The Paintings of CatWorks (2021)

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From mid-summer 2015 through today, 100+ new works have been created - a fair to high percentage of them have sold. I will now be producing approximately about 6 new paintings each quarter. They will all be revealed HERE. If you are interested in price and availability please email me here or by using the contact button above. I will then fill you in on available inventory and the price range.

All of my paintings are created with the acrylic medium on Ampersand Hardwood Panels with a 1 1/2” birch cradle. My first series of painting were created in the 36” x 48” size. In the last couple of years I have reconfigured my preferred painting size to square. Specifically 36" x 36", 30” x 30” and 24” x 24”. All of my 21 new painting for 2020 and forward have been created at the 30”x30” size. They are all completely original and, of course, one of kind. no prints will be made. The panels are prepared with multiple coats of gesso and then a molding paste is applied to areas that will have heavy texture. Recently I have used the technique of pouring flat white latex directly and thickly to areas of the hardwood panels. The painting themselves are extremely detailed and with each completed work the detail seems to grow. Like my digital work these painting are easy to live with and will make you smile. The other thing, is that all of paintings are meant to be touched and the texture explored with your fingers...to find yet another level of enjoyment.
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GOT MILK

This painting was was completed on December 27th, 2021, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(Got Milk is now SOLD. It is in a private St. Louis County collection.)

This is his story…The Great Depression lasted 25 years, finely easing when the Western Feline Coalition narrowly defeated the aggressive fascists and their fundamentalist hordes. This rare surviving painting of that period is reflective of those hardscrabble times.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

Here is some more info and the backstory.

protect me

(Protect Me is now SOLD. It is in a private Soulard collection.)

This painting was was completed on December 11th, 2021, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
It has gone through various repainting’s, the last of which was completed in June of 2022.

This is his story…Marcus has just finished sitting for his portrait by the contemporary street artist Shepard Furball.
Beyond the surface detail lies the conundrum of PROTECT ME: Protect who? The feline? The flag?
The democracy the flag represents? This is a painting for it’s time, December 2021.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

the young steampunker

This painting was was completed on December 4th, 2021, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.

This is his story…After graduating with honors from a midwestern business school Jamie determined to see the country. In Soho he fell into the role-playing community. Her is developed a patriotic yet adventurist style, with he addition of steampunk goggles he achieved full regalia. Fighting crime on the waterfront however – is unexplained.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

The Red Rose - SOLD

This painting was was completed on November 17th, 2021, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(In private collection Richmond Heights, MO. Sold from the Soulard Art Gallery in early February. 2022)

This is their story…The Red Rose is the second cousin to The Blue Demon – who tragically lost his life scuffling with Jack the Slasher, outside of Whitechapel. As a avatar of moral certitude he retains the Demon’s tag line that…
“He is known as the scourge of evil. Last hope of the lost”.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

WARRiors -SOLD

This painting was was completed on November 3rd, 2021, 36”x 38”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints. This painting is a revisiting similar subject matter from 2015.
(In private collection Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Sold on July 4th, 2023)

This is their story…The Young Dead Rabbits are a feisty clan of warriors.
They have been caught uptown while attending a circus performance.
Far from home they will need all their warrior courage and with StarClan's help...
fight their way back to Four Points through the rival clans.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

believe - sold

“BELIVE” was completed on October 14th, 2021.
Acrylic on on hardwood, 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
(In private collection St. Charles, Mo. Sold from the Soulard Art Gallery in mid October. 2021)
This is his story…Frankie "the glove" takes his position, nervous yet hopeful, his time has arrived.  
The picture called BELIEVE stands for seasonal rebirth and the immortally of youth. 
Spring training's idyllic land of hope and dreams has begun.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

MADONNA OF THE SUNHATS

“Madonna of the Sunhats” was completed on September 30th, 2021.
Acrylic on hardwood , 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
This is her story…Sunhat Definition: An older feline clad generally in a wide brimmed sunhat and suffering from “I don’t give a darn,”
then accessorize with a granny trolley. Often an obstruction of walkways, stairs and escalators.
Madonna is their leader.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

the mousie song

“The Mousie Song” was completed on September 13th, 2021.
Acrylic on on hardwood , 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
This is his…Namour the Mouser, advisor and chief storyteller to “King Francis of the Knotted Fur,” finds he is extremely pleased. 
It seems flotsam from a alternate somewhere has brought fourth lyrics that he uses to entertain a bored royal court.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

RBG as a young feline -sold

“RBG as a young feline” was completed on August 25th, 2021.
Acrylic on hardwood , 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
(In private collection St. Charles, Mo. Sold from the Soulard Art Gallery in late August. 2021)
This is her…Old eyes on a young body. She sees, or perhaps glimpses her future. This is RBG,  who will go on to become a liberal legend at the Supreme Court. But her beginnings were far simpler, as a young school marm in the low-income, working class neighborhood of Brooklyn, early life lessons were learned. Time would show immediately…that conservative leaning bullies didn’t stand a chance.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

Steampunk Adventurer -sold

“Steampunk Adventurer” was completed on August 10th, 2021.
Acrylic on hardwood , 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
(Sold to a collector from the Soulard Neighborhood, August 10th 2021.)
This is his story...What we have here is an Indiana Jones look-a-like, reincarnated as a adventuresome tabby who goes to Boston University. There he studies the culture and mythology of Steampunk. Why this should be the case is not recorded here.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

Thomasina mOOR-FUR-sold

“Sir Thomas Moore-fur” was completed on July 26th, 2021.
Acrylic on hardwood , 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
(Sold to a collector, from The Gallery Pub on Thurman’s during May, 2022)
This is her story…Thomas Moor-fur was Lord High Chancellor, King’s confessor and confidant during a time of political and religious upheaval. But a dispute with Henry would eventually cost him his head. Not as well know is his sister Thomasina who is pictured here. The diving bell octopus appears to be flotsome from another time.
No explanation is given.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

Think big ii -sold

“Think Big II” was completed on July 11th, 2021. It is a rethinking of a concept from 2015. Acrylic on hardwood ,
30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
(Sold to a collector from the Soulard Neighborhood, July 18th 2021. Painting spent 23 hours on the gallery shelf.)
This is his story…Bansky Longpelt is the pseudonymous for the England-based feline graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humor with a distinctive stenciling technique

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

The Feminist
(has been repainted as a new subject, and is no longer available)

“The Feminist” was completed on July 1st, 2021. Acrylic on hardwood ,
30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
This is his story…Real male felines SHOW their feminine side. Falen repub Mitch Tightbuns has come out of the political closet. Likely there will be blow-back from the base, but his district is of a purple nature, so anything might happen.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

masquerade II - sold

“Masquerade II” was completed on June 23th, 2021. Acrylic on hardwood ,
30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
(sold to a collector from St. Louis, Sold from Artisans on THER LOOP on December 6th, 2023)
This is her story…In the court of Herbert the Shorthair we find Harley the court jester; all round crowd pleaser and prankster extraordinaire. But she leads a second, non-royal life. The Hanged Man Saloon and Cafe is where the pre-punk felines gather to listen to her stand up routine. Hilarity ensues.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

Sir Titus of the Claw-sold

“Sir Titus of the Claw” was completed on June 5th, 2021. Acrylic hardwood,
30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
(In a private collection in South St. Louis. Sold on June 11th, 2023)
This is his story…Before his expulsion from the round table for reported dalliances with the Queen; Titus was the most feared and respected of Knights of the Claw. His only real rival was Percival of the Paw, conservative leader of the short-hairs. But that’s another story. 

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

The Demon Tabby - sold

“The Demon Tabby” was completed on May 14th, 2021. Acrylic hardwood,
30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
(in private collection St. Louis, Missouri, March, 2021)
This is his story…The Demon Tabby is the second cousin of the infamous Blue Demon, an early victim of the COVID pandemic. In the daylight HE IS the curmudgeonly antiquarian who supervises The Piccadilly Book Snob.  In the evening HE IS the steampunk detective who wanders the back alleys of East London and Whitechapel.  HE IS known as The Demon Tabby, scourge of evil. Last hope of the lost.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

Steampunk Emporium - Repurposed to a different design

“Steampunk Emporium” was completed on April 27th, 2021. Acrylic hardwood,
30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
This is her story… Katharina is the proprietor of the Steampunk Emporium in the heart of Soho. Known widely as the
“Purveyor of the strange and obscure, with esoterica for the discerning few.” It is said a pocket full of gears might get her
PERSONAL attentions. But, this could also be apocryphal.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

Deep Thoughts with Basil Gill -repurposed to a different design

“Deep Thoughts with Basil Gill” was completed on April 13th, 2021. Acrylic hardwood,
30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind.
This is his story for “Deep Thoughts with Basil Gill”…The intellect understands the essential and universal nature of the objects which come
into contact with the senses. Catnip come to mind.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

 steampunk in the age of covid - Sold

Steampunk in the Age of COVID was completed on March 26th, 2021. Acrylic on hardwood, 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(in private collection St. Louis, Missouri, March, 2021)
This is his story…Steampunk in the age of COVID: With his bandana pulled down we reveal the lovable Dominic, a party Tom without a party.
But, down the alley is the speakeasy called Bernie’s; IF he can remember the password the evening may yet be saved.
BTW: the pass-phrase is “the sinister black paw of death club”.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

Her Ladyship Constance Purrworthy-sold

Her Ladyship Constance Purrworthy was completed on March 10th, 2021. Acrylic on hardwood, 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(in private collection Glendale, Missouri, May, 2021)
This is her story…Her Ladyship Constance Purrworthy is one of the Queen’s felines in waiting. Stately and stand-offish describes her courtly demeanor - but don’t be deceived. Her rampit sexuality has often bubbled to the surface, and heads HAVE been know to roll.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

once upon a time, a young feline in LA - sold

Once upon a time, a young feline in LA was completed on February 22nd, 2021. Acrylic hardwood, 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(Sold into private collection from the Soulard Art Gallery - May 27th, 2021)
This is his story…The dapper dude is just returning from a late night of cattin’ around. The sun is coming up, the smog mixed fog is  just beginning to burn off - on this morning we meet Linus Lincoln, a recent import from theaters of the east coast. He mustn’t dally or risk missing the meeting with Quinten - after all, his character’s performance in “Once Upon a Time, a Young Feline in LA”...is on the line.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

Winged Steampunk -sold

Winged Steampunk was completed on January 25th, 2021. Acrylic on hardwood, 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind, no prints.
(Sold into private collection in LA from the Soulard Art Gallery - June 1st, 2021)
This is her story… Marsha, a prolific young writer, has recently completed “Waistcoats & Weaponry” (with the tag line: A spy should always dress to kill) Some of my favorite chapters include Intelligence Gathering, Deception & Devices, Espionage 101 - and “How to survive the London Season with a full dance card”

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

The Blue Tabby

The Blue Tabby was completed on February 8th, 2021. Acrylic on hardwood, 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
This is his story… The island of Blue Tabbies lies 75 miles south of Bermuda, that is WHEN it can be found. A difficult trick of overlapping time streams hides and unhides this island gem for most of its history. As you can imagine developing a complete narrative has been challenging. For example, the feline population is neither fully tabby nor for that matter particularly blue - as in the Russian Blue, who are mostly gray. Our featured feline is Mortimer Hindfur, Mayor of the Blue Tabbies...his portrait appeared in the galley of the Steamship Rosalyn while crossing leeward of the island. No explanation is given.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.

The Necromancer of Newcastle - sold

The Necromancer of Newcastle was completed on January 8th, 2021. Acrylic hardwood , 30”x 30” with an 1 1/2” cradle. One of a kind, no prints.
(Sold into private collection in St. Louis from the Soulard Art Gallery - October 22, 2021)
This is his story… Abdual Macrone, a French tabby of mixed linage, began his career as a conjurer of previous feline lives. Early accomplishments and famous magical gatherings led to a creation of a vast cult, with Abdual as its titular head. Late in life with powers fading we find him spell-castings odd attempts to turn
“cat poop to gold”. Any success is not recorded here.

Here are some images that show the progress from graphic drawing to finished painting.