Grimalkin is a name given to a cat, especially an old she-cat, but it can also be applied to a jealous or imperious old woman. The name Grimalkin has become associated with the devil and witchcraft and there are a lot of cats named Grimalkin in arts and literature.

In my painting I wanted to capture the close relationship between the woman (who may or may not be a witch) and her imperious cat (that does not want to be held right now). I also wanted to portray the pride the woman feels, and how she wants everyone to know that she has the best cat in existence – a feeling all us cat owners can relate to.

• Primary Media: Oil