The Paintings of CatWorks (2022)

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From mid-summer 2015 through today, 175+ 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.

The vast amount of my paintings are created in acrylics 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. 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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Mother Moses - sold

This painting was was completed on December 30th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.
(Sold into a private collection on November 10th, 2023 from Artisans on THE LOOP)
This is her story…Mother Moses has seen many generations of kits. The  matriarch and keeper of “the wisdom book”, Old Mose, as she is called, rules with kindness
and a feline empathy that is rare. She will be greatly missed when she is gone.
This portrait is from a sitting with renowned realist Andrew Wyithfur.

Here is more artwork info and backstory.

Here are some work in progress shots.

St. Teresa has metal parts

This painting was was completed on December 16, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
This is her story…The Robots of Ming rose up against their feline overlords in the later days of the of the steam-driven Victorian Empire.  Teresa of Saxony, through her many cyborg medical sacrifices and evangelical conversion efforts, saved the day. A modicum of peace was therefore achieved as well as a new pronoun added to the lexicon.

Here is more artwork info and backstory.

Here are some work in progress shots

Ulysses Quicksilver -distroyed

This painting was was completed on November 30th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
This is his story…Ulysses Quicksilver is the owner of “Worthless Remains,” a thrift shop for hipsters, specializing in antiquities and esoterica from times past. Tonight he hosts his annual costume party - a gathering of lost souls of a similar persuasion. Marvin the Knife from Whitechapel,  Betty Davis Eyes a bluepoint from the Bronx and Fast Eddie no shoes, from Indianapolis…are among the attendees.

Here is more artwork info and backstory.

Here are some work in progress shots

Miami Mike -sold

This painting was was completed on November 12th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
(Sold to a collector in late Sept 2023)
This is his story…He plays the numbers, moves the blow and generally sells influence to those in need.
Mike you see, is a fixer; every neighborhood needs its fixer, be it godfather, beat walking cop, priest or rabbi.
Mike fills a need. The neighborhood sleeps tight tonight.

Here is more artwork info and backstory.

Here are some work in progress shots

The Vision of Tristan -sold

This painting was was completed on October 14th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
(Sold to a collector on November 4th, 2022)
This is his story…Tristan Luca came of age in the Tuscan Hills of Sienese, in the valley of Chianti, home of the finest red wine in the world. Remarkably; also the home of The Black Rooster, a mafia family dealing in spurious exporting. Tristan has long been the family “see’er”…the roll of rooster-bones-pointing -to-profitable-marketing-directions…and the like. A recent physic storm has rendered him useless to his capo. Arcane symbols, strange planetary arrangements, weird mathematical expressions cloud his mind. He is given to the “thousand mile stare”.

Here is some more info and the backstory.

Here are some work in progress shots

Flash Goodfur-sold

This painting was was completed on September 30th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
(Sold to a collector on June 14th, 2023)

This is the story…Flash Goodfur is one of the best cosplay actors performing today. Flash is shown here at the “Steampunk, SciFi and Fantasy Con (SSF&F)”
where he heads up a talk group on early “20th Century Science Fiction Memorabilia”. Seems  a treasure trove of progenitors’ esoterica has washed ashore.
Much of it early “film stock fragments” from one Buster Crabbe and his movie character Flash Gordon. 

Here is some more info and the backstory.

Here are some work in progress shots.

Tatoo: It’s not a crime

This painting was was completed on September 10th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.

This is the story…“The  curiosity in question was recently unearthed in a Soho sub-basement. But, Roderick the archaeologist, would likely disagree with the sentiment. “No self-respecting feline would be caught dead removing his fur to deface his skin”. Unless of course your one of those fur-less, god-less Sphynx  characters,
lately of the New Town area.  

Here is some more info and the backstory.

Here are some work in progress shots.

Menace has never been so seductive-sold

This painting was was completed on August 23rd, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
(Sold to a collector on October 12th, 2023)

This is the story…“Menace has never been so  seductive,” Beatrice thought to herself.  She’s always was a tad slow with cruel thoughts.
But with the tattoos, the piercings and now the winged  glasses, she had enough minor criminality to get her through the current dilemma.
Of course, therein lies the rub…what to do now? Follow the Fat Man? Or trail the Russian?
She must have the dingus.  

Here is some more info and the backstory.

Here are some work in progress shots.

do not attempt to adjuist the picture

This painting was was completed on August 3rd, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.

This is the story…Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are now controlling the transmission. We control the horizontal and the vertical.
We can deluge you with a thousand  channels or expand one single image to crystal clarity and beyond.
You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the
deepest inner minds to the outer limits.

Here is some more info and the backstory. This painting was originally called “The Feminist” it was completed on July 1st, 2021. It has now been repurposed
to a new artist life.

His Lordship Randolph nibs

This painting was was completed on July 5th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.

This is his story…This is Randolph Nibs, First Lord of the Steam Folk and  mayor of  Hardferdshire on the Thames. He’s tickled pink today; seems this is first time in two years his people can gather, march and party. Good times for his Nibs.

Here are some work in progress shots.

Here is some more info and the backstory.

At the Mountains of madness - repourposed

This painting was was completed on August 15th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
Note: This painting is a repurposing of an earlier work called “Miguel Sanchez of the Port-Au-Prince Punkhatters”.
Very little but his name is retained.

This is his story…I Miguel Sanchez, am forced into speech because men of science have refused to follow my advice.
It is altogether against my will that I tell my reasons for opposing this invasion of the Antarctic, this journey to the cursed dwelling place of Cthulhu,
at The Mountains of Madness.

Here is some more info and the backstory.

The Migrant Calico

This painting was was completed on June 20th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.

This is her story…Within the feline world created from my paintings this is a sad tiny story we call “The Migrant Calico.” Her family murdered
by roving MS16 gangs, left raped and barely alive - Maria knew she must flee. A feline “coyote” charged $1,500 (US) to arrange a crossing.
After weeks of brutalities and uncertainties her journey came to a for now, successful close.
Maria is one of the few that might stand chance at a new lif

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

Here is some more info and the backstory.

Alexander hamelfur

This painting was was completed on May 30th, 2022 and heavily revised on September 11 2023, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.

This is his story…This is Charles, he lived in North Hampton just a tad south of the tiny hamlet of Purrinwell on the Isle of Puss
in the British East Indies. An orphan, raised by a local-merchant  and later educated at Columbia college under the non de plume
of Alexander Hamelfur. Not as well known is his great love of the theater, where he produced the meta classic
“Sincerely A. Ham.” More happened, but that’s another tail.

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

Here is some more info and the backstory.

The great White Hunter-sold

This painting was was completed on May 7th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(Sold to a collector early January 2023)

This is his story…There are those who say “No way! He never existed!” But then…you hear of Edgar Rice Grayfur, a man out of time, son of hereditary peers, shipwrecked and marooned. Raised by a family of great wild cats.
Later would be known as the KOTJ* and the Ruler of mystical city of Opar.
Today he flits back and forth between his Oxford estates and his
holdings on the Dark Continent.
*King of the Jungle

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

Here is some more info and the backstory.

don’t tell anybody i’m bansky -sold

This painting was was completed on April 13th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(Sold to the owner of The Gallery Pub on Thurman’s during May, 2022)

This is his story…The most commercial successful brand name in the art world is Banksy. A Banksy is also a trite political statement painted on someone else’s property. But in this case we find Bansky to be a Manchester bred dandy named Charles…who’s looking to steal a little fame,
by posing in front of the masters subversive epigram.

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

Here is some more info and the backstory.

The Cats Paw-sold

This painting was was completed on March 30th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(In a private collection located in Jefferson Barracks on June 12, 2022)

This is his story…This is Thomas Riley Finn O’Malley. The pastor of Our Lady of the Innocent Fur-balls. He is also the owner of “The Cats Paw” a craft beer brewery,
that was launched to convince his  parishioners of the mostly true notion that American beer is shit. A sign on his desk reads…
”It is said that’s it a good thing the Irish drink, otherwise they would rule the world.”

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

Here is some more info and the backstory.

juan Perez ‘da Fur-ball - repurposed

This painting was was completed on March 15th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.

This is his story…Juan Perez da’ Fur-ball, in service to Isabel of the Shorthairs…is a pompous Tom. He is destined to lead a rag-tag, tail-less army of conquistadors, against the godless felines of the new world. What could possibly go wrong?

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

Here is some more info and the backstory.

Nicholas the Gypsy-sold

This painting was was completed on February 28th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(Sold to a collector, from The Gallery Pub on Thurman, sometime in May, 2022)

This is his story…Nicholas of the dark mountain gypsies was famous in his time. Many in his linage had magical skills like casting spells and brewing potions. His immediate family moved into fortune telling. It is said among believers that Nicholas could predicted the future with uncanny accuracy, BUT…it is also true that he often lost his way and was known to lie about with long-haired WereCats.

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

Here is some more info and the backstory.

alas poor yorick -sold

This painting was was completed on February 14nt, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(Sold to a collector, from The Gallery Pub on Thurman, in May, 2022)

This is his story…Jasper the Shakespuss had always been a theater rat. From his earliest debut as the trickster Puck to his performance as tragic Hamlet at the Feline Renaissance Festival - the byword is excellence. “Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him Horatio! A fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy. He hath borne me on his back a thousand times.”

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

Here is some more info and the backstory.

Miguel sanchez of the port-au-prince Punkhatters-repurposed

This painting was was completed on January 31st, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.

This is his story…Miguel Sanchez is the leader of the Port-au-Prince Punk-Hatters a splinter group Haiti’s infamous Steampunk Zombies.
Practicing modern day dark magics is de rigueur for the Punk-Hatters. It’s all in fun of course,
until your recruits start poppin’ out of the damp earth.

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

the octopus queen -sold

This painting was was completed on January 15th, 2022, 30”x 30”, acrylic on hardwood with an 1 1/2” cradle.
One of a kind, no prints.
(Sold to a collector on February 25th, 2022)

This is her story…The Octopus Queen is a second-hand but gently used emporium, of genre flotsam. Founded more than a century ago by a group of practical magicians looking to get into retail. Today it’s proprietor is Betty Whitefur. She is also the leader of a steampunk faction of the “society for the protection of unwanted objects”, who rent space from the Octopus. Complex fiscal arrangements please Betty…and make her purr.

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

Here is some more info and the backstory.