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Feline Portraits in Wire by Sculptor Elizabeth Berrien
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 [...]
Continue reading...Doin’ the Spooky Dance
27. October 2009
I’ve shown you the fabulous dancing cats of Jamie Shelman before. Well, here they are in their Halloween finery doing the Spooky Dance. Love it!
Continue reading...Moderncat-worthy Halloween Cat Art
26. October 2009
Not surprisingly, there is a lot of Halloween cat art on Etsy. Out of everything, these paintings by Tascha caught my eye. The style is intriguing and the cats are adorable, without being overly cutesy. I just love those black kitties, and the matching masks are awesome, too! Such a sweet style, but still Moderncat [...]
Continue reading...The Fabulous Modcats of CZM, Plus Your Chance to Win a Custom Cat Portrait!
22. October 2009
With a background in graphic design, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and textiles, paired with an obvious passion for mid-century modern design and cats, this artist is a new Moderncat fave. She goes by CZM and her art is oh, so mod. She has a huge portfolio that includes an entire line of cat paintings — Cubist [...]
Continue reading...Etsy Find: PurrPrints Art, Cards, & More for Cat Lovers ENTER TO WIN!
9. October 2009
This cute green-eyed moderncat is the work of Etsy seller PurrPrints. At the PurrPrints Etsy shop you can find cool cat art on a variety of products, including prints, cards, magnets, and more. Enter to win a $15 Gift Certificate! One lucky winner will get to choose something from the PurrPrints store with a $15 [...]
Continue reading...Vintage-style Art Posters by Ken Bailey
25. September 2009
These whimsical vintage-style posters are from artist Ken Bailey, who often pairs his two passions — food and animals — in his artwork. His cheese-loving Chat Noirabove just cracks me up! These posters and more by Ken Bailey are available at www.allposters.com.
Continue reading...Special Etsy Giveaway! Limited Edition Mobile from Salty & Sweet
25. August 2009
Andrea Leggitt is the super-talented designer and illustrator behind the Etsy shop Salty and Sweet. She uses her talents to create beautiful mobiles from cut silhouettes, including a Moderncat fave, the Here Kitty Kitty mobile. Andrea’s illustrations capture the movements of our feline friends perfectly and when assembled into a mobile, the forms become lifelike. [...]
Continue reading...Furballs as Thunderclouds
20. August 2009
What to do with all that excess cat fur? You can make a sweater, or you can make cat toys, or if you’re so inclined, you can make art. That’s just what Katrin Paul did when she created this art installation Fur Balls (as Thunderclouds) at Youkobo Art Space in Tokyo. Katrin’s four gorgeous black [...]
Continue reading...Etsy Find: Tiny Cat Sculptures from Endless Whimsy & BONUS GIVEAWAY!
19. August 2009
Looking for a creative outlet to balance her day job as a music teacher, Renovia Marro began sculpting polymer clay kitties and launched her Etsy shop Endless Whimsy. Her two cats Stoli, a Russian Blue, and Luxor, an Egyptian Mau, serve as her muses. The sculptures have a simple style that captures the feline essence [...]
Continue reading...Animals in Color Giveaway Winners & Special Offer
26. July 2009
Congratulations to Angela (comment #303) and Leslie (comment # 608) you both get to choose your favorite Sebastiano Ranchetti print from the designs shown above! Sebastiano wants to express his gratitude for all the wonderful comments everyone left about his work. And today is also Sebastiano’s birthday! A big happy birthday to you from the [...]
Continue reading...Colorful Italian Cat Portraits BONUS GIVEAWAY!
19. July 2009
These colorful portraits are the work of Italian artist, graphic designer, and children’s book author and illustrator Sebastiano Ranchetti. He and his wife run the art and design studio Popdesign in Florence, Italy. Sebastiano’s work is published in a number of children’s books and each year he produces a limited edition calendar. Prints are available [...]
Continue reading...You Won’t Believe Your Eyes! Bonus Giveaway from The Illustrated Cat
1. July 2009
No, these aren’t photos, they are colored pencil drawings by artist Johnnie Scouten of The Illustrated Cat. Johnnie’s remarkable images are available as matted prints and on note cards. There are several different designs to choose from, each one equally amazing. BONUS GIVEAWAY! ENTER TO WIN A SET OF NOTE CARDS Not one, but FOUR [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Fave: Matte Stephens
3. June 2009
I want to share with you the work of one of my favorite artists, Matte Stephens. Matte is a painter who currently lives in Portland, Oregon. He is inspired by all things mid-century modern, as you can see reflected in his work. He must also be a cat lover, since he incorporates whimsical cat images [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Etsy Find: Unique Cat Art from The Crafty Hag
26. May 2009
Unique, one-of-a-kind handmade items, many of which are inspired by cats, that’s what you’ll find at The Crafty Hag’s Etsy shop. These are a handful of the cool cat paintings and prints currently listed. Check it out, everything’s 25% off through May 30!
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