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…
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…
This painting began as an experiment. I wanted to try a new watercolour paper, one with a bit of character and texture. The sort of paper that lets the paint move, soften and breathe. Beautiful Andy, a Maine Coon with…
You know that look. The look you get when breakfast isn’t up to his high standards, or you havent got the treats out. A quick warm up sketch with a brush pen and a splash of colour. Loose lines, a…
Meet the band… It started, like all great things, with a box. A plain old cardboard box in the kitchen that somehow became the stage for one epic feline photoshoot. Salt (the black-and-white diva) jumped up first, clearly channeling Freddie…
This is Firecracker. The first time I painted her, she was just a youngster, mischievous, sparkling with energy, always up to something. Now she’s grown into a stunning Maine Coon, elegant yet still carrying that fiery spark in her eyes…
Meet Miss Stripes, a curious tabby cat full of colour and character. Her fluffy coat is full of bold, joyful stripes. Her gaze is fixed on something just out of view. What is she looking at I wonder? Is she’s…
Oriental cats are basically geometry with personality. Triangular ears. Fine, sculpted faces. Long lines and strong opinions. Topaz is all of that… but wrapped in warmth. I painted him in layered browns and earthy tones, letting hints of green, blue…
This colourful watercolour tabby is off and running. Painted on handmade paper, his fur softens and melts into the surface, giving a real sense of movement and speed. The idea came from my other half, who reminded me of our…
A new Christmas card. Full of mischief and fun, a cat wrapped in a big scarf racing down a snowy hill, his little mouse friend holding on tight while a robin flies alongside. It’s all about the joy of being…
The Painted Cat