The central subject of this whimsical illustration is a calico cat captured in a humorous, mid-air pounce. The cat is shown at an exaggerated diagonal angle, limbs outstretched with claws extended, wide-eyed and mouth open in a surprised or dramatic expression. Its body is mottled with patches of brown, black, and white fur, and its large, pink-padded paws are a prominent feature of the composition. A long, thin tail curls behind the cat as it descends toward the grass below.
Below the cat, a small bee with white motion lines trails behind it, indicating it has just zipped away from the cat's reach. The setting is simple and lighthearted, consisting of a soft, mottled green area at the bottom representing grass and a hazy, light-blue wash at the top representing the sky. The artistic style is expressive and cartoon-like, using loose, sketchy ink outlines filled with soft, textured watercolor-style shading.
The overall mood is playful and energetic, emphasizing the cat’s clumsy but determined attempt to catch the insect. The composition relies on the strong diagonal line of the cat's body to create a sense of motion, while the muted, pastel-toned background ensures the focus remains squarely on the character’s dramatic pose. The name "Gary Patterson" is written in small, handwritten text in the lower right corner, identifying the artist.