Calico Cat Curled Up Before Fire - a nice fire / happy cat. developed from photograph - 'Fireplace Fire' The contented cat is almost melting into the rug - however it's ears remain alert to any impending difficultly. Although this painting is entirely painted with opaque clay - the fire itself is almost translucent. One of three paintings in this series - 'Looking In', 'Looking Out', and 'Calico Cozily Curled Up Before Fireplace'