5 May: Our Eyes Did Stay Like This

**— Illustration by Stephanos Shino* —**

Read: Our Eyes Did Stay Like This
– And We’re Happy Because of It!

— Pet Tale by Lauri Richardson —

Years ago, my mom used to warn us, “Stop making those faces: One day your eyes are going to stay that way!” At the time we used to think this was pretty rich coming from a woman with eyes in the back of her head, and it always made us laugh.

But she ended up being right, as mothers often are. At first it wasn’t easy, but now we wouldn’t have it any other way. My emotional support kitty Indigo and I love to experience the world through our funky shaped blue tinted lenses, which have become permanent fixtures. We’re now so emotionally connected to each other, we see stars and hearts all the time, and feel loving warm cat melodies bonding us day and night.

Our funky blue lenses and never-ending melodies create a constant sense of zen. In fact, blue is a universally loved color that means calmness, peace and tranquility. Blue also means loyalty, and Indigo and I have become extremely loyal to each other. Whether we’re in Toronto, Sao Paulo, Milan or New York, people stop us in the streets all the time to ask how they can achieve our special look and vibe. We tell them it isn’t easy – it has to come naturally, from within. Then they mostly want to snap some selfies with us and tell us we look like movie stars.

Believe us – we certainly feel like celebrities! 🐾

Illustration by Stephanos Shino – Stephanos is a freelance designer based in the Greater Toronto Area. As an animated character developer, he has added his cartoony and sometimes wacky style to many ‘personalities’ in feature films and TV programs. He believes that every character has a unique story to tell, a commitment that sets his work apart and brings his art to life. This passion is born of his love for classic blockbuster movies from the 80s and 90s and his keen interest for technology. When he’s not designing, he enjoys spending time with his 10-year-old Maine Coon, Max, who knows how to respect boundaries and rarely interrupts his creative flow. CONTACT STEPHANOS SHINO: Designer | Animator | E-Mail: shino.s@Hotmail.com

This content is part of the 2025 Wave Pets Illustrated Calendar-Planner, where talented Canadian artists were invited to illustrate each month using a blend of techniques inspired by selected pet photos. Each unique piece captures the charm and personality of beloved pets, with storytelling that brings them to life month by month.

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