Cats produce virtual paintings to raise funds for Cats Protection
Creative cats at Cats Protection’s Belfast Adoption Centre have produced some unique artwork in order to raise money for the charity.
Residents of the adoption centre were given a tablet and painting app, in order to avoid dirty paws, to make virtual paintings expressing their creativity.
The unusual project has provided the rescue cats with hours of stimulation and enjoyment and hopes to raise vital funds for the charity so they can continue to help more cats and kittens this winter.
Bel Livingstone, manager of the adoption centre, explained: “We always knew our cats were special but I really didn’t realise the wealth of untapped talent here. Everyone’s welcome to come along and view the cat art on display and of course take the opportunity to meet the artists.”
Volunteer Valeria Higgins, who initiated the project, said: “The cats displayed very different artistic styles. Some were very keen to start painting and would cover the whole canvas within a matter of seconds, while others would look at the screen and ponder what they wanted to draw – ending up with just a single paw print in the middle of the painting. All the artwork is totally unique.”
One of the feline "Paw-cassos" in need of a new home is affectionate three-year-old Banjo, whose use of blobs and splotches, combined with pleasing colour combinations, makes for a unique and thought-provoking home decoration.
The cats produced a total of 39 paintings, with prices starting from £1 for a small print and framed paintings for £10. The art was on sale at Cats Protection’s Christmas Craft Fair in Belfast on Saturday, November 30.
Images courtesy of Cats Protection
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