My Beloved Cat Inspired Me To Create These Colorful Feline Artworks
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I am fascinated by animals of any type, but for me Cats are definitely the top! The eyes of the Cats are windows enabling us to see into another world, says the Irish Legend. These gorgeous felines occupied significant place in environments of humans from Egyptian times as a God, through Middle Ages when they were often tortured because of believed association with witchcraft. They appeared in several collections of poetry, prose and famous paintings. They are mysterious, sophisticated, gorgeous creatures, meanwhile adventurous and excellent hunters, playful, adorable animals. They are believed lucky, or opposite unlucky, we can love them or hate them, they remain each of them an independent Character.
Rebeka the black cat, was my beloved pet during 16 years of her life, and she supplied me with much inspiration to create paintings about colourful Cats in general. Here is some example from my paintings, for more please visit my website to see my Cat Inspired Artwork Collection.
More info: dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com
Blue Cat with Goldfish
Indian Cat with Lilies
Cat Cocktail
Blue Tabby
ADVERTISEMENTLegend of the Siamese
Meditation
Kitty Bee
Night Shift
ADVERTISEMENTSilver Tabby with Mandala
Sleeping Beauty
Chocolate Delight Havana Brown
Dreaming About
Winged Feline
ADVERTISEMENTPeace and Love
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Such a hard choice to make. You are so talented, Dora. I'm not a great cat art fan, but these are awesome. And nice to see you don't just do Cats. :)
Thank You Michel ! Yes I have other subjets too in my repertoire ,such as giraffes, kingfishers, historycal buildings, even a samurai serie ! :) It is worth to check it out : http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com
Thank You very much James Jardine ! :)
Load More Replies...I really like Cat Cocktail - it reminds me of my house, cats everywhere and lots of colour!
I've gone through the list making a comment on each one.
Load More Replies...But Michel ... Still dont know which is your favourite ... :D I think it seems you just fall in love with all of them .. Thank you for your comments!
How many cats do you have ? :) I had only one, during 16 years, and I still miss her. Now my little one is crazy for dogs, probably that will be the birthday present for my big one... 2in1 :D Then I will start to paint about little portuguese podengo dogs :D
thank You Michel, I was Asking Dorothy tough ... :)
We hat a cat when I was at school. When I came home one day, we couldn't find the cat anywhere; it was in bed, with her new family..... kittens!
Dora, well I currently have four cats that come in the house - two come indoors but spend most of their time outdoors. Stevie Mouse and Emmy are rescue kittens though they are nearly a year old and they have health problems so they can't go outside. We also have a troop of outside semi-feral cats (some more feral than others) and there are nine of them including two small kittens. I am writing a book about Stevie Mouse - long story, great kitten.
Thank You Michael ! I am flattered :)
Load More Replies...I absolutely love the bold colors. I tried to pick a favorite, but it's impossible, they are all wonderful. Your images combine two of my favorite things..cats and lots of color. :)
Thank You Ruth ! I believe we have the same taste then :)
Load More Replies...i am now curious of the result.. which will be.. will I know at the end ?
I am also a cat lover, mostly Siamese, and love your beautiful, colorful cat paintings. I would like to know if they are for sale?
Thank You Nancy Bond, I am glad you like them ! Yes my paintings are for sale, you can check out my website here : http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ You can choose not only different type of high quality prints, but several other unique products related with my Cat Inspired Art Collection, which right now has 22 Cat paintings included the Legend of the Siamese :)
Load More Replies...Picking a favourite is hard to do. But these were my thoughts as I went through them. Shame we can't comment on each one individually.
Peace and Love - Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. A white cat, a lovely creature sleeping peacefully on green leaves in harmony with nature in front of decorated background a German book illustration motif from the 19th century Art Nouveau or Jugendstil. The K letter is for Katze, the German name for Cat. But also for Kitty, and as a charming present, a print or a throw pillow to decorate rooms of girls, can be for Kylie, Kim, Kennedy, Khloe, Katherine, Kate, Katie, and for many girls who's name start with letter K. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
Winged Feline - Cat Art with letter P by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Winged cats appear in mythology and history throughout the centuries. And for centuries they are following us. They are mystical, or even demonic?! Or exactly the opposite, as it seems they were only confirming our destiny. P letter is for Pisica, the Romanian name for Cat, or for other significant meaning, depending on us.. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection
Dreaming about Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes is a painting about a peacefully sleeping blue white striped cat front of decorated background. Such as silver mosaic, dots, and a question mark which symbolizing the title, what is she dreaming about?! The painting suggests a calm atmosphere; it is ideal decoration to room of children for instance. The Dreaming About artwork is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection
Chocolate Delight - Havana Brown Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes is a painting about a magnificent cat type, the Havana Brown, which is originated from England, and was a result of planned breeding of Siamese and Domestic Black Cat. The breed enthusiasts often call this gorgeous cats with the rich, warm colour as Chocolate Delights. My painting is representing the elegance and gracefulness of this animal, which is sitting front of a decorated and framed background of Belgian Art Nouveau motifs, on a top of blue and white checked pattern surface. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Artwork Collection. The silver G letter if for Gato, the Portuguese name for Cat. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
Sleeping Beauty - not one of my favourites but I'm sure others will love it. Maybe a little too red (lively) for the title.
Sleeping Beauty Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. These beautiful animals sleep average 16 hours a day. Motionless but still alert, having several siestas per day due to the activity of their preferable twilight hours, dawn and dusk. On my painting letter M is for Macskathe Hungarian name of Cat, but as a charming present, can be for Mariah, Madison, Megan, Mia, Myriam, Mackenzie, and for many girls who's name start with letter M. The Sleeping Beauty - Cat Art painting is part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...3ca178.jpg
Silver Tabby with Mandala - Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. A mandala is a symbol both spiritual, and ritual in Indian religions, representing the microcosms of the universe, symbolizing unity and harmony, and often used for an aid to meditation. The smallest Feline is a masterpiece says the quote from Leonardo da Vinci. Just look into the eyes of a Cat, and listen the purring as chanting, this Divine Creature will help you experience both. See the Universe in her eyes, and probably your Cat will be your best Buddhist teacher, to show you how to meditate, how to obtain peace in your world. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Artwork Collection.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...74ab0b.jpg
All Cats are grey in the dark. Of course not only cats, but everything else is grey in the dark, so the appearances are meaningless after the light goes out. But since this proverb appeared in 1546, the cats in the dark became the symbol of this concept. When all candles be out, all cats be grey. Three cats are on their usual nightshift duty, two on the red rooftop, one is lazily stretching on the branch of the tree. The moonlight creates on them a green shadow, adding colour to their grey pyjamas. The night is still, nothing moves, but they are pretty sure in their importance. Seemingly doing nothing but meanwhile controlling the Whole Universe! The Night Shift Cat Art painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection. Ideal decoration for room of children, nursery, etc.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...004e79.jpg
Kitty Bee Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Kitties are everywhere, they are like little children doing all the stuff they shouldn't experimenting the Big World around, often finding themselves in trouble. A yellow black striped mischievous, playful kitten, a bee-like creature is jumping around on the leaves surrounded with golden flowers, in front of an orange yellow checked background and a decorated painted frame. Ideal decoration for children room, nursery, or birthday present for our little loved ones. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Artwork Collection.
Meditation - white cat, as calming as a winter snowfall during the night.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...1c4115.jpg
Meditation Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Cats knows best when is about meditation, relaxing mind and body. They exactly know when to switch off the engine, and when they need to recharge the batteries. Purring, is their feline version for chanting, and although we do not know exactly why they do it, the effect is obvious, the whole world calm down around them, even us just being in their aura, and listening their monotone chant. A white cat having his usual catnap, surrounded with beautiful organic motifs of book illustrations from the 19th century Art Nouveau, and a hand painted mosaic silver frame create a unique peaceful scene. The Meditation - Cat Art painting is part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection .
Legend of the Siamese - Lost for words with this beautiful creativity.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...83cd52.jpg
The legend of the Siamese Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Once upon a time, an Eastern princess of Siam went to her daily bath to a lake. As usual, she was accompanied by her favourite cat, a Siamese. Because she was worrying for losing her ring, she placed it into the tail of the cat. The cat bended his tail for preventing the ring to fall off, and gradually over the years the tail of the Siamese Cat became with a permanent kink. By the tale the Siamese Cats were highly appreciated for their kinked tail, but today considered as a fault of the breed. On my painting I used freely the attributes of the Siamese, because one of their uniqueness is the sky blue eyes, and point coloration. Other eye colours are more typical for Orient Cats which breed practically have Siamese body and soul with different fur pattern and eye colour. The Painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Artwork Collection.
If I keep this up, I'll soon be writing in Hungarian. Now there's a thought.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...d2b469.jpg
Blue Tabby Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Let me introduce you the new mutation of the mackerel cat, my Blue Tabby, which is resting lazily in front of orange background with hand painted black mosaic motifs, Art Nouveau style stained glass window, and pink silver dotted frame. For detailed description : http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/
Cat Cocktail - a purrfect blend of cat tails to make a unique cocktail.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...52865f.jpg
Cat Cocktail Cat art by Dora Hathazi Mendes is a bright, colourful painting about a mixture of cats with different colours, patterns, motifs representing the diversity of this amazing animal species. Cats are in all different patterns, such as striped, floral, dotted, checked, in front of densely decorated background in the idea of "horror vacui" which in visual art mean the "fear of the empty" thus filling of the entire surface of the artwork with details, in this case bronze mosaic, organic ornaments, floral motifs, star, dots, silver and black chess filed, and a silhouette of a cat's head. The painting is the oart of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
Indian Cat with Lilies Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Red Cat on my painting is with the forbidden flower, as Lilies are highly poisonous for cats. She is wearing a Bindi, which is a forehead sign in Hindu religion, and has many spiritual and religious meanings, for instance represent the third eye which believed gives spiritual vision, but also believed to bring luck, or chase away evil spirits, or demons. So, there is no need to worry, she is protected, therefore on my painting is became more of an enhancement of beauty, to salute to these gorgeous felines. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...fbfbe2.jpg
Blue Cat with Goldfish - feels as though pussy wants to put the paw in.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...ac4818.jpg
Japanese goldfish With your gossamer tail, You are the loveliest creature I have ever seen. Japanese kitten, Put your tongue back in where it belongs And go away. I know exactly what you are thinking. - by Paul Gallico A Blue Cat with striped socks looking down into the round aquarium, where the Goldfish swims peacefully. My lovely pets are finally in a peacefull scenery, framed in by my idillic artist statement -friends forever-. The Cat has finally calmed down, she does not want to catch it anymore.... Such simple view brings peace into my day journey . Hopefully they will help you find it too. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
Thank you very much Michelle !
Load More Replies...That's quite a list. Congratulations on getting it all done. Now you'll start getting your notification bell light up like crazy.
Dora, Your images are so luminous, as if they are stained glass with the sun shining through the bold colors
That would be a great idea. Turn these pictures into stained glass windows and let the light shine through.
Load More Replies...Wow Dorothy ! You have quite a troop of Cats there in your home !! About the stained glass idea, yes, that was one of my aim when I painted some of them, to look like stained glass, because as well I love Art Nouveau, which has beautiful examples of stained glass. Some of my motifs which surrounding the cats are also from Art Nouveau .. I am glad that you recognised my efforts without pointing it out before
In case of interest, to see my Cat Inspired Art Collection, please visit my website : http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com
Such a hard choice to make. You are so talented, Dora. I'm not a great cat art fan, but these are awesome. And nice to see you don't just do Cats. :)
Thank You Michel ! Yes I have other subjets too in my repertoire ,such as giraffes, kingfishers, historycal buildings, even a samurai serie ! :) It is worth to check it out : http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com
Thank You very much James Jardine ! :)
Load More Replies...I really like Cat Cocktail - it reminds me of my house, cats everywhere and lots of colour!
I've gone through the list making a comment on each one.
Load More Replies...But Michel ... Still dont know which is your favourite ... :D I think it seems you just fall in love with all of them .. Thank you for your comments!
How many cats do you have ? :) I had only one, during 16 years, and I still miss her. Now my little one is crazy for dogs, probably that will be the birthday present for my big one... 2in1 :D Then I will start to paint about little portuguese podengo dogs :D
thank You Michel, I was Asking Dorothy tough ... :)
We hat a cat when I was at school. When I came home one day, we couldn't find the cat anywhere; it was in bed, with her new family..... kittens!
Dora, well I currently have four cats that come in the house - two come indoors but spend most of their time outdoors. Stevie Mouse and Emmy are rescue kittens though they are nearly a year old and they have health problems so they can't go outside. We also have a troop of outside semi-feral cats (some more feral than others) and there are nine of them including two small kittens. I am writing a book about Stevie Mouse - long story, great kitten.
Thank You Michael ! I am flattered :)
Load More Replies...I absolutely love the bold colors. I tried to pick a favorite, but it's impossible, they are all wonderful. Your images combine two of my favorite things..cats and lots of color. :)
Thank You Ruth ! I believe we have the same taste then :)
Load More Replies...i am now curious of the result.. which will be.. will I know at the end ?
I am also a cat lover, mostly Siamese, and love your beautiful, colorful cat paintings. I would like to know if they are for sale?
Thank You Nancy Bond, I am glad you like them ! Yes my paintings are for sale, you can check out my website here : http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ You can choose not only different type of high quality prints, but several other unique products related with my Cat Inspired Art Collection, which right now has 22 Cat paintings included the Legend of the Siamese :)
Load More Replies...Picking a favourite is hard to do. But these were my thoughts as I went through them. Shame we can't comment on each one individually.
Peace and Love - Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. A white cat, a lovely creature sleeping peacefully on green leaves in harmony with nature in front of decorated background a German book illustration motif from the 19th century Art Nouveau or Jugendstil. The K letter is for Katze, the German name for Cat. But also for Kitty, and as a charming present, a print or a throw pillow to decorate rooms of girls, can be for Kylie, Kim, Kennedy, Khloe, Katherine, Kate, Katie, and for many girls who's name start with letter K. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
Winged Feline - Cat Art with letter P by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Winged cats appear in mythology and history throughout the centuries. And for centuries they are following us. They are mystical, or even demonic?! Or exactly the opposite, as it seems they were only confirming our destiny. P letter is for Pisica, the Romanian name for Cat, or for other significant meaning, depending on us.. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection
Dreaming about Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes is a painting about a peacefully sleeping blue white striped cat front of decorated background. Such as silver mosaic, dots, and a question mark which symbolizing the title, what is she dreaming about?! The painting suggests a calm atmosphere; it is ideal decoration to room of children for instance. The Dreaming About artwork is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection
Chocolate Delight - Havana Brown Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes is a painting about a magnificent cat type, the Havana Brown, which is originated from England, and was a result of planned breeding of Siamese and Domestic Black Cat. The breed enthusiasts often call this gorgeous cats with the rich, warm colour as Chocolate Delights. My painting is representing the elegance and gracefulness of this animal, which is sitting front of a decorated and framed background of Belgian Art Nouveau motifs, on a top of blue and white checked pattern surface. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Artwork Collection. The silver G letter if for Gato, the Portuguese name for Cat. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
Sleeping Beauty - not one of my favourites but I'm sure others will love it. Maybe a little too red (lively) for the title.
Sleeping Beauty Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. These beautiful animals sleep average 16 hours a day. Motionless but still alert, having several siestas per day due to the activity of their preferable twilight hours, dawn and dusk. On my painting letter M is for Macskathe Hungarian name of Cat, but as a charming present, can be for Mariah, Madison, Megan, Mia, Myriam, Mackenzie, and for many girls who's name start with letter M. The Sleeping Beauty - Cat Art painting is part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...3ca178.jpg
Silver Tabby with Mandala - Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. A mandala is a symbol both spiritual, and ritual in Indian religions, representing the microcosms of the universe, symbolizing unity and harmony, and often used for an aid to meditation. The smallest Feline is a masterpiece says the quote from Leonardo da Vinci. Just look into the eyes of a Cat, and listen the purring as chanting, this Divine Creature will help you experience both. See the Universe in her eyes, and probably your Cat will be your best Buddhist teacher, to show you how to meditate, how to obtain peace in your world. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Artwork Collection.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...74ab0b.jpg
All Cats are grey in the dark. Of course not only cats, but everything else is grey in the dark, so the appearances are meaningless after the light goes out. But since this proverb appeared in 1546, the cats in the dark became the symbol of this concept. When all candles be out, all cats be grey. Three cats are on their usual nightshift duty, two on the red rooftop, one is lazily stretching on the branch of the tree. The moonlight creates on them a green shadow, adding colour to their grey pyjamas. The night is still, nothing moves, but they are pretty sure in their importance. Seemingly doing nothing but meanwhile controlling the Whole Universe! The Night Shift Cat Art painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection. Ideal decoration for room of children, nursery, etc.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...004e79.jpg
Kitty Bee Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Kitties are everywhere, they are like little children doing all the stuff they shouldn't experimenting the Big World around, often finding themselves in trouble. A yellow black striped mischievous, playful kitten, a bee-like creature is jumping around on the leaves surrounded with golden flowers, in front of an orange yellow checked background and a decorated painted frame. Ideal decoration for children room, nursery, or birthday present for our little loved ones. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Artwork Collection.
Meditation - white cat, as calming as a winter snowfall during the night.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...1c4115.jpg
Meditation Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Cats knows best when is about meditation, relaxing mind and body. They exactly know when to switch off the engine, and when they need to recharge the batteries. Purring, is their feline version for chanting, and although we do not know exactly why they do it, the effect is obvious, the whole world calm down around them, even us just being in their aura, and listening their monotone chant. A white cat having his usual catnap, surrounded with beautiful organic motifs of book illustrations from the 19th century Art Nouveau, and a hand painted mosaic silver frame create a unique peaceful scene. The Meditation - Cat Art painting is part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection .
Legend of the Siamese - Lost for words with this beautiful creativity.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...83cd52.jpg
The legend of the Siamese Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Once upon a time, an Eastern princess of Siam went to her daily bath to a lake. As usual, she was accompanied by her favourite cat, a Siamese. Because she was worrying for losing her ring, she placed it into the tail of the cat. The cat bended his tail for preventing the ring to fall off, and gradually over the years the tail of the Siamese Cat became with a permanent kink. By the tale the Siamese Cats were highly appreciated for their kinked tail, but today considered as a fault of the breed. On my painting I used freely the attributes of the Siamese, because one of their uniqueness is the sky blue eyes, and point coloration. Other eye colours are more typical for Orient Cats which breed practically have Siamese body and soul with different fur pattern and eye colour. The Painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Artwork Collection.
If I keep this up, I'll soon be writing in Hungarian. Now there's a thought.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...d2b469.jpg
Blue Tabby Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Let me introduce you the new mutation of the mackerel cat, my Blue Tabby, which is resting lazily in front of orange background with hand painted black mosaic motifs, Art Nouveau style stained glass window, and pink silver dotted frame. For detailed description : http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/
Cat Cocktail - a purrfect blend of cat tails to make a unique cocktail.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...52865f.jpg
Cat Cocktail Cat art by Dora Hathazi Mendes is a bright, colourful painting about a mixture of cats with different colours, patterns, motifs representing the diversity of this amazing animal species. Cats are in all different patterns, such as striped, floral, dotted, checked, in front of densely decorated background in the idea of "horror vacui" which in visual art mean the "fear of the empty" thus filling of the entire surface of the artwork with details, in this case bronze mosaic, organic ornaments, floral motifs, star, dots, silver and black chess filed, and a silhouette of a cat's head. The painting is the oart of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
Indian Cat with Lilies Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes. Red Cat on my painting is with the forbidden flower, as Lilies are highly poisonous for cats. She is wearing a Bindi, which is a forehead sign in Hindu religion, and has many spiritual and religious meanings, for instance represent the third eye which believed gives spiritual vision, but also believed to bring luck, or chase away evil spirits, or demons. So, there is no need to worry, she is protected, therefore on my painting is became more of an enhancement of beauty, to salute to these gorgeous felines. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...fbfbe2.jpg
Blue Cat with Goldfish - feels as though pussy wants to put the paw in.
http://dora-hathazimendes.pixels.com/ image-5783...ac4818.jpg
Japanese goldfish With your gossamer tail, You are the loveliest creature I have ever seen. Japanese kitten, Put your tongue back in where it belongs And go away. I know exactly what you are thinking. - by Paul Gallico A Blue Cat with striped socks looking down into the round aquarium, where the Goldfish swims peacefully. My lovely pets are finally in a peacefull scenery, framed in by my idillic artist statement -friends forever-. The Cat has finally calmed down, she does not want to catch it anymore.... Such simple view brings peace into my day journey . Hopefully they will help you find it too. The painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection.
Thank you very much Michelle !
Load More Replies...That's quite a list. Congratulations on getting it all done. Now you'll start getting your notification bell light up like crazy.
Dora, Your images are so luminous, as if they are stained glass with the sun shining through the bold colors
That would be a great idea. Turn these pictures into stained glass windows and let the light shine through.
Load More Replies...Wow Dorothy ! You have quite a troop of Cats there in your home !! About the stained glass idea, yes, that was one of my aim when I painted some of them, to look like stained glass, because as well I love Art Nouveau, which has beautiful examples of stained glass. Some of my motifs which surrounding the cats are also from Art Nouveau .. I am glad that you recognised my efforts without pointing it out before
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