The Book of the Cat, Angus Hyland, Caroline Roberts

Today, something very exciting: I am pleased to share with you "The Book of the Cat!" 

Angus Hyland and Caroline Roberts have created an exquisite little compendium of cat art accompanied by thoughtfully written vignettes and cat quotes. What a delight to have my art (several paintings including a couple of the Coco!) included. 

You can't tell from the photo, but the heavy cardstock cover features a lovely linen texture... The book is beautifully crafted.
"Brooding Coco" on page 131!

(Above) "Cat Study" (detail) Edward Hopper sketches, 1941 and "Jilt" by Owen Smith, 2012. Also, Lucien Freud's "Girl with Kitten," 1947. (Didn't know he ever painted a cat!?)

My painting "White Cat," The quote reads:

"Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as Gods. Cats have never forgotten this." (Anonymous)  :)



Love these watercolor ink paintings by Endre Penovac titled "Tranquility," 2015 and "Excited," 2014.

Me thinks nearly the perfect gift for the cat person in your life. Use the discount code DIANE to receive a 25% discount on the Laurence King website!  Also available on Amazon here.  

Husband and I are still moteling it here.  We expect to move into new place by the end of the month if not sooner!

I See Daisies and a Coco Update

I See Daisies  Oil on wood, 6" x 6," Reserved

Before we left our home in Cleveland, husband and I had to shoo Coco cat out of hiding from the bowels of the basement... He knew changes were afoot and he wasn't havin' it. It took him a few days to recover after we moved into the motel, curled up tight under the covers of the bed. He's fine now, his appetite has returned and he's his sweet self again. More paintings when I am able!  Thanks for reading.

New Do and cable TV rocks

New Do  Oil on panel, 10" x 10,"  Reserved

Greetings from a motel room off of Interstate 90! Motel living: I'm having a terrible time pulling myself away from cable TV. Chip and Joanna Gaines really ARE the cutest couple EVER. Also there's a cafe in Japan that serves only mayonnaise inspired foods... Mayo milkshakes, mayo muffins etc...?!  And a really interesting documentary about a woman who made a fortune selling crystal meth before serving a 20 year prison sentence. But I digress. :) I am getting some painting done, a couple new paintings this week: both reserved for the Skull and Skeleton in Art V: Folk Art to Pop Culture at Lakeland Community College/Kirtland, OH in September. 

Hoeptner Happenings Newsletter and BYE for now!

Quick post today:  My Hoeptner Happenings newsletter went out this week.  if you missed it, here's a link.  I forgot to put a banner across the top, doh?!  Kindly ignore that part, lol.

Finally, I must bid you a fond farewell for now.  Our home is 99% packed.  This weekend we move into a temporary digs until the new house becomes available. I'll be back on the other side. 

White Witch

White Witch  Oil on panel, 6" x 6,"  $195.

It's a lot of packing going on here. Still. I'm worried about Coco. That little gray animal doesn't like change, though I've been reading up on how to make the transition easier for him...  If you have a tip/experience on moving with a cat, I'd love to hear about it in the comments.

Alison and moving is tedious business

Alison  Oil on panel, 6" x 6,"  SOLD

"Alison" will grow into her outrageous whiskers...  A bit of glare on photo here, it's better in life.

The Captive

In other news, "The Captive" kitty model has a profile on the Cleveland APL website, great cat!!  Here's a link if you reside in Cleveland and would consider adopting.

Husband and I continue to pack for the move. We've been in this house for ten years and stuff accumulated.  Who knew we owned five camera tripods?!  Only two of which include release plates -the parts that connect the camera to the tripod? Though, a couple of those turned up and I will attempt to match all before boxing! **sigh**

Off the Chain, crazy eyed cat painting

Off the Chain  Oil on panel, 6" x 6,"  195.

Patches and Blue

Patches and Blue  Oil on panel, 8" x 6,"  SOLD

Same kitty as "The Captive" (see third down on blog.) This cat is so interesting to paint, maybe do another. If you are not subscribed to receive my paintings in your email, you are invited!  Here's a link.

Stoic Kitten

Stoic Kitten  Oil on panel, 8" x 6,"  $220

The Captive

The Captive  Oil on panel, 8" x 6," SOLD