This is Rain, fast asleep. Not your typical profile pose, but that’s what made me want to paint it. There’s something lovely about that completely relaxed sleeping-cat shape, the closed eye, the curve of the face and that peaceful expression…
I bought myself a set of gel pens and decided to try them out while sketching Buster, a bengal cat. I’ve never used them before. They’re such fun… bright, colourful and perfect for a bit of enthusiastic scribbling. I really…
Ever had that feeling you’re being watched? 👀 Meet Ambush, October’s calendar cat, master of stealth and cuteness! His ears are the first sign, but those eyes are always tracking… a passing ankle or a tempting ribbon! Whatever it is,…
Toots and Evie are two gorgeous tuxedo cats, full of character and charm, and they were an absolute pleasure to paint. This commissioned portrait was created in watercolour on handmade Two Rivers paper. I love working on this surface because…
The moon is up, the leaves barely stir, and somewhere in the darkness a black cat is watching. At first she seems almost part of the night herself. But then the light catches her, a flash of purple in her…
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 5 star review from teresa l.: Merlin The best black cat art ever Denise is a wonderfull artist and so helpfull and lovely I have many pieces mainly prints but when I can it’s a…
Beach Buddies definitely wandered a little off piste, but sometimes those are the paintings that are the most fun to make. It started with the idea of a very cool cat enjoying a sunny day at the seaside, complete with…
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟5 star review from Rachel M.: Amazing! I cannot begin to thank Denise enough for the absolutely wonderful painting of my beloved cat Barbara I commissioned from her. I could not have asked for a better experience, Denise was so…
Black cats are never just black. I’ve lived with quite a few black cats over the years, so they’re one of my favourite subjects to paint. Their fur is full of hidden colour, blues, violets, warm browns and reds, and…
That elegant profile, though. There is something so effortlessly regal about a Siamese silhouette. Capturing those sleek lines and striking features in watercolour is always a challenge, and honestly? I could use some more profile practice! Watch me paint it…
The Painted Cat