When your cat reaches their senior stage, around 10 years old and beyond, your role subtly shifts from playmate to caretaker. They’ll nap more, jump less, and crave routine comfort over novelty. This phase isn’t about decline, however; it’s about tuning into their changing rhythms so their days stay comfortable, safe, and full of quiet joy. … More Caring for Your Aging Cat: Part 1
The limited edition S.O.F.A. 2026 Wall Calendar features twelve original paintings, by twelve different members of the society. Each one captures the unique personality of a different cat. It’s a delightful journey through the year, bringing a dose of feline charm and colour to your home, one month at a time. Details: There are 12 … More Limited Edition 2026 Wall calendar
Made using a time-honored artistic process. Alex Johnson S.O.F.A. created this striking, hand-printed linocut using the reduction method, a technique where a single sheet of Lino is progressively carved away for each layer of colour. This labour-intensive process makes each print truly unique. The subject is Toffee, a beautiful Tortoiseshell Maine Coon, whose luxurious, silky … More The Art of the Linocut
The etchings of Avril Sleeman S.O.F.A. capture more than just a scene, they capture a story. In this delightful piece, two cats, with a shared glint of mischief in their eyes, turn a quiet patio into a playground. Caught in the midst of a spirited game of hide-and-seek, one cat hides in the shadows, while … More Hide And Seek
We are delighted to announce that Third Place in Best In Show goes to Madeline Downham S.O.F.A. for her stunning, exuberant mixed-media painting ‘Leap Into Spring’! This piece features an “exuberant smiling cat, leaping happily into Spring life,” with “A House Sparrow… seen escaping the blissful cat’s grasp.” The rich color palette of pale gold, … More Best In Show: Third Place & Honourable Mentions
We’re excited to celebrate our second place painting in best In Show: ‘Cat On The Roof’ by Marie Brown! 🏆 It shared second place with ‘Whisker’ by Sara butt. This beautiful pastel painting has a fascinating history! Marie took the original reference photo almost two decades ago, waiting for the perfect moment to bring her … More Best In Show: Second Place
We are thrilled to announce that the Best in Show prize at this year’s exhibition has been awarded to Sara Butt for her stunning painting, ‘Is That For Me’! 🥳 This beautiful piece perfectly captures a moment of quiet intimacy and eagerness. Sara says about the work: “This lovely boy tilts his head upward as … More Best in Show Winner ! 🎉
There is truly something spiritual about black cats, and this stunning watercolour painting by Denise Laurent S.O.F.A. perfectly captures it. Merlin’s gaze is intense, curious, and utterly self-assured. But look closer! In the imagined sunlight, his dark coat isn’t just black; it shimmers with colour, deep blues, purples, pinks, and greens, a galaxy of colour. … More Merlin the magical black cat! ✨
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