Hello April! 🌷🐾 Spring has officially sprung on the pages of our 2026 S.O.F.A. Calendar! This month, we are featuring the wonderfully colourfull “Bob The Visitor” by Patricia Clements S.O.F.A. We love the energetic movement in Patricia’s pastel work, the bright red tulips and bold patterns make this the perfect piece to celebrate the return … More April Calendar Spotlight
Freelance artists, especially painters, illustrators, and feline-focused creators whose collectors want more cat art, often crave a side income that doesn’t depend on the next commission. The core tension is real: profitable side gigs can quietly eat the hours meant for sketching, experimenting, and finishing work that actually builds a portfolio. Between client messages, inconsistent sales, and the mental load of switching tasks, artistic time management can feel like herding a curious cat with endless energy. The win is finding a steadier rhythm that supports creative work-life balance without shrinking studio time. Quick Side Gig Takeaways for Busy Artists ●Choose a flexible side gig that protects your studio time and supports your art goals. ●Start with simple side gig essentials so artist entrepreneurship feels doable from day one. ●Focus on flexible income streams you can adjust around commissions, shows, and creative energy. ●Balance art and work by setting clear boundaries so your practice stays the priority. Understanding Side Gigs That Protect Studio Time If you’re new to side work, here’s the basic idea. A side gig is part-time freelance work you take on in the margins of your week, often to earn some extra cash without committing to a full second job. The win is flexibility: you can choose work that fits your schedule, energy, and creative goals instead of … More How Artists Can Start a Flexible Side Gig Without Losing Studio Time
Spring is just around the corner, and we’re moving into March with style! 🐾☀️ Flip your calendars. This month, we are featuring “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” by the talented Alex Johnson S.O.F.A. We love the striking contrast of this tuxedo cat against the cool blue tones, it perfectly captures that feeling of finding … More March Calendar Spotlight
It is a hilarious rabbit hole to fall down. If you look at cat portraits from the late Middle Ages through the early Renaissance, you’ll notice they rarely look like the cute, fluffy companions we know today. Instead, they often look like tiny, disgruntled men in cat suits, or strange, elongated gargoyles with unsettlingly human … More Why The Old Masters Failed At Felines
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)
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
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
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
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