Rio is a real cat with pure white long fur and a red collar with a tiny gold bell. He lives with Vivek, who made Petmodoro so Rio could keep more people company. Here he is, photo by photo, next to his paintings.
Every painting of Rio starts from a real moment. These are five of his favorites.
Front paws forward, back paws back. Very serious stretching. (Rio)
This is how I watch you work. (Rio)
Tail over nose. Do not disturb. (Rio)
My stool. You may borrow the chair. (Rio)
The tail is the best part of me. Obviously. (Rio)
In his own words, more or less.
Hello. I’m Rio.
I have pure white fur, a very big tail and a very small bell. I live with Vivek. He works at a desk, and I sleep next to it. That is our system.
One day he said he liked working with me nearby. (I knew first.) So he made a timer where I can keep you company too. You work, I nap. When the bell rings, I stretch, and you take a break.
I don’t count the days you skip. I never get sad about it. I just keep your spot warm.
See you at the desk.
Rio keeps a short diary on Instagram, with new paintings and notes from his day.
