The Watercolor Cat
Shelly Mecum, Peggy Chun
Hardcover
(Mutual Publishing, Oct. 8, 2007)
Meet sultry, silly Boo, a big black cat who stepped into Peggy Chun's life - and landed center stage into some of her most dazzling watercolors. Told in Boo's own words, the book gives us a cat's-eye-view of the celebrated work and inspiring life of Hawaii artist Peggy Chun, known equally for her colorful, charming paintings and her strength and resolve in confronting the debilitating disease ALS - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Featuring a whimsical text by Shelly Mecum and 50 full-color reproductions of Peggy's paintings, the book includes both the artist's famous feline images and her extraordinary depictions of Hawaii's lush flora and fabled locales. With the faithful, attentive Boo always at her side, the narrative traces Peggy's development as an artist, uncovering many private moments of struggle and perserverance along the way.