The Painted Cat

Review: Beautiful cat and roses!

Denise — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:09:51 +0000

5 star review from Susan P.: Beautiful cat and roses! I have purchased many prints and originals from Denise, she is absolutely amazing. She also did an original of my sweet Peaches that passed away and I get to enjoy this every day!! This one has a black cat that looks just like my new baby and I really love it. The colors and details are so pretty I just can’t say enough about her art, she is truly the best out there 🙂
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That Tabby Stare – Sold

Denise — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:18:14 +0000

I loved painting this close-up face, with all those beautiful stripes, soft watercolour blooms and one bright golden eye watching the world. There’s something so expressive about tabbies. They can look wise, curious, affectionate and slightly judgemental all at once.

And of course, I couldn’t resist finishing him with shimmering gold whiskers.
He’s sold.

Hello June!

Denise — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:51:00 +0000

This month’s calendar painting is In The Roses, featuring the unforgettable Pee Wee.

Pee Wee was a very unusual black cat with a passion for roses. When he was a kitten, his owner would sometimes search all over the house looking for him, only to eventually find him curled up in the roses, perfectly cosy and looking as though this was the most natural thing in the world.

I love everything about that. It’s funny, sweet, and exactly the sort of little story that makes an animal impossible to forget.

There’s something so lovely about a black cat among soft pink roses too. The contrast is gorgeous, but even better is the personality behind it. This isn’t just a cat in flowers, it’s Pee Wee, doing things his own way and choosing the prettiest napping spot in the garden.

He must have been such a character, and I think that’s what gives this painting its charm. It makes you smile straight away.

Review: Stretching Cat

Denise — Sat, 16 May 2026 10:36:00 +0000

5 star review from Frances M.:
I have bought several pieces of Denise’s wearable art for myself and friends. They are all gorgeous. This piece was bought for a very good friend who recently lost her two cats. She absolutely loves it. Every piece is unique and I highly recommend this artist’s work.

Dreamy Tabby Sketch

Denise — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:05:00 +0000

Soft eyes with that faraway look they get when they’re either contemplating the universe… or thinking about chicken. Another quick sketch for #caturday, a few loose pen lines, watercolour allowed to wander, and suddenly he looks like he’s dreaming of something nice.