Persian cats are well aware of their long and glorious heritage, extending back to the earliest days of the cradle of civilization: Mesopotamia.  These cats will tell you that they are the reason for human civilization: they needed servants to feed and brush their long silky fur. Tibbles is a benevolent ruler, bestowing his faithful minions with love and affection.

This portrait was created with hand-painted paper from a variety of sources, including sheet music, maps, foreign language newspapers and mulberry paper.  I used a lot of specialty mulberry papers in this piece because of their unique, furry texture.  The eyes were made from at least 8 different pieces of hand-tinted papers, all ripped so the edges blend together.

Even if you don't have a Persian cat to rule your home, you can have a portrait of a true king upon your wall.