Sunday, July 1, 2018

The Elder and my visit to a cat shelter in LA

The Elder  Oil on panel, 8"x8,"  SOLD
This week and perhaps the next few, I will be sharing paintings inspired by a visit to an LA area cat shelter...  I chose Pet Pride for
it's cage free cats and two outdoor enclosed spaces, offering natural light. Formed in 1965, the shelter claims to be the "largest, oldest and most well-know charitable organization in the US that deals solely with cats..." The cats live in a residential home that has been converted into a shelter.  The shelter is no-kill and offers lifetime care for surrendered cats. Adoptions too, if you are local to LA.  Here's a link.  

 Free range cats everywhere, I had a delightful time photographing them. This is the second such shelter I've visited... The home was oddly situated, nearly under the 10 freeway, a super busy spot.  Despite that, I found it to be remarkably clean and peaceful. "The Elder" the first of two paintings of the same cat, the second will post next!  

6 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 1, 2018 at 7:22 PM

    Love your paintings, followed you for years. Cat House on the Kings in CA has 800 cats and 300 kittens. All roaming free on 16 acres. I would guess they might be largest

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    1. Diane HoeptnerJuly 2, 2018 at 7:54 PM

      !!! Wow! I must visit next time!! Thanks for commenting, Jerry! I'm glad to know you are there!!

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  2. Kathryn HansenJuly 2, 2018 at 11:48 AM

    Wow...can't believe I never heard of them before. I will have to visit, altho I am at max capacity with cats!! Love this painting even more now!!!♥

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  3. Sharon L. GravesJuly 2, 2018 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful painting Diane. Love his stance and the loose strokes!

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    1. Diane HoeptnerJuly 2, 2018 at 7:55 PM

      Yes, the pose is a bit dramatic... I think that's what drew me to this one. Thank you, Sharon!

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