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Important Reminders for Cat Lovers
These colorful prints are not only beautiful, but they convey some important messages. They are part of the Pet Public Service Announcement art print series by Ink + Sword. Prints are available individually or you can order a set of three in a gorgeous little package.
Continue reading...Halloween Chuckles from The Dancing Cat
22. October 2010
The Dancing Cat always makes me laugh, and these special Halloween drawings are no exception. The Halloween Judge and Trick or Treat limited edition Halloween prints are both available from The Dancing Cat Etsy shop.
Continue reading...The Whimsical Cats of Sara Pulver
30. September 2010
Artist Sara Pulver paints our feline friends with a wonderful whimsical style that captures their quirkiness and charm. She plays with the idea of role reversal (cats are large and people are very tiny) and has a series of paintings featuring her Odd Couple, a cat and a crow, soon to become a picture book. [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win a Custom Cat Portrait from allPopart.com!
26. September 2010
If you’re like me, you have hundreds, or maybe thousands, of photos of your cats (seriously, I have 4,000 cat photos on my iPhone right now.) Well, one thing you can do with those photos is use them to create custom cat artwork, and the folks at allPopart.com can help. They offer the coolest service [...]
Continue reading...Happy Anniversary to the Dancing Cat! PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY
31. August 2010
The fabulous dancing cats of Jamie Shelman always make me smile! And this week, the Dancing Cat online shop is two years old! To celebrate, Jamie is hosting The Dancing Cat Block Party over on her blog, with all sorts of giveaways and fun stuff. Check it out! As a little anniversary celebration, Jamie is [...]
Continue reading...Mid-century Moderncat: 1950s Hand Carved Cat with Yarn
12. August 2010
Peter found this awesome 1950s hand carved sculpture over on 1stdibs (the best online resource for all things mid-century modern and high-end) so it’s a bit pricey at $750, but it sure is cool. Unfortunately, the artist is unknown. I’d love to find one at a yard sale!
Continue reading...Who’s Driving? Two Cats and a Bicycle Screenprint by The Small Stakes
28. July 2010
This adorable screen printed poster is from Jason Munn of The Small Stakes design studio. Jason is well known for his design work on independent music posters. An 18″ x 24″ two-color silkscreen is just $25 on The Small Stakes online poster shop, but I doubt they will last long. Snap one up before they’re [...]
Continue reading...Feline Geometry by Marcel-Louis Baugniet
8. July 2010
Belgian artist Marcel-Louis Baugniet painted these two lovely feline forms in the 1920s. The simple geometry timelessly depicts our favorite subject matter. Prints of both Le Chat Noir(c. 1921) and Black Cat in Profile(c. 1924) are available for $39.99 from AllPosters.com.
Continue reading...Geometric Simplicity
24. June 2010
This elegant concrete cat scarecrow by Sadeh would make a lovely addition to a garden or a patio. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be available for sale anywhere, it appears to be a portfolio piece. Would love to have one! via Notcot
Continue reading...Japanese Kokeshi Dolls Customized For Your Moderncat
8. June 2010
Kokeshi are handmade wooden dolls from Japan known for their simple body with no arms or legs and an enlarged head decorated with just a few simple lines to define the face. Kokeshi usually take the form of humans, but Oki Yasunobu creates these wonderful cat Kokeshi, made to order and customized to look just [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Cut Paper Art for Cat Lovers with Mid-century Modern Flair
23. May 2010
I’ve been experimenting with paper art combining two of my favorite things: cats and mid-century modern design. The result is Retro Cats, Series 1 featuring the Moderncat Studio signature cat silhouettes combined with mid-century modern architectural block patterns. Each one is cut from black paper and mounted inside a three-dimensional frame, with the design slightly [...]
Continue reading...Lisa Larson Cat Figurines
11. April 2010
I absolutely love the many whimsical pottery cats from Swedish designer Lisa Larson. Her vintage pottery is quite collectible, and can be found through antique dealers and on eBay, but these little striped cats are now available through Unica Home. This very modern striped tabby comes in three sizes and two colors, brown or grey. [...]
Continue reading...Animal Drawings by Ross T Boyd, Enter to Win a Set of Notecards!
23. March 2010
I wanted to share with you these beautiful pen and ink drawings by my friend, Phoenix-based artist Ross T. Boyd. Ross has been drawing animals of all kinds for decades, spending hours and hours on each image. These are some of my favorite images of house cats, especially the first one, called “Cattitude,” which looks [...]
Continue reading...Feline Portraits in Wire by Sculptor Elizabeth Berrien
15. March 2010
These intricate three-dimensional sculptures were created by Elizabeth Berrien, who is known for her amazing wire sculptures and illustrations. All of Elizabeth’s different works are quite impressive, but her animal sculptures — especially the cats — capture both spirit and form with incredible accuracy. A cat lover herself, Elizabeth creates custom wire portraits for cat [...]
Continue reading...Caligraphy Cats: Elegant Simplicity
16. February 2010
The simple brushstrokes of calligraphy are a perfect medium to capture the elegant beauty of a cat. These two images are some of my favorites. The sleeping catand crouching cat with flyare both available from AllPosters.com as framed or unframed prints starting at just $5.99. The perfect Asian touch for any modern interior.
Continue reading...The Colorful Cats of Andy Warhol
28. January 2010
On yesterday’s post about the 2010 cat calendar from Animals in Color, there were several reader comments comparing Sebastiano’s colorful cats to the work of pop artist Andy Warhol. Well, did you know that Warhol was a huge cat lover? He and his mother, Julia Warhola, both loved cats and had several of their own, [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win a 2010 Cat Calendar from Animals In Color
27. January 2010
Last year we hosted a giveaway for some colorful cat portraits by Italian artist Sebastiano Ranchetti of Animals In Color. Well, his new 2010 calendars are now available and here’s your chance to win one! To enter, please leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing on February [...]
Continue reading...Pet Portraits from British Artist Karie-Ann Cooper
25. January 2010
British artist Karie-Ann Cooper is a true animal lover and it shows in her pet portraits. She specializes in graphite and colored pencil portraits, and she always starts with the eyes, because she feels the eyes are the most important part of any portrait. In addition to pet portraits, Karie-Ann also draws wildlife, which she [...]
Continue reading...Year of the Tiger Print by Jonny Wan
12. January 2010
UK-based illustrator Jonny Wan is celebrating the Year of the Tiger with this awesome illustration. You can, too, by purchasing a print from Society6. via Grain Edit | thanks to Peter for spotting this one
Continue reading...Hip Holiday Cat Art from Anne Leuck Feldhaus Plus Grand Finale Holiday Giveaway Prize Package!
21. December 2009
For a little hip cat holiday cheer, check out the artwork of Chicago-based artist Anne Leuck Feldhaus. Her colorful stylized cats make an appearance in this line of holiday cards, mugs, magnets, and ornaments, available through her CafePress store. Anne is strongly committed to using her work for promoting animal adoption and supporting animal welfare [...]
Continue reading...Kitty Family Portrait with Modern Style from Jenn Ski
2. December 2009
I’m completely in love with these adorable illustrations by mid-century-modern-loving artist and illustrator Jenn Ski. Eight different breeds represented here, each with their own unique characteristics beautifully captured for the Moderncat lover. The Maine Coon looks just like my Mackenzie! The print is available from Jenn’s Etsy shop and it looks like you can contact [...]
Continue reading...Chinese Cat Prints by Cheng Yan
23. November 2009
These beautiful cat paintings are from UK-based artist Cheng Yan. Having studied art in China, Yan’s artwork is influenced by traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy combined with his own unique contemporary style. These images would ad a perfect touch to the home of a Moderncat lover. 9″ x 12″ prints available from AllPosters.comfor just $5.99 [...]
Continue reading...New Gift Items from CZM, Plus Check Out My Custom Cat Portrait!
16. November 2009
Check this out! It’s my custom cat portrait from CZM! Left to right, we have Flora, Mackenzie, Ando, Sophie, Simba, and Dazzler. I absolutely love it! And now you can get some of CZM’s fabulous cat art on all sorts of cool products through her online store at Zazzle. There are tons of shirts to [...]
Continue reading...Etsy Find: Tiny Halloween Cat Sculpture
28. October 2009
This quintessential Halloween kitty is handmade by Etsy seller Mamaroots. Made of poplar wood, finished with non-toxic watercolors, and sealed with beeswax, this little sculpture would make a perfect decoration for Halloween — or anytime!
Continue reading...Handprinted Halloween Cards from Oh My Cavalier
28. October 2009
In her artwork, Julianna Swaney of Oh My Cavalier is inspired by many things, including animals with sharp claws, antique ephemera and postcards, and anthropomorphism of all kinds. It definitely shows in these two Halloween illustrations. Both are available from her Etsy shop on hand printed greeting cards, maybe not in time for Halloween this [...]
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26. October 2010
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