Jungle Cat 2013

Terri Kelly Moyers made this painting of a Jungle Cat sometime in the 20th century, using oil paint. It’s a dance of oranges and browns, all these earthy tones that make you feel like you’re right there, watching the cat. I love how the paint is thick in places, especially on the flowers, giving them this great texture. Then, on the cat, it’s smoother, softer, like you could reach out and pet it. Look at the way the light catches the cat’s fur, those little strokes of white and gold. It reminds me of Fairfield Porter, how he captured the everyday with such a loving eye. You know, art isn’t about perfection; it’s about feeling. It’s about capturing a moment and letting it live forever.