Be Happy

#30 in the A Cat A Day Project "Be Happy" Each and every day!

Cats have Thoughts and Feelings too!

I often wonder what cats are thinking when they look out a window or stare at you with that questioning look in their eyes.  So to say that I love quoting them in art is an understatement!  Their expressions say it all, you just have to listen.  #29 in the A Cat A Day Project.  

Family is important so show your love!

#28 in the Cat A Day Project - "I Love My Dad" Family is important so show your love!  

Words make a Difference

Sometimes you find a phrase that you just love and you decide to build a piece of art around it. That's just what happened this weekend.  I found the phrase "Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost" by J.R.R. Tolkien  What a wonderful phrase and words make a difference when you add them to art. First you find them and then you build on them.  Enjoy #26 & #27 my weekend cats in the Cat A Day Project.

Something Old Something New

Today's Collage was fun.  I used vintage paper.  The cat is so sweet as he star gazes the night sky. #25 of my A Cat A Day Project - " The Astronomer's Cat"

Watercolors are not just for Kids!

While traveling in Switzerland I was really wanting to add some color to some little drawings I had done in my note book.  So I decided on this beautiful watercolor set.  The colors are warm and vibrant and I just love them and still use them today.  "Monster and Ghost Cat" # 24 in the Cat A Day Project 

Find Beauty in the Odd

Sometimes the more unusual or weird the art is the more you like it.  It's interesting and has character.  This collage does that for me.  I love it!
  #23 in the Cat A Day Project "China Cat Girl"  

Who doesn't like Candy

When I get the opportunity to work with vintage paper or images I jump on it.  What a wonderful find this old Vintage Candy Shop Postcard! Candy anyone? A Cat A Day Project #22

Even Cats can have Fun!

Well isn't he the ladies man!  We all know this guy.  A Cat A Day Project #21

In Time Out

When it comes to creating works of art portraying Kid Cats its all about the expressions!  This sweet little cat did something wrong and now she's in Time Out! I hate it when that happens! Got to love this collage though.  # 20 - A Cat A Day Project

Meditation

I have always thought of cats as being enlightened. They eat when they are hungry, and sleep when they are tried. You can often find a cat in a meditative state as they sit motionless focused on an object for an extended period of time. Take it from me Cats are spiritual!  From the Cat A Day Project - #19 "Buddha Cat"  

Is it or is it not?

It was a busy day and I didn't get to work on my new Cat A Day piece until much later today.  I did manage however to finish this adorable collage and although I sign it I still feel that I can add to it to make it better.  So sweet driving cat you are out there but plan on being added to!  Day # 18

In the English Rose Garden

Here is an example were I found this wonderful frame and created a special piece of art to fit it. This heavy frame looks like victorian lattice work covered in enchanting English pink climbing roses. So what better to have inside then two friends/sisters enjoying the view. This has become one of my personal favorites.  A Cat A Day Project #17

Renaissance Cat

When Leonardo da Vinci drew the Renaissance Man he secretly wanted to do a Renaissance Cat.  So here you go Leonardo! Day 16 of A Cat A Day Project. 

A Painting a Day keeps the Doctor Away!

Every now and then you just have to pull out the paints!  Day 15 of the A Cat A Day Project is just that, a painted master piece of colorful cat!  Enjoy

Artist Trading Cards

Over the last 10 years I have been making and collecting (ATCs).  If you are not familiar with (ATCs) let me fill you in!   Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world.  You can trade them at organized "swap" events/parties or mail them to other people.  I have to admit that not only have I traded them but I have purchased them if I find an original that I really love.  You can use any artistic materials to create an ATC, paint, collage, rubber stamps, beads, crayons, etc.  The only real official rule is that the size be: 2.5" x 3.5" (The standard size of a baseball card.)
In my current collection I have well over 400 cards which I cherish! I bring my collection out every now and then to marvel over each and every tiny creation.  This morning, day 14, I created a new ATC for my "Cat A Day Project" called Easy Rider. 

   

Finding Art in Fabric

Like so many people out there I love to go thrifting but with one difference. I don't just thrift to find a new pair of shoes or a toaster in great condition, I thrift to find items I can use in a piece of art. I try to recycle as much as I can.  The body of this unusual cat was made out of the fabric of a skirt I found while thrifting.  I loved the Aboriginal pattern and continue that look around the cat with acrylic paints. Result for my "Cat A Day Project" Day 13 - Magical!  

Let's not leave the Dogs out!

Day 12 of the Cat a Day Project!

There is nothing better then a Best Friend and who says Cats and Dogs can not be friends?  These two love to shop for the latest fashions but only after a late lunch and a dirty martini!

Go to www.MyArtGallery.com to see them all!

The Personality Of A Cat

There is something Magical that happens to me when I collage.  The feeling you get when you discover just the right images that fit together in a cohesive and beautiful way.  Often it takes me hours, even days to make the connections or to find the right letter that spell out the words. No matter how long it takes it's time well spent and the search is part of the fun. Today's piece "Unlock your Potential" shows a well dressed scholarly cat. Perhaps you know someone like this?

A-Cat-A-Day Project

Through out my career as an artist I am always asked why I continue to create pieces of art that have cats in the theme.  Well the answer is simple - create what you love. 

Ever since I was a little girl I have loved cats but they didn't love me. Yup, I'm allergic to cats. I have tried every drug known to man kind with no luck. So if I can't have one I can at least surround myself with them in art. It's my simple pleasure and they make me happy! Besides I am the creator of cats doing fun things and I love their expressions. 

So instead of just creating one or two Cat works of Art a month I decided on Sept 1st, 2015 to create a piece of CAT ART each and every day for a year! Today, September 10th, 2015 I decided to Blog about my process along with other projects I am working on. 

You can find each work of art in the Gallery.  Enjoy the ride! 

Entitled: "Meouch" Boo Boo on the Knee #1