Russian Blue Cat's advice on
decorating with cat art

Fledermaus is very enthusiastic about this subject, as you can see

His Sage Advice 1.  A picture should have a cat in it, of course, preferably Russian Blue, but other kinds are acceptable. 2.  The painting itself should have something mysterious going on in it.  The cat should be up to something.....or doing something catlike.  But just sitting there and posing is OK, too, if the cat is gorgeous. 3.  Next, the frame should emphasize the cat.   Pick out a frame in a color that enhances the beautiful hues of the cat's coat.  Don't be distracted by the other colors in the painting.  They are only there to bring out the cat. 4.  Every room should have a focal point.  The picture should be hung where it is the center of attention in a room.  Cats know where this is.  That's why cat paintings are best for this purpose. 5.  Cat paintings should be hung over every piece of furniture available. That shows your own cat it's all right for it to get up on that furniture.  You might as well--it will anyway. 6.  When you sit at a desk where you spend many hours engaged in serious, demanding work, there should be a cat on the wall to glance up at once in awhile and make you smile.  You will be happier, healthier, and you will live longer (scientifically proven fact: J. Cat-related Phenomena. 2001. Vol. 1:1-300). 7.  Every sofa should have at least one cat painting over it.  A grouping of several cat pictures can also create a very tasteful arrangement.  It is even permissible to mix in other subject matter with the cat paintings, such as florals, still lifes, or landscapes.  You might even be fortunate to find one of these that also has a cat in it. 8.  How about a cat picture in the bedroom?  There's nothing like a nice kitty cat painting to greet you in the morning when you open your eyes.  What a way to start the day.  Better than having a real cat pouncing on you at 5:00 in the morning demanding breakfast. 9.  Even bathrooms can be enlivened with a touch of art.  The paintings will not mildew, since they 'breathe' and release any moisture that might have seeped in during your long, steamy showers.  Cat pictures do this best, since cats don't like to be wet. 10.  Children's rooms are perfect for cat art.  Kids love cats.  The young minds can meander into the pictures and take part in the scene being depicted.  But choose an image that isn't too complicated for them.  Picasso's probably out.  Serenely posed cats let the children imagine they can reach out and pet them.  This is especially useful if you don't want to have any real cats around the house. 11.  Hallways tend to be neglected, and that's a shame, since you have to go through them to get anywhere else.  Cats don't like to be neglected, that's why they'd be perfect hanging in this spot.  You could probably hang several cats in your hallway. 12. Do you have some friends that would like to hang some cats?  Gift time! Happy decorating,         Fledermaus Russian Blue Cat's Advice on Decorating with Cat Art from The Cat Gallery http://www.thecatgallery.com Copyright © Eve Riser-Roberts 2001