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Getting Discovered as a UK Creative (So Your Passion Pays)

February 20, 2026

UK creatives, illustrators, photographers, makers, musicians, designers, writers, don’t usually struggle with talent. The pain is distribution: being brilliant in a quiet room. If you’re a UK creative, you’re not competing on talent, you’re competing on clarity and consistency. This guide breaks discovery down into practical moves you can repeat each week, even if you … More Getting Discovered as a UK Creative (So Your Passion Pays)

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Caring For Your Aging Cat: Part 2

February 6, 2026

Keeping the Spark in Their Golden Years Track Health Like a Pro Aging cats stay healthier when you track the right signs over time. Here’s a quick reference guide: What to Track What Changes Mean When to Call the Vet Weight Sudden gain or loss If visible in under a month Grooming Less frequent or … More Caring For Your Aging Cat: Part 2

February Calendar Spotlight

February 1, 2026

Love is in the air this February! 💖🐾 Our 2026 calendar continues in February with the soulful and colorful work of Denise Laurent S.O.F.A. In “Snuggles,” Denise uses a rich, emotive palette to illustrate the peaceful connection between two companions. We love the contrast between the sharp whiskers and the soft, painterly texture of their … More February Calendar Spotlight

Caring for Your Aging Cat: Part 1

January 30, 2026

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

Limited Edition 2026 Wall calendar

November 14, 2025

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

The Art of the Linocut

November 14, 2025

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

Hide And Seek

November 13, 2025

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

Best In Show: Third Place & Honourable Mentions

November 10, 2025

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

Society Of Feline Artists

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