The pet I’ll never forget: Bosko the great flying cat inspired my art
He had youth, energy, a tiny purr and could jump 7ft in the air. I always knew when he was about to do it, because he would stare at me intensely before launching himself towards the ceiling
TL;DR
- The author's love for black cats began in LA in 1996 with four feral cats.
- The author's cat Blackie inspired their artwork and TV series 'Teacher's Pet' until his death in 2020.
- In 2021, the author adopted Bosko, a highly athletic black kitten.
- Bosko's playful energy revitalized the author's art, shifting focus from grief to life and play.
- Bosko died unexpectedly in January 2024, deeply impacting the author.
- The author has since adopted two more black cats and remembers Bosko as the 'world's greatest flying cat'.