The Animal Art Blog

a colourful cat portrait in watercolour
Cats

Portrait Of Dylan

Meet Dylan, a handsome cat with the most amazing blue eyes. This one is a commissioned watercolour portrait, painted loosely to capture his personality. Those

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Commissions

Roo On The Beach

One of my commissions and an absolute joy to paint. Roo is a Labrador with big ambitions and an even bigger sense of fun. On

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Cats

National Hug Day

The older I get, the more I appreciate a quiet hug. Not the big showy kind, just the soft, reassuring ones that make everything feel

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Calendar

2026 Cat Calendar

I’m so excited to share this year’s Cat Calendar for 2026! A joyful celebration of cats, colour and character! Each month features one of my

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Landscape

The Bees Of Marble Bay

A summer’s day in by the sea, the air hums with life. Bees drift between tall foxgloves and wildflowers, their gentle movement set against the

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a painting of a black cat with yellow eyes - close up with his whiskers.
Studio Assistants

Cats Whiskers

Did you know a cat’s whiskers are way more than decoration? They’re incredible super sensors! Each whisker is packed with nerves, helping cats measure spaces,

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one of a kind hand made cat brooch, a blue cat face with gold whiskers
Wearable Art

Starry Whiskers Brooch

Meet Mr Starry Whiskers. From my Catitude series, this happy little fellow comes with a big smile and plenty of charm. His dark blue coat

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Cats

Radar

Meet my newest muse, a ginger cat with the biggest eyes and bags of curiosity! Painted in gouache (my first go with it!) I love

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A commissioned painting of Sparky the dog with his favourite toy
Commissions

Sparky

There’s something magical about surprising someone with a gift that truly means something. This portrait of Sparky was a commission, a surprise for someone who

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the sketch and the finished brooch
behind the scenes

Making Yum

Sneak peek behind the scenes! I’m creating some lovely brooches and I thought it’d be fun to share a little of my process. Here’s a

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