- Fernand Mery
W&N watercolour and Parker Fountain pen, Black Quink ink, on Visual 200gsm
– In memory of my cat “Smewsy”, whom we were honoured enough to have in our lives for 13 years
We all know the superstition about a black cat crossing your path. It is said that, to reverse the bad luck curse of a black cat crossing your path, first walk in a circle, then go backward across the spot where it happened and count to 13! Here are some more superstitions about cats.
- Dreaming of white cat means good luck – American superstition
- To see a white cat on the road is lucky – American superstition
- It is bad luck to see a white cat at night – American superstition
- If a cat washes behind its ears, it will rain – English superstition
- A strange black cat on your porch brings prosperity – Scottish superstition
- A cat sneezing is a good omen for everyone who hears it – Italian superstition
- A cat sleeping with all four paws tucked under means cold weather ahead – English superstition
- When moving to a new home, always put the cat through the window instead of the door, so that it will not leave – American superstition
- When you see a one-eyed cat, spit on your thumb, stamp it in the palm of your hand, and make a wish. The wish will come true – American superstition
- In the Netherlands, cats were not allowed in rooms where private family discussions were going on. The Dutch believed that cats would definitely spread gossips around the town – Netherlands superstition
The pencil sketch before I added colour
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