Rai with Pete the Cat

This heartwarming portrait captures a quiet moment of joy between a young girl and her beloved feathered companion. Nestled into the soft, iridescent black plumage of her favourite chicken, Pete the Cat, Rai’s expression glows with a mix of mischief, tenderness, and deep affection. Her bright blue eyes peek out with a knowing sparkle, framed by sunlit strands of tousled hair, while her hand gently clasps Pete with instinctive care. Set against a warm, earthy background, the painting evokes a timeless sense of connection between child and animal — a reminder of the gentleness, trust, and quiet bonds found in rural life.

The piece invites viewers to pause and feel the intimacy of this relationship, painted with soft realism and subtle texture that brings both Rai and Pete vividly to life