The Many Faces of Cat

The Many Faces of Cat – 2022

In January 2022 I had the opportunity to display some art at a local business in Penticton. I tend to work on the smaller side, so I knew I would have to put a collection together to really make the most of the space. I asked my friends and Facebook followers to share photos of their cats so that I could paint them, and “The Many Faces of Cat” is the result!

Cats have always fascinated me. They have a reputation for being uncaring and aloof, even cruel, but I believe they’re just very confident and secure in their own company. To me, there’s nothing in the world like the moment when a cat decides it can trust you, and that you’re good people to hang out with.

Just like people, cats are all individuals with their own quirks, personalities, and unique physical traits. Painting a portrait allows me to have a good long look at an individual cat and try to see what makes them, them.  I hope that The Many Faces of Cat helps you to feel a connection to these twelve cats who would otherwise be strangers.

Each painting is acrylic paint on a 6 x 6″ wood panel.

Series 1

The full first series on display at the Leir House on the hallway gallery wall. It was tricky getting a photo because of the narrow space!
Acrylic painting of a tabby cat on a red background
“The Littlest Fangs”
Acrylic painting of a tabby cat on a red background
“The Sunbather”
Acrylic painting of a tortoiseshell cat with round eyes on a red background
“How Absolute Dare”
Acrylic painting of a white and orange cat on a red background
“The Saddest Face That Ever Was”
Acrylic painting of a black cat on a blackbackground
“New Moon on a Summer’s Eve”
Acrylic painting of a grey tabby cat on a yellowbackground
“Aged in Elegance”
Acrylic painting of a mostly black cat with round green eyes on a yellow background
“A Shadow Enjoys the Outdoors”
Acrylic painting of a grey cat on a yellow background
“Absolutely Handsome”
Acrylic painting of a brown tabby cat on a blue background
“What Big Eyes You Have”
Acrylic painting of a yawning white and orange tabby cat on a blue background
“Biiiig Yawn”
Acrylic painting of an orange cat on a blue background with a drop of milk on their chin
“The Last Drop of Milk”
Acrylic painting of a siamese cat with blue eyes on a blue background
“Sweet Baby Blues”

Series 2

“Say Cheese!”
“Staring Into Eternity”
“Blueberry Bliss”
“Just Smile!”
“A Small Surprise”
“Sincere Reflections”
“All Eyes”
“Itty Bitty Blep”
“Thinking Dangerous Thoughts”
“Nice Teeth, Nice Tongue”
“Hiya”