

Screenshot of two posts directly next to each other from two separate people. They both mention Great British Bake off and how the British have a very different idea of things than we do.

September 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

People keep saying "Trust your hand!" But I am telling you this thing is not to be trusted.

Do like drawing straight to ink with this new Pentel Floatune though. Best straight-to-ink experience I've ever had.

A photo of a hand holding a pen next to a sketchbook page filled with random doodles that may or may not suck. I'm not here to tell you how to feel about art!

September 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

Hello! I'm Cat Farris, a longtime comic artist with several middle grade credits to my name. I attached a short sequential excerpt here, and there's more on my website cattifer.com ! I'm currently looking for my next project.

Page 1 of 4 from The Ghoul Next Door. A graphic novel page done in ink and water color. A boy and a ghoul are climbing into an open cement casket that contains a secret passage to the underworld.

Page 2 of 4 from The Ghoul Next Door. A boy and ghoul are descending a huge creepy staircase into the underworld.

Page 3 of 4 from The Ghoul Next Door. A boy and ghoul are walking through the underworld. The smell is bad, but the boy is determined to keep going.

Page 4 of 4 from The Ghoul Next Door. The ghoul stops the boy from walking into a booby trap, and instead sets it off with a rock.

September 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

At RCCC this last weekend I got an amazing gift of a very tiny watercolor set filled with handmade paints! I was so stunned and excited I challenged myself to make this Dandadan piece using only the colors in the pallet.
A huge huge thanks to Dusty Bee Watercolors for the sample.

A mini watercolor pallet with 6 paints next to a 3"x5" colored drawing of Momo Ayase and her spirit hand.

A very wee metal watercolor pallet branded Dusty Bee Watercolors: Handmade Watercolors

September 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

Got asked to do some coaster sketches for the Hero Initiative at RCCC, and this is what my brain spat out. Can't get over the feeling that Wolvie's face isn't hairy enough, but there's always next time I guess.¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

A coaster meant for sketching on decorated with the word Draw. It's got a black and white drawing of chibi wolverine not in costume looking mad. Behind it large red letters read "rraaaaghhh"

Another of the same coaster, but with a black and white and pink drawing of Jubilee. She's smiling mischievously and making a few of her sparkles.

September 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

Definitely the cutest commission I got asked for during Rose City! Jeff the Landshark!

A small ink and watercolor picture of Jeff the Landshark running off with a stolen slice of pepperoni and mushroom pizza. Voice balloon of Deadpool shouting Hey! from out of the frame.

September 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

It's not every day I get commissioned to collab with my dude @rondanchan.bsky.social , and for Ninja Turtles stuff to boot. He did Rocksteady, I did Bebop!

A commissioned drawing of Bebop and Rocksteady, being muscle dorks.

September 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

I still mask a lot of places, but especially conventions! Thanks to government fuckery we're all more vulnerable now, and we need to take the steps we can to protect our communities and ourselves!
And I need to compete with my dog's gorgeous long face, haha.

A selfie featuring an older greyhound and me, a blonde woman with short hair wearing a black KN95 mask. The dog has no idea why I'm making her pose for this photo and it shows.

September 3, 2025 at 3:31 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

I'm once again unemployed, so I hope everyone is ready for me to be super obnoxious about my personal project THE GREAT TRAIN HAUNTING again!
Two new pages went up for my patrons today, and they'll release to the public next Friday. www.patreon.com/posts/137671...

A panel from my old west comic. A large woman with a railroad tie hammer is about to smash the heck out of a giant cracked safe. Two showgirls look on with suspense while another person smiles knowingly in the background.

August 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

🌙Artists, QRP with you favorite portrait you've drawn!🌙

Did a portrait of my late Uncle Tom as a gift for my cousin last December. This is the happiest I've ever been with a human portrait that I've done.

A portrait of a middle aged white man in a suit and colorful tie. Painted with watercolor.

August 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

Finished this just in time to make a print for Rose City! It's a colorized and repurposed version of my Porco Rosso drawing from my old Ghibli-themed inktober set back in 2016!

A drawing of Porco Rosso(an anthropomorphic pig pilot) standing in front of a big sky with a tiny red plane in the background. Text reads: I'd rather be a pig than a fascist.

August 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

Thanks for the rad mail day @staticshark.bsky.social !

An Abolish ICE sticker, a band zone, and three skanking Garfield ACAB stickers.

August 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

No cheating, post your lock screen

My favorite beings!

My lock screen is a picture of my husband holding my dog's head while looking at her lovingly. The dog looks delighted by this.

July 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

Feeling extra good today because it's been exactly 9 years since I made the best decision of my life, and we went out for tea to celebrate!

Pic from my wedding. A guy in a dark suit stands across from a woman in a white dress. A guy in a grey suit stands between us with the backdrop of a huge PNW coastal rock covered in plants and other textures.

It's my husband being silly beside a tower of tea goodies at Doja Tea Lounge.

July 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM

Cat Farris

@cattifer.bsky.social

What's up, #terriblecomicday2025?? I had a blast making a terrible comic with my favorite hapless children, Grey and Lavinia!
Attn: @cullenbunn.bsky.social !