One of the staples of science fiction are cat-like (or doglike, etc.) aliens. It seems to me that such a creature would, at best, bear a passing resemblence to terestrial critters, while having a radiaclly different anatomy. It's also an experiemtn with a looser, more painterly style, influenced by the work of John Shoenherr. Photoshop.

commission for chucky blackmuzzle, pencil, 2001

genet priestess, pencil, 2001

art trade with Donna Bond, pencil and marker, 2002

I'm rather fond of this piece. Katarina in a gown at sunset. Yup. Artwork © 2003 Kayleen Connell.