My name is Joy of JoyousJoyfulJoyness, and I am a California-based artist known for my vibrant animal art. I’m a mother of two wonderful boys and a former lawyer who realized my dream of becoming a professional artist in my early 40s! Completely self-taught, I grew up drawing alongside my mother, who is also an artist. I started my professional career drawing and foiling pet portraits but later taught myself how to paint in color, drawing inspiration from the chaotic charm of cats. My goal as an artist is to spark joy and happiness through my work.
Imagine locking eyes with a cat and feeling an instant connection—whether it’s the judgmental glare of a tabby or the wide-eyed innocence of a kitten. ‘Close Encounters’ brings that magic to life in 25 detailed paintings of cat faces, each brimming with personality.
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Floof
I Sits
Wimdy
Eepy
If I Fits
Peekaboo
Belleh
Meow
Disappoint
Got my kitty at 19... I'm coming scary close to 40. Our relationship has gone from taking care of this cute spazzy fuzzball to her super senior self wondering how she's surpassed me in maturity at least once every day ♥️ yesterday it was because I started poking her bum when she was watching her shows because I wanted attention 👀
Scrungle
Smug
Boop
Melancholy
Cat-Atonic
No Thoughts
He's attempting to download the braincell... Those aren't iris's in his eyes they're loading icons
Loaf
The color in this one seems less about hues than temp ♥️ deep cold everywhere except for the radiantly warm floof
Squiggle
If I Fits And I Sits
Chonk
Double Chin
Green Eyes
Hunt
Blep
Glow
Golden Eyes
Grin
Little Mlem
Spoopy
Teal Eyes
👀 I just realized... Your signature is exactly my my signature upside-down 👀
Flop
Something in the colours and the style that puts me in mind of Louis Wain, and that's a compliment.
Something in the colours and the style that puts me in mind of Louis Wain, and that's a compliment.
