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There is something that there can never be enough of on the internet and in our lives. And that something is obviously cats. They’re creatures that can’t be put in boxes (unless literally) or summed up easily, but someone who has succeeded at that is Portuguese illustrator Luís Coelho.

“The first cat I drew when I was already exploring this hatching technique was just because my brother-in-law had told me so many times to draw cats that I ended up drawing one. When I posted it on Instagram, I noticed an unusual amount of excitement around that drawing and it motivated me to draw more of them. I ended up finding cats to be extremely fun to draw, allowing so many possibilities of interpretation,” the artist wrote in his previous post here on Bored Panda. If you love cats as much as we do, scroll down to see the newest illustrations by Coelho.

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#1

A cute illustration of a black cat lying down with text about biting, highlighting the quirky nature of cats.

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Penny Harrison
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4 years ago

Yes yes yes yes yes

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    #2

    An illustration of a black cat with big eyes, looking up, asking to be fed again, from a collection of wholesome illustrations about cats.

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    Legolas Greenleaf
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Hidrėlėy wins the internet again

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    #3

    A comic illustration of a black cat with large white eyes asking if you want to see its b**t. Wholesome illustrations of cats.

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    Zelda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Haha this is awesome!

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    #4

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat with text saying a kitty is a good antidepressant. Cute cats artwork.

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    R D
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    Per my healthcare provider's suggestion to get a pet, I got two kittens to help with my depression and anxiety while going through a divorce and a move during the pandemic. They've given me a routine to follow and make me laugh so much. I am so much better now!

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    #5

    Wholesome illustration of a cute cat in four panels, saying 'You give me meal. I give you heal.'

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    HappyPanda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    cat seal 🦭🐱❤️

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    #6

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat begging for food with big eyes, saying hello hooman, my old friend, I've come to beg for food again.

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    Tom Hanlin
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This is, in fact, the cat nature. When you're their Mom, they come to you for food. Maybe just skritchies but, your job as Mom is definitely to feed the old kitten. Sure, the cat loves you but, is completely willing to remind you that it's mealtime. I have no objection to this.

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    #7

    Wholesome illustration of a fluffy black cat with big eyes, caption: worry less pet me more.

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    TheReader19
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    People pay good money for that type of advice

    #8

    Wholesome illustration about cats: a black cat turning its head, with text bubbles saying, Sometimes, Less is more, So I listen, But ignore.

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    best turtle
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    i should use that

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    #9

    Wholesome illustration of a fluffy black cat with big eyes and a curly tail, with the text May the fur be on you.

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    TheReader19
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    My clothes confirm it is

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    #10

    Wholesome illustration about cats: A black cat deciding to sleep on a human's head, regardless of bed size.

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    Leo Domitrix
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Again, this is my cat.

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    #11

    Wholesome illustration of three black cats with big eyes on a brown background, with the text Pet as many cats as you can! Treat yourself, you deserve it.

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    GSMountainWolf
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    They’ve seen stuff-

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    #12

    Wholesome illustration about cats: A fluffy black cat asking, What if you talked to yourself the way you talk to cats?

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    Anna Bertholf
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'd be a nicer person..

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    #13

    A four-panel comic illustration of a fluffy black cat. The cat stretches out, its body gets bigger, then its head fills the last two panels. Wholesome illustrations of cats.

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    Holly Bee
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Not when you're cleaning the litter box its not.

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    #14

    A comic illustration of a black cat, showing how the purr of little criminal cats brings happy chemicals, from wholesome illustrations about cats.

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    Ari Snyder
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Can confirm

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    #15

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat experiencing existential dread and asking for cheese and bread.

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    Viola Yarrow
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    My cat likes cheese and bread. With meat too! My cat likes cheeseburgers!

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    #16

    A comic illustration of a black cat experiencing joy and stress, highlighting the price of happiness, part of wholesome illustrations about cats.

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    Tami
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Hubby is coming to terms with this after being woke up five times last night by our in-and-out cat, who must announce herself and make sure we're still alive everytime she jumps back up on the bed.

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    #17

    Wholesome illustration of a fluffy cat with big eyes and a funny poem about protecting you.

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    Tami
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Yes, we are so vulnerable when we pee!

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    #18

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat comic about not being ready to move after waking up. Funny cats artwork.

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    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Same

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    #19

    Wholesome illustration about cats: A small black cat declares it will commit a crime if not fed on time.

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    Samuel Student
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    also my cat

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    #20

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat with text about purr talking to sadness and taking care. Comforting cats.

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    Raven DeathShade
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Thank you, cet.

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    #21

    A wholesome illustration of a fluffy black cat asserting dominance over a heart and a bed, showcasing cat behavior.

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    Atomic_Gaming
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    So true

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    #22

    Wholesome illustration about cats: A cute black cat stating it can be sweet, but also bites feet.

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    Boaz Burger
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    When im just sitting on saturday morning on the couch hating my life, and my cat bites my toes, i just get so happy and cant stop hugging her

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    #23

    Wholesome illustration about cats: A black cat with big eyes wondering if humans know what pspsps means.

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    Zophra
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Hey... I know what I pspspspsps! It's just is a secret for the cat.

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    #24

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat lying on its belly, with text saying, Oh, to be a kitty! Eating, sleeping And being pretty.

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    Tami
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    And scratching, and puking on the rug, But still you're cute, I give you big hug!

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    #25

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat asserting it doesnt bite, but gives love with its teeth.

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    Zion joy heperi
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The little tooth 😍😍

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    #26

    A fluffy black cat illustration with big white eyes and small ears, sitting up. The text says 'You are loved'. Wholesome illustrations of cats.

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Maybe we should remember that!

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    #27

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat lying flat with big eyes and a mood caption.

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    best turtle
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    indeed

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    #28

    An illustration of a fluffy black cat and a poem about filling her bowl, one of the wholesome illustrations about cats.

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    Kristina H.N.
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Just bite back.

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    #29

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat asserting ownership of food with big eyes.

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    HarriMissesScotland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    She has to try Doritos, potato chips, mashed potatoes, broccoli, lettuce, all meat, mac and cheese, but she only throws up cat food.

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    #30

    An illustration of a small black cat with text about being in the now, reflecting wholesome cat illustrations.

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    If only we could learn to live that way...

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    #31

    Wholesome illustration of a cute black cat with the text By the beauty of the fur and the power of the purr good things will occur.

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    Marion Friedl
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    And without some cat hair on your clothes you´re not really properly dressed anyway... LOL

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    #32

    Wholesome illustration of a fluffy kitten with huge eyes, stating, I am a kitty and you are very pretty.

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    Kelsey Rivera
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Y tank u I just got a new condi….. y am I explaining myself to a cat……..

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    #33

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat with big eyes, expressing its owner sometimes meows at it.

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    Janine B.
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Sometimes...? 😎

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    #34

    Wholesome illustration of a cute black cat with big eyes and a message about embracing imperfections.

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    Jo Kidd
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Love that one visible fang!

    #35

    Wholesome illustration of a fluffy black cat looking wide-eyed, with text saying, Cutely feeling the weight of existence.

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    Jessica Allred
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Kitty loaf!

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    #36

    Wholesome illustration of a small, fluffy black cat with big eyes, looking shy, with text, One day love will rule the world.

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    TheReader19
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Until that day hug your pets

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    #37

    A wholesome illustration of a black cat with text defining love as sweetness to oneself and the world, showcasing cat love.

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    the engineer 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    loaf

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    #38

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat explaining the price for belly rubs in a four-panel comic.

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    Janine B.
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    😂😂😂

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    #39

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat comic saying I am good, nice, and only bite once or twice. Humorous cats.

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    HarriMissesScotland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    A day.

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    #40

    Wholesome illustration about cats: a round, fluffy black cat with big eyes, with text bubbles saying, To be chosen, By a kitty, Your soul, Must be pretty!

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    #41

    An illustration showing a pile of fluffy black cats with big eyes. Wholesome illustrations of cats.

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    GSMountainWolf
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Which cat is your favorite. Choose your fighter. They all look like they have seen stuff too-

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    #42

    Wholesome illustration of a fluffy cat with big eyes holding a flower, saying 'a flower for you.'

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    Teresa Stabler
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Perfect for one of those "thinking of you" cards

    #43

    Wholesome illustration of a cat holding a flower, wishing love, health, friends, and wealth.

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    ACatInPandasClothing
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    this is very cute

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    #44

    Wholesome illustrations of a fluffy black cat demanding a goodbye when its owner leaves the house.

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    HarriMissesScotland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I always tell her where I am going. Seems to prevent her from feeling too lonely.

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    #45

    Four-panel wholesome illustration of a fluffy black cat changing expressions, with text, Oh lord, a potato I am. Now give me cheese ham.

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    GSMountainWolf
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Me. Cause I’m weird. Don’t ask

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    #46

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat in four panels, saying I'm a little ball of warm, but my claws can do harm.

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    Shiroiko
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Its worth the harm quq

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    #47

    Wholesome illustration about cats: a fluffy black cat sending healing purrs, with text bubbles saying, I'm sending, Healing purrs, To all, Who need them!

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    HarriMissesScotland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Thank you!

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    #48

    Wholesome illustration of a small, fluffy black cat with big eyes, caption: No drama, just a lil kitty to adore.

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    Jaime Silver
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    If only that were true!

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    #49

    Four-panel wholesome illustration showing a black cat with text: Whenever it gets dark, my purr will warm your heart.

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    #50

    Wholesome illustrations of a fluffy black cat wishing for happiness, with the text I wish you're ok, I hope you smile today.

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    #51

    Wholesome illustration of a black cat telling the viewer they deserve good things. Adorable cats artwork.

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I love all these affirmations!

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    #52

    Wholesome illustrations of a fluffy black cat offering happiness when days are crappy.

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    Susanne B
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    It definitely helps

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    #53

    Wholesome illustration about cats: a furry black cat with big eyes and a constant inner monologue, with text bubbles saying, Turns out, I have, A constant, Inner monologue.

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Doesn't everyone?

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    #54

    Wholesome illustration of a fluffy black cat expressing a wish to curse its owner with joy.

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    MarmotArchivist
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Oh nooooo.

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    #55

    Wholesome illustration of a cute cat with big eyes saying 'I think.. you are.. very very.. beautiful.'

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    The Deez
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    One of my cats will settle down on my lap and then gaze at my face for a little bit before she snuggles in to sleep. I like to think that this is what she's thinking! LOL!

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    #56

    Wholesome illustration of a cute black cat sending love, with the text For today I send you love and that is all.

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    Jo Kidd
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    That's more than enough

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    #57

    A fluffy black cat illustration with large white eyes and tiny ears, accompanied by the text 'Will bite your feet in case you forget you are beautiful'. Wholesome illustrations of cats.

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    Teresa Stabler
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Ow!.... thank you!

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    #58

    Wholesome illustration about cats: a fluffy cat with big eyes looking at the viewer, with text bubbles saying, Did you, Know, You are, Beautiful?

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    Cynthia He
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    *i dont know because every morning i wake up to find saliva-soaked hair all over my mouth*

    #59

    A comic illustration of a fluffy black cat expressing wishes for someone to be okay and to smile, part of wholesome illustrations about cats.

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    Emma Schwertner
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I AM NOW!!!

    #60

    A wholesome illustration of a small black cat with text encouraging self-compassion, reflecting cat emotions.

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