Cat art parody cat prints of
Matisse's Cat,
Who, Me?


See my original painting that interprets how Matisse might have painted his own cat!

If Matisse had had a cat, how do you think he would have painted it?  I borrowed from Matisse's techniques and created an original scene featuring a cat.  Using Matisse's famous style, I painted my interpretation of how he would have portrayed his own cat :-)


Cat art parody cat prints of Matisse's cat who could not be trusted no matter how innocent it claimed to be.  This cat print, part of the Famous Artists' Cats art parody series, shows a whimsical portrait of a devious cat.

This art is copyrighted and may not be reproduced anywhere by any means without my permission.


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Matisse's Cat

Henri Matisse left his still life setup with fish bowl to get a cup of coffee. 
He got back just in time to catch his cat who had stepped into the scene with
ulterior motives.  The cat, of course, turned to deny it all, giving him his best, indignant,
"Who, me?" expression.

(This paragraph is printed in the lower left corner, just below the image. It is laminated separately with the canvas transfers.)

(printed from original watercolor on paper)


Award:  First Place Oxnard Art Assn.
1993 Open Competition, Oxnard, CA



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Cat Prints 19 x 24"
(includes white
borders)
$25 Click Here
Canvas
transfers
14 x 19"
(no borders)
(includes hand-applied
brushstrokes)
$165 Click Here

To place an order, click on the Payment Options.  You will be taken to a page with two Order Forms.  Orders from the USA, Canada, and Mexico may be placed through the Standard Shopping Cart.  Orders from the rest of the world are accepted through the PayPal Cart.  

"Hi Eve.  Received the Matisse Cat print.  I love it!  I'm so glad I found your website (by accident). I'll be ordering another soon.  Roula Vitakis"

"I searched all over the internet for the perfect cat art print and I found it at your website!  I love all of the colors in it and best of all, the cat looks just like my cat Natasha.  Another reason that I fell in love with the Matisse's Cat picture is that when I was a young child, I was only allowed to have goldfish as a pet, and this picture kind of represents the pets that I've had in life -- the goldfish from when I was young, and presently my cat Natasha.  Thanks for creating such a beautiful piece of art!  I know I will enjoy this picture as much as you do.  I have already framed it and have it hanging in my kitchen!  I am extremely happy with it!   Lisa Baglivo"

"Dear Eve,  I received my 2 cat prints this morning and I am just delighted.  The quality is wonderful and the service was fast, even in these times of mail holdups.  I was a little worried about ordering from Canada to the USA but everything worked out smoothly.  I can't wait to get my 2 new artworks framed. I have Matisse's goldfish print and this cat print will tie in so nicely.   Manet's cat is also absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much!    I have seen other cats posters but I really loved yours.  The price was reasonable and the site was so attractive.  I sent your link to a few friends and they loved it too.  Sincerely, Patricia Nairne"


"While searching for a last minute special Christmas gift for my daughter, Suzanne (who shares the family affinity for cats), I remembered the delightful "Famous Artists' Cats" paintings by Eve Riser-Roberts, from The Cat Gallery, which I had recently added to my Collectibles Subject resources. I selected two prints, Manet's Cats and Matisse's Cat
These are true prints, not posters; they are on a very heavy, fine quality paper, and the colors are crisp and true. The price was very reasonable, at $20 for Manet's Cats and $15 for Matisse's Cats. To say that my daughter was thrilled with them is an understatement, and I will definitely return to this site for future orders.  Franny Syufy at cats.about.com"

"Hi Eve--I was surfing around cat-related stores on the internet and happened upon your site.  I enjoyed your site and thought I would keep one of these posters  (Manet's Cats and Matisse's Cat) and give the other as a gift to my sister.  Good luck, Maureen Nielsen"


The cat art parody cat print for Matisse's Cat began as a transparent watercolor painting.  The still life set up was painted from a bowl of wiggly goldfish and a vase of gladiolus leaves.  Then the cat and whimsical background were added.  The shimmery fur of the Russian Blue cat was painted with a watercolor technique called "wet-into-wet,"  where the surface is first brushed with clear water, then at just the right time, paint applied.  This allows the colors to flow with a feathery edge and give the sensation of fur, as well as suggest the characteristic frosting of this breed.

This mischievous cat most likely had fish on the brain and dinner in mind, even as he proclaims his innocence.  The original of this painting hangs just above my desk, and whenever I glance up needing a break from my work, I am drawn into the scene in front of me.  I stop and admire the cat and then wander through the picture caught up in the action of all the details.  The painting has a way of recharging me, and I jump right back into my work.  Sometimes, the glance lasts just a couple of seconds, but the mind is taking in the picture's restful influence.

Do you like Matisse's technique of filling the painting with a variety of harmonius patterns?  Do you need brief but effective diversions from your work so you can come back refreshed?  This works for me.  Then the only decision you have to make now, is whether you'd like to have the print under glass or embedded onto the surface of a canvas.

Information on the cat art parody print process and the canvas transfers can be found under Cat prints/Canvas transfers.

 

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The cat prints of the Matisse cat art parody cat paintings are accompanied by the paragraph describing the story behind them.  The story is printed in small type just below the lower left corner in the white border on the archival paper.  With the canvas transfers, the paragraph is attached to the back of the stretched canvas, which is ready for framing.

For more information about the cat art parody series and the cat prints or canvas transfers, please go to the Cat prints/Canvas transfers page.

                

Matisse's goldfish painting
The Goldfish

Matisse

Simplified shapes, purity of line, decorative patterns, and bold colors formed the basis of Henri Matisse's art.  He believed that color should have a direct emotional impact on the viewer.  He studied pattern from several cultures, and infused his surfaces with a multitude of designs.  He desired to achieve an art of balance, purity, and serenity, devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter.



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