A wild cat can be playful, watchful, still or elusive. This selection from our Winter Exhibition brings together six artists and a range of mediums, from watercolour and oil to coloured pencil and cast slate. Each gives us a different reason to stop and look. … More Beyond the roar: six ways to encounter a wild cat in art
A book, a glass of wine and a peaceful garden. Minou would like to make a small amendment: more Minou. The Attention Seeker by Patricia Mooney S.O.F.A. celebrates an affectionate cat whose invitations tended to arrive just when the artist was settling down to relax. … More The Attention Seeker: Minou would like a little more Minou time
You may have only just spotted the cat. The cat has been watching for some time. In Hiding by Lucy Chambers takes us into the branches, where dark fur meets leafy shadows and bright, alert eyes offer the clue to a hidden observer. … More In Hiding: the cat saw you first
A black coat leaves plenty of room for individuality. These three artists introduce cats who want our attention, hold our gaze or keep themselves hidden. Acrylic and pastel offer different routes into those personalities, giving black-cat admirers several reasons to linger. … More Black cats, bright personalities: three encounters in the Winter Exhibition
Big paw. Tongue out. Very little concern for looking dignified. Innocence by France Bauduin S.O.F.A. introduces a snow leopard cub in a moment that is full of the appeal of being young. For all the fascination of a wild cat, it is the small, individual gesture that makes us stop. … More Innocence: an unguarded moment with a snow leopard cub
Meet Ginger, the ultimate opportunist, making himself very comfortable,and very much at home,atop the cat food display at the local garden centre! We love his confidence! Artist Patricia Clements S.O.F.A. captured this hilarious moment perfectly in beautiful pastel on paper. Don’t you just wish you could take a catnap right there? 😴 See him in … More Home is where the food is… literally! 😂
We are thrilled to share “Coat of Many Colours”, a breathtaking pastel painting by artist Sarais Crawshaw S.O.F.A. Sarais imagined this beautifully marked Clouded Leopard resting in his native habitat, gently illuminated by the soft sunlight filtering through the dense canopy. The masterful pastel work captures the rich textures, distinctive patterns, and tranquil mood of … More Dappled light and secret jungles. 🌿
Sometimes, the best vacation memories are the unexpected ones. 🐈 While holidaying in the idyllic Cotswolds, this sweet cat completely stole the show, just sitting peacefully and watching the world go by. The contrast between her soft fur and the warm, golden glow of the traditional Cotswold stone cottage was simply irresistible! Captured so beautifully … More Cotswold cat
