Dec 10, 2017


Cats of Karavella Atelier. Cat paintings by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Cats of Karavella Atelier

Cats of Karavella Atelier - Paintings from Portugal by Dora Hathazi Mendes


My Cats of Karavella Atelier - Paintings from Portugal Blog is now on WordPress

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Cat Art Calendar

Cat Art Calendar

Cat Art Calendar by Dora Hathazi Mendes, Cats of Karavella Collection
Cat Art Calendars by Cats of Karavella


My New Cat Art Calendar avalable from my Cats of Karavella Zazzle Store. Featuring 12 of my latest cat paintings from the Cats of Karavella Collection.Thank you for supporting my Art!

Cat Portraits Collection

Visit my new Cat Portraits Collection.

Cat Portraits by Dora Hathazi Mendes

Recently I started a new collection about cat portraits, which you can find in my  Online Art Gallery.





Oct 3, 2017

Love Is In The Air - Cat Art

A lovely and cheerful ecoline painting about a ginger cat in rainbow socks looking up to the dance of mating colourful birds. 

The red cat is surrounded with motifs of Italian Art Deco illustration from the end of the XIX. Century, and sitting on green leaves, which is a decorative pattern from a XX. Century book illustration from the Netherlands. The original cat painting is the part of my Cats of Karavella Collection. 

Love Is In The Air Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Love Is In The Air Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes

The original artwork will reveal a gorgeous surprise to its future owner, as the grey parts of the painting is made by silver paint, which will add a wonderful effect, as walking live in front of the painting, the silver parts will brightly pop out, and will give an additional movement to the artwork. Who are interested in finding matching artwork for this particular cat painting, please check out my Sleeping Beauty, and Indian Cat With Lilies artworks too also from my Cats of Karavella Collection!

The original cat painting is currently available for sale! The Love Is In The Air Cat Art is available from my Online Art Gallery as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood, metal etc ) and related products such as home decor, apparel, etc. with Worldwide Shipping.


Thank You for your interest in my Artwork, and thank you for supporting me by sharing!

Oct 2, 2017

Hearts and Tails - Cat Art

A thank you message with two lovely cats eating from their food bowls, in front of a giant red heart. The black and white tuxedo cat, and the white cat curling together their tails, symbolise their unity and brotherhood. 

Decorated with an Art Deco Flower motif from a XIX. Century English book illustration. This painting was inspired by a photograph of one of my dear collector, a lovely image about his cats, the tuxedo Oliver and the recently adopted white cat, Mr. Hoover peacefully eating together. 


Hearts and Tails - Cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Hearts and Tails - Cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes

The original painting is not available for sale, as it was a present to show my gratitude. Prints and unique products are available for those, who want to send a lovely thank you message to a cat lover.

The Hearts and Tails Cat Art is available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood, metal etc ) and related products such as home decor, apparel, etc. with Worldwide Shipping.


Thank You for your interest in my Artwork, and thank you for supporting me by sharing!

Aug 14, 2017

He Is Back - Blue Cat Art

He Is Back - Blue Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes.



Cats often disappear, often for days or even weeks, and if we are lucky, they come back to us, or to their food bowl. 
They come back with some new injuries, or some awards, normally they don´t show any regret, because they caused us several sleepless nights. They just appear suddenly, and continue where they left. 

Recently I had the pleasure, and also the emotional farewell from one of my treasured cat art of mine, on of my best sellers titled The Blue Cat With Goldfish was sold, and I was thinking so much about him, I imagined, how would be, if my Blue Cat would just suddenly appear on my door step. And the new Blue Cat painting was born. A whimsical cat painting with a stained glass window, checkered floor, and philodendron leaves. The ecoline painting is the part of the Cats of Karavella Collection. I hope you will like it!



He is Back - Blue Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes

The He is Back - Blue Cat Art painting  is available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood, metal etc ) and related products such as home decor, apparel, etc. with Worldwide Shipping.




He is Back Blue Cat Collection from Cats of Karavella


For more customizable products related to this white cat painting and to my other cat art, visit the International Store Links of Cats of Karavella to find your own Country Store which offers also Worldwide Shipping.

The original blue cat painting is currently available for sale, please Contact Me by sending a message through my website.

Thank You for your interest in my Artwork, and thank you for supporting me by sharing!

Aug 2, 2017

Peek A Boo Siamese Cat

Peek A Boo Siamese Cat. Watercolor painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.


Recently I started to experiment with my new White Nights watercolor set, and this Siamese cat painting is one of the result, I am really pleased with. This painting in fact is not following the Style of the Cats of Karavella Collection, because for those I normally use Ecoline brilliant liquid watercolor, and has a different way of appreciating cats decorating the background with Art Deco motifs, and so on. This artwork more realistic with its lush green leaves, and I had great pleasure to create it.

Peek a Boo Siamese Cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Peek A Boo Siamese cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes

The Peek A Boo Siamese Cat painting  is available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood, metal etc ) and related products such as home decor, apparel, etc. with Worldwide Shipping. And I must say it is fitting really nicely on the several products. I am in love with the duvet, the tote and the pillows at least, but the round beach towel is absolutely lovely too!


Peek A Boo Siamese Cat Collection by Cats of Karavella
For more customizable products related to this white cat painting and to my other cat art, visit the International Store Links of Cats of Karavella to find your own Country Store which offers also Worldwide Shipping.

The original cat painting is currently available for sale, please Contact Me by sending a message through my website.

Thank You for your interest in my Artwork, and thank you for supporting me by sharing!


Jul 17, 2017

My Brother From Another Mother - Cat Art

My Brother From Another Mother. Cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.


What happen if a mouse and a cat meet? Usually nothing nice right? But in my paintings, everything is possible. 
My Brother From Another Mother, a charming, whimsical white cat painting, an unlikely friendly encounter of a tattooed white cat and a mouse, appeared to be the best buddies of the World. The are decorated with little pink flowers, and green leaves, in front of a geometric pattern English Art Deco style stained glass window from around 1920. My newest addition for the Cats of Karavella Collection.

My Brother Form Another Mother - Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes

The My Brother From Another Mother cat painting  is available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood, metal etc ) and related products such as home decor, apparel, etc. with Worldwide Shipping.

Some example from the My Brother From Another Mother Collection

For more customizable products related to this white cat painting and to my other cat art, visit the International Store Links of Cats of Karavella to find your own Country Store which offers also Worldwide Shipping.
Or go directly to the My Brother From Another Mother Collection of Zazzle Shop Cats of Karavella.


For available originals and commission works, 
please Contact Me by sending a message through my website.


Thank You for your interest in my Artwork, and thank you for supporting me by sharing!

Jul 8, 2017

Blue Cat With Goldfish - Cat Art

Blue Cat With Goldfish by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.


A charming and colorful cat painting about a Blue Cat with striped socks looking down into the round aquarium where the goldfish swims peacefully. My lovely pets finally in a peaceful scenery framed in by my idyllic artist statement - friends forever-. The Cat has calmed down, she doesn't want to catch it anymore.  Such simple view brings peace to my day journey , hopefully they will help you find it too. 


Blue Cat With Goldfish cat art by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Blue Cat with Goldfish - cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes



"Japanese goldfish 
With your gossamer tail, 
You are the loveliest creature
I have ever seen. 

Japanese kitten, 
Put your tongue back in 
where it belongs 
And go away. 
I know exactly what you are thinking."
 - by Paul Gallico 

The Blue Cat with the Goldfish painting is my all time Best Seller, most popular Artwork, it is available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood, metal etc ) and related products with Worldwide Shipping.


Blue Cat With Goldfish Collection by Cats of Karavella
Some example from the Blue Cat With Goldfish Collection by Cats of Karavella

For customizable products,  such as items featuring lovely cat quotes, or “add your name” unique products related to the Blue Cat With Goldfish cat painting and to my other cat art, visit the International Store Links of Cats of Karavella to find your own Country Store which offers also Worldwide Shipping.

Thank You for your interest in my Artwork, and thank you for supporting me by sharing!

Jul 6, 2017

Black Cat with Floral Motif of Art Nouveau - Cat Art

Black Cat with Floral Motif of Art Nouveau by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.

There is one style with I fell in love at first sight, and it is called Art Nouveau. Was a very short lived, but highly creative movement, and I adore every aspect of it. The curved ornamental designs inspired by nature, the strong contours, the paintings of Mucha, the architecture, the dreamlike, otherworldly feel.  On my cat paintings, I often incorporate Art Nouveau elements, or simply get inspired by this decorative style.


Black Cat with Floral Motif of Art Nouveau by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Black Cat with Floral Motif of Art Nouveau by Dora Hathazi Mendes


My painting titled Black Cat of Floral Motif of Art Nouveau is one of best example for my passion to this unique style. An elegant cat painting which incorporates the black cat theme and decoration elements of Belgian Art Nouveau, also called Secession, or Jugendstil from the Turn of the Century. The Cat with the necklace is beautifully framed with ornaments of black organic lines, white mosaic, and gold flowers, in front of the warm red colour background.


Some example from the Art Nouveau black cat collection by Cats of Karavella
Some example from the Art Nouveau black cat collection by Cats of Karavella



Art Nouveau Black Cat Art available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood, metal etc ) and related products with Worldwide Shipping.

For customizable products,  such as items featuring lovely cat quotes, or “add your name” unique products related to the Art Deco Black Cat painting and to my other cat art, visit the International Store Links of Cats of Karavella to find your own Country Store which offers also Worldwide Shipping.

Thank You for your interest in my Artwork, and thank you for supporting me by sharing!

Jul 5, 2017

Silver Tabby with Mandala - Cat Art

Silver Tabby with Mandala, cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.


A mandala is a symbol both spiritual, and ritual in Indian religions, representing the microcosms of the universe, symbolising unity and harmony, and often used for an aid to meditation.

Silver Tabby with Mandala cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Silver Tabby With Mandala - Cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes


The smallest Feline is a masterpiece says the quote from Leonardo da Vinci. Just look into the eyes of a Cat, and listen the purring as chanting, this Divine Creature will help you experience both. See the Universe in her eyes, and probably your Cat will be your best Buddhist teacher, to show you how to meditate, how to obtain peace in your world. 

On my cat painting a silver coloured, elegantly striped, sophisticated tabby cat sitting in front of blue background with a mandala, surrounded with a geometric, stained glass style yellow frame as decorative element.

Silver Tabby with Mandala Collection by Cats of Karavella
Some Example from the Silver Tabby with Mandala Collection by Cats of Karavella
Silver Tabby with Mandala Cat Art available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood, metal etc ) and related products with Worldwide Shipping.

For customizable products,  such as items featuring lovely cat quotes, or “add your name” unique products related to the Silver Tabby with Mandala cat painting and to my other cat art, visit the International Store Links of Cats of Karavella to find your own Country Store which offers also Worldwide Shipping.

Thank You for your interest in my Artwork, and thank you for supporting me by sharing!

Jul 4, 2017

Legend of the Siamese - Cat Art

Legend of the Siamese, Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.

Once upon a time, an Eastern princess of Siam went to her daily bath to a lake. As usual, she was accompanied by her favourite cat, a Siamese. Because she was worrying for losing her ring, she placed it into the tail of the cat. The cat bended his tail for preventing the ring to fall off, and gradually over the years the tail of the Siamese Cat became with a permanent kink.

Legend of the Siamese, whimsical cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes, Cats of Karavella Collection
Legend of the Siamese - Cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes


By the tale the Siamese cats were highly appreciated for their kinked tail, but today considered as a fault of the breed. On my whimsical painting I used freely the attributes of the Siamese, because one of their uniqueness is the sky blue eyes, and point coloration. Other eye colours are more typical for Orient Cats which breed practically have Siamese body and soul with different fur pattern and eye colour. My siamese cats have yellow eyes, green striped fur, golden dotted tails, and they are sitting graciously front of red background, and surrounded by a hand painted frame in Art Deco style.
Legend of the Siamese Collection by Cats of Karavella. Siamese cat gifts for cat lovers
Some example from the Legend of the Siamses Collection by Cats of Karavella
Legend of the Siamese Cat Art available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood, metal etc ) and related products with Worldwide Shipping.

For customizable products,  such as items featuring lovely cat quotes, or “add your name” unique products related to the Legend of the Siamese cat painting and to my other cat art, visit the International Store Links of Cats of Karavella to find your own Country Store which offers also Worldwide Shipping.

Thank You for your interest in my Artwork, and thank you for supporting me by sharing!