Caturday- Dorothy Simmons Skelton at Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento

 Art, Art Shows by Location, Artists, California Art Shows, Painting / Painters, Sacramento
May 092026
 

Cats, painted in the 1930s, is by artist and educator Dorothy Geneva Simmons Skelton. It is currently on view at Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento as part of their permanent collection.

From the museum about the artist-

Dorothy Simmons was born in Woodland, California, and grew up in Oakland. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she completed a B.A. and M.A. in art and education. During World War II, after marrying U.S. Army Air Corps officer John Skelton, she moved to Arlington, Virginia, and worked at the Pentagon in military intelligence. In 1948, she became a civilian member of Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Section Unit (aka the Monuments Men), which protected cultural monuments during the war and subsequently restituted art and other objects confiscated by Nazis.

Caturday- Todd Purse in Downtown Wilmington, Delaware

 Art, Artists, Delaware Street Art, Painting / Painters, Wilmington Street Art
Jan 172026
 

Todd Purse recently created this mural on the wall outside of local independent bookstore Huxley and Hiro‘s new location.

You can also find his work at Create Magic Studios, which he runs with his wife, Allison.

Caturday- John Banovich’s “Partners” at The James Museum in St. Pete

 Art, Art Shows by Location, Artists, Florida Art Shows, Painting / Painters, Pinellas County, St. Pete
Aug 092025
 

Pictured above is John Banovich‘s painting Partners, 2007, from the permanent collection of The James Museum in St. Pete, Florida.

From the museum and artist about the work-

Lions are most affectionate with their companions of the same gender. Male lions will change prides but stay with their coalition partners for their entire lives.

“There is no greater bond in the big cat world than between pride mates.”
– John Banovich

 

Caturday- Cindy Bernard’s “Dangle”

 Art, Art Shows by Location, Artists, New York Art Shows, Painting / Painters
May 312025
 

Cindy Bernhard‘s Dangle, 2024, was part of PLATO gallery’s 2024 inaugural group exhibition, Double Vision.

In a recent interview with Overstandard, she discusses her practice and specifically the use of cats-

Cats and dogs frequently appear in your paintings as stand-ins for humans, adding layers of humor and empathy. What inspired this choice, and how do these animals enhance the narratives within your work?

Cindy: I was trained in figure painting, and I was making figure paintings for many years. I found that when painting the figure, the dialog about my work became a conversation about identity politics. In my painting practice, that is not of interest to me. My interests lie in the human experience, not gender, or body type, or the color of someone’s skin. I’m interested in shared human connection, shared emotions like grief, pain, beauty, suffering, and joy. There are days I miss painting the figure and I can see it returning in my work again one day.

With that in mind… What do you think it is about cats that resonates so well with you?

Cindy:  I love looking for the cats and dogs in old master paintings: they are always so weird and expressive.  Even though they are in the background and very small, they have a lot to say. In my work the cats become the main character, I think it adds humor, and it’s easier for people to connect to the cat than a figure, which is interesting.  There’s also a song I love, by one of my favorite bands, mewithoutyou.  For some reason this part of the song ‘a glass can only spill what it contains’ always stuck with me…

A cat came drifting
On my porch from the outside cold
And with eyes closed, drinking
Warm milk from my bowl
Thought, “Nobody hears me, nobody hears me
As I crept in so soft
And nobody sees me, nobody sees me”
As I watch six steps off

In my mind I would always see this cat creeping along….not wanting to be caught.  I think it’s about when we do things in the dark and think no one knows, God still sees.

NYC Art Shows- TIDE at Ross + Kramer Gallery

 Art, Art Shows by Location, Artists, New York Art Shows, Painting / Painters, Street Art
Feb 252023
 

TIDE- “SEA E”

TIDE- “DAYS” and “CALM”

 

Closing on 2/25 at Ross + Kramer in NYC is artist TIDE’s  (Tatsuhiro Ide) debut solo exhibition, HAPPYSADEMPTYFULL.

From the gallery’s website-

TIDE is a Tokyo-based artist renowned for his signature cat character, which he depicts in monochromatic, domestic settings. Beginning in 2019, TIDE has made grayscale paintings of this cat character, existing within various domestic environments, often punctuated with art historical references. In this newest body of work, the cat, perhaps an avatar for the artist himself, lounges in a cozy bed, swathed in blankets and layers of duvets.

The title of the exhibition comes from a painting, HAPPYSADEMPTYFULL, and reflects the cycles of feelings that one experiences throughout a day. The subject matter feels especially relevant given current events—a housecat, much like humans in a pandemic lockdown, has a somewhat narrowed spectrum of experience.

TIDE works in multiple layers, using airbrush and spray paint to express the illusion of depth in a delicate environment, and employs a variety of brush stroke techniques in order to create the appearance of texture and natural elements. TIDE’s work wonderfully demonstrates the value and richness of harmonious composition. His monochromatic palette, coupled with crisp yet gentle silhouettes, ignites a pronounced sense of nostalgia.

St. Pete Murals- Danial Ryan Art- Cats

 Art, Artists, Drawing, Florida Street Art, Painting / Painters, Printmaking, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art
Jan 212023
 

This mural was created by Florida artist Danial Ryan. For more of his unique artwork, mostly featuring cats, check out his Instagram and Etsy shop.

SHINE Mural Festival 2018 St. Pete- Illsol

 Art, Artists, Florida Street Art, Public Art, St. Petersburg Street Art, Street Art
Jan 072023
 

Notice Us was created for SHINE Mural Festival 2018 by Michelle Sawyer and Tony Krol. Together the husband and wife artist team create murals under the moniker illsol.  The mural depicts the endangered Florida panther.

For more of their work,  you can also find them on Instagram.

 

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