Days Like These

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

Balthus, the “King of Cats”

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.