Friday, August 24, 2012

"Fun Finds" Friday

This is a random gathering of pet-related things we thought you might find interesting. 
(Okay, and a lot of it is from Mommy's snoop time on Pinterest!)

If you have a fun find you'd like us to feature, send us a shout-out by clicking on the Contact Us tab above.

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This was my very first Pinterest purchase! Dr. Eve Riser-Roberts is a microbiologist and artist. She's also a very cool person we've had the pleasure of conversing with and getting to know! Eve's original series, "Famous Artists' Cats," is filled with both beauty and fun. She has 'envisioned' the cats of such artists as Gauguin, Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso and many more.

I loved the Jackson Pollock painting (below) and bought the fine art print (20x27 with white borders, $35).

If you visit the link for this painting, you'll be treated to a fun and whimsical story of how Jackson's cat came to have such a glorious coat.

You can view all Dr. Riser-Roberts' cat parody paintings - and their accompanying tales - as well as purchase fine art prints of them at The Cat Gallery.

Jackson Pollock's cat (frame not included in print) copyright © 2012, Eve Riser-Roberts


My other two faves are Magritte's cats - the story is hysterical! - and Beethoven's cat. I love the visual double entendre in Beethoven's cat and the wit of the story, too.












18 comments:

  1. TW loves Jackson Pollock and she says the painting is beautiful and quite the bargain.

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    1. We agree! And you'd love the artist. Dr. Riser-Roberts is a really fascinating person!

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  2. Just simply a great picture, we loved it. Have a fabulous Friday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  3. Wow, that is a fantastic painting! We're going to go check out Dr. Riser-Roberts' other paintings now. :)

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  4. I'm going to have to try a Pollock--I've also tried Warhol and van Gogh!

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  5. I never new Pollock did cats!! Brilliant!

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  6. Oh, I have seen this artist's work before and she is awesome! My favorite painting of hers is the Van Gogh - I think it perfectly captures the feline spirit. ;-)

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  7. This kitty looks so much like my feline sister Tutu!

    Your pal, Pip

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  8. jolie histoire d'un beau chat fier

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  9. Great painting! We're gonna hop over there now. Happy Caturday, furriends. xoxo

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  10. This is beautiful! We looked at the website and it's our FAVE, paws down.

    Ok, so I'm gonna try putting a link here, just like you taught me...even though we're pretty much html morons in this townhouse.

    So here goes -

    Katie and Glogirly Rock The House

    xo, Katie & The Girl

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  11. Well whatya know!
    We just graduated from html moron status and are movin' on up to html rookie. Knowing just enough to be dangerous.

    ; )

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