His greatest loves were his cats – and he proved it with his legacy! 🐈⬛ American illustrator Edward Gorey, known for his uniquely macabre humor, openly stated that his greatest loves were his cats. His devotion was so profound that upon his death, he left the majority of his wealth to an animal care organization, … More Edward Gorey’s Lifelong Devotion
Did you know Pop Art’s biggest icon had a purr-fectly enormous family? Andy Warhol, famous for his iconic Pop Art, shared his New York apartment with his mother and an incredible 25 cats! And get this – almost all of them were named Sam! He even published a charming book of their illustrations, titled 25 … More Andy Warhol’s Many Sams
The arrival of this eight week old calibby female kitten was the start of a long healing process, having suffered from poor mental health since COVID. She made me focus on the positives and kept me busy as I introduced her to my other, three, cats. During this period of her settling into in my … More The Amazing Maisie!
The Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt was said to adore his cat, Katze, with an intensity that famously rivaled his interest in women! This purr-fect companion clearly held a special place in the heart of the master of opulence and sensuality. He was known as the “crazy cat lady” of the art world, he let cats … More Gustav Klimt’s “Katze”
This is a painting of my adorable British Shorthair Blue Cream cat, Chintz. I’ve captured one of her typical relaxed poses in this painting; I couldn’t resist her beautiful expression and the warm tones of light and dark on her fur. She adores reclining in this comfy armchair with a little support from the soft … More Days Like These
A self-proclaimed “king of cats” whose felines embodied grace and independence! The enigmatic Polish-French artist Balthus was a self-proclaimed “king of cats.” He frequently painted his own feline companions, using them as symbolic extensions of his subjects, embodying grace, independence, and an air of quiet mystery in his powerful and often provocative works.
Elizabeth Blackadder, one of Scotland’s most celebrated artists, is perhaps best known for her exquisite still-life paintings of flowers and objects. However, anyone who has spent time with her work will quickly notice another recurring and beloved subject: her cats. Among them, a particular ginger tom named Fred stands out as a constant source of … More The Artist Who Loved Fred
Society Of Feline Artists 