Manifesting a Kitten: Emily Paquin’s 100-Day Catwheezie Cat Memes Challenge

Can drawing memes bring your dreams to life? For animation student Emily Paquin, also known as Catwheezie, it did exactly that. After starting a project to draw internet-famous cat memes every single day, she managed to adopt a real-life feline companion in just 21 days.

The Creative Strategy Behind Emily Paquin Catwheezie Cat Memes

The project kicked off on June 13 with a simple goal: draw one beloved internet cat daily. As an art college student specializing in animation, Emily spends anywhere from 2 to 3 hours on each illustration. She often works on several pieces simultaneously to ensure she never misses a day, keeping an "emergency cat" ready in case her schedule gets busy.

Her inspiration comes directly from Instagram, where she finds the quirky and hilarious cat photos that the internet loves. This passion isn't new; Emily recalls printing out similar images and gluing them to her school notebooks as a child. Now, her professional-grade illustrations are capturing the hearts of thousands online.

From Digital Drawings to Day 21 Adoption

The project was more than just a portfolio builder; it was a form of creative manifestation. Emily started the challenge to show her family how much she wanted a kitten. On Day 21, the magic happened. She and her family adopted Beanie, a two-month-old rescue kitten.

Even with Beanie by her side, the artist doesn't plan on stopping. She's committed to reaching at least 100 consecutive days of cat drawings. "If people aren't sick of my cat art by then, I'd be glad to continue," she mentioned, reflecting on the overwhelming support from her followers.