Jun 30, 2017

Pretty Me In Tuxedo - Cat Art by Cats of Karavella

Pretty My In Tuxedo. Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.

A brand new painting from the Cats of Karavella Collection paying tribute for tuxedo cats. 

As I mentioned before, I have special feelings towards tuxedo cats. As a child, we had two feral cats, I can say with the most common patterns, at least in Hungary. One was a very tamed brown tabby called Mili, and the other called Miska who was an extremely wild tuxedo. We loved them both very much, but I was always wondering as a little kid, what could be his problem that he never let us not only to stroke him, but to touch him. We didn't have any contact with him, he just came for the daily milk portion, and brought us sometimes a mouse or a bird, but he was so wild, we never even could tell him thank you, most of the time he just ran away :)

An art deco, and stained glass styled tuxedo cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes, Cats of Karavella Collection
Pretty Me In Tuxedo - Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes

Pretty Me In Tuxedo, is a bright coloured mixture of a lovely cat and floral patterns, ideal present and gift idea for tuxedo cat lovers. Ecoline painting with bold colours, about a black and white cat or in other name tuxedo cat sitting front of a English Stained glass window with orchid from around 1920. Black and red background a detail from a American stencil pattern from the first years of the XX Century, and on the ground green leaves, details from an Italian Illustration from the end of the XIX. Century.


Olivervampirekitty with Cats of Karavella Totes
 The inspiration for this cat painting came from a handsome tuxedo cat called Oliver, who has an Instagram account @olivervampirekitty. He is one of my collector, and follower at @cats_of_karavella . 
Oliver tuxedo cat with Cats of Karavella TotesHe is not only a gorgeous black and white kitty, but has great affection for bags, and also for red color, that is why I choose for the background red with black motifs, to fit nicely to the tuxedo markings.

Pretty Me In Tuxedo 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 additional Pretty Me In Tuxedo 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 Pretty Me In Tuxedo Collection of Zazzle Shop Cats of Karavella.




Some Example from the Pretty Me In Tuxedo designs by Cats of Karavella

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Jun 29, 2017

Winged Feline - Cat Art by Cats of Karavella

Winged Feline, Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.

“If you gave wings to a cat, it would not condescend to be a bird. It would be an angel.” – from Dick Shawn.
The hybrid winged cats appear in mythology and history throughout the centuries. And for centuries they are following us. They are mystical, or even demonic?! Or exactly the opposite, they are protecting us from demons, and from other kind of bad fellows.
Winged Feline Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes

On my cat painting a blue Sphynx Cat with gorgeous wings sitting in front of yellow background, surrounded by a hand painted frame.  The letter P is for Pisica, the Romanian name for Cat, as I made this painting yet back while we were living in Bucharest. But can stand for Monogram P, any name with start with this letter, or depending on us what significant meaning it has in our life.

Winged Feline Collection by Cats of Karavella. Sphinx cat gifts for cat lovers
Some Example from the Winged Feline Collection by Cats of Karavella

Winged Feline 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 Winged Feline 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.

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Jun 27, 2017

Sun and Moon - Cat Art by Cats of Karavella

Cat Art titled Sun and Moon - Honourable Cat, by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection 

A simple bold coloured painting about a green and black striped cat with the Sun and the Moon in front of silver dotted orange and yellow base.  I made this painting after I read the lovely poem from Paul Gallico, titled Honourable Cat.
“I am Cat.
I am honourable.
I have pride.
I have dignity.
And I have memory.
For I am older than you.
I am older than your Gods, the Tree Gods,
The Stone Gods,
The thunder and Lightning and the Sun Gods,
And your God of Love.
I too can love,
But with only half a heart,
And that I offer you.
Accept what I am able to give,
For were I to give you all,
I could not bear your inevitable treachery.
Let us remain honourable friends.”
– by Paul Gallico from Honourable Cat.
Sun and Moon collection by Cats of Karavella. Cat designs for cat lovers
Some example from the Sun and Moon - Honourable Cat Collection by Cats of Karavella

Sun and Moon 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 Sun and Moon 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.

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Jun 25, 2017

Blue Tabby - Cat Art by Cats of Karavella

Cat Art titled Blue Tabby by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection 

As a child, we had two cats, one wild male, which was a black and white tuxedo called Miska, and a very affectionate female tabby cat, Mili. That was the time when I first fallen in love with cats, and from my saved money I bought the first cat book of my existing collection, which was about different cat breeds of the world.
I was very surprised to see, that certain fur colors were called blue in the book, instead of grey, so later on I painted my own version of my childhood cat, but this time made it really-really blue.

Blue Tabby whimsical cat art by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Blue Tabby cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes


Let me introduce you the new mutation of the mackerel cat, my extremely Blue Tabby painting which is resting lazily in front of orange background with hand painted black mosaic motifs,  also an Art Deco style stained glass window, and pink silver dotted frame.


Blue Tabby Designs from the Cats of Karavella Collection for cat lovers
Blue Tabby Designs from the Cats of Karavella Collection


Blue Tabby 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 Blue Tabby 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.

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Jun 22, 2017

Dreaming About - Cat Art by Cats of Karavella

Cat Art titled Dreaming About by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection .

“If there were to be an universal sound depicting peace, I would surely vote for the purr.” Quote by Barbara L. Diamond.  
A whimsical, orange, blue and white colored painting about a peacefully sleeping striped cat front of decorated background in the style of the Art Deco stained glass windows. The white-blue striped tabby is surrounded by painted silver mosaic, dots, and a question mark which gave  the title, what is she dreaming about?
The Dreaming About painting suggests a calm atmosphere; it is ideal decoration to room of children for instance.

Dreaming About Collection by Cats of Karavella for cat lovers
Dreaming About sample designs from the Cats of Karavella Collection.

Dreaming About 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 Dreaming About 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.

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Jun 20, 2017

Peace and Love - Cat Art by Cats of Karavella

Cat Art titled Peace and Love by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.

Cats are lovely, stroking them make us relaxed, and anyway how true is the quote by Jane Pauley, that "You cannot look at a sleeping cat, and feel tense".



Peace and Love cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Peace and Love - Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes

A cute white cat, a lovely creature sleeping peacefully on green leaves in harmony with nature in front of decorated background a German book illustration motif from the 19th century Art Nouveau or Jugendstil . K letter is for Katze, the German name for Cat. But also for Kitty, and as a charming present, can be for Kylie, Kim, Kennedy, Khloe, Katherine, Kate, Katie, and for many girls with name start with letter K. The whimsical, quirky and colorful cat painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Art Collection. Ideal home decor for Cat lovers, and for girls room. Also gifts for Valentines Day.



Peace and Love Collection by Cats of Karavella. Cat designs for cat lovers.
Some example from the Peace and Love Collection by Cats of Karavella

Peace and Love Cat Art available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood 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 Peace and Love 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.

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Jun 18, 2017

Hide and Seek - Cat Art by Cats of Karavella

Cat Art titled The Cat and The Moon by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.

Kittens are mischievous little creatures, playful a little children continously experimenting the big world around them, sniffing. poking, jumping, running, they are practically unstoppable little energy bombs. 


Hide and Seek Cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Hide and Seek - Cat Art by Dora Hathazi Mendes


On my whimsical spring painting a red and a black striped little kitten are playing hide and seek in the silver dotted high grass, in front of painted green and yellow mosaic pattern. Their striped tails are like little antennas up into the air letting their camouflage not as effective as they expected.


Some design from the Hide and Seek Collection by Cats of Karavella
The whimsical cat painting is the part of my Cat Inspired Artwork Collection. Hide and Seek Cat Art available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood etc ) and related products with Worldwide Shipping.


For customizable products,  such as items featuring funny cat quotes, or “add your name” unique products related to the Hide and Seek 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.

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Jun 13, 2017

The Cat and the Moon - Cat Art by Cats of Karavella

Cat Art titled The Cat and The Moon by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.


There must be something important going on between the cats and the moon. Proved by the huge amount of artworks, poems, quotes related with this unique combination.
I made this simple, but cheerful little cat painting after I accidentally re-found the well known poem from William Butler Yeats, and I gave to it the same title, The Cat And The Moon


The Cat And The Moon - Cat painting by Dora Hathazi Mendes

Patricia Dale-Green thoughts are also describing very accurately this topic: ” The cat has always been associated with the moon. Like the moon it comes to life at night, escaping from humanity and wandering over housetops with its eyes beaming out through the darkness. ”

For me, cats are one of the most sophisticated animals on Earth. They can let you close, but still they keep some distance. Like the Moon, seems close but in fact yet far away… Both remain mysterious, you never able to know them completely.


The Cat and the moon gifts for cat lovers
Some example from the Cat And The Moon Collection of Cats of Karavella



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

For more variety of customizable products,  such as cat quotes, or “add your name” items related with my Cat Art, visit the International Store Links of Cats of Karavella Zazzle Store, to find your own Country Store which offers also Worldwide Shipping.

Or if you are a US citizen you can go straight to the The Cat And The Moon Collection of Cats of Karavella 


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

Dora Hathazi Mendes 
Karavella Atelier


Jun 11, 2017

Hunter in Camouflage - Cat Art by Cats of Karavella

Cat Art titled Hunter in Camouflage by Dora Hathazi Mendes, from the Cats of Karavella Collection.


I made this whimsical cat painting while I was expecting our first child. But this time I already knew, that we were going to have a baby boy.
I always thought that cats are feminine animals, because of their grace and beauty, but that time  I wanted to create something which put an effect more on the masculine side of these gorgeous felines, and as well something which goes well with blue and fit better in the room of a boy!
So, the Hunter in Camouflage was born and took place in my boy´s room as decoration, waiting for his arrival.

Cat Art Hunter in Camouflage by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Cat Art Hunter in Camouflage by Dora Hathazi Mendes
Cats are excellent hunters, born with the instinct of chasing and catching a prey. They are great opportunist as well, and they rarely miss a chance to grab an extra titbit, or catch a bird, or rodent, can be for hunger, but also only for the sake of hunting, and sheer excitement. The depictions of cat as thieves, normally displays the stealth, patience and quicksilver action which are the skills not only of a thief, but also of a hunter which perfected by long practice.

On my colorful, whimsical painting a black, striped tailed cat waiting motionless staring at three eggs, and trying to camouflage itself among long grass, in front of painted blue and yellow mosaic pattern. The feline is waiting for his big moment, for the first chick arrive to the world, without noticing the danger hidden just behind.

Some example from the Hunter in Camouflage Collection by Cats of Karavella
The Hunter in Camouflage available from the Official Website of Dora Hathazi Mendes as high quality wide variety of prints ( canvas, acrylic, framed, wood etc ) and related products with Worldwide Shipping.
For more variety of customizable products,  such as cat quotes, or “add your name” items related with my Cat Art, visit the International Store Links of Cats of Karavella Zazzle Store, to find your own Country Store which offers also Worldwide Shipping.
Or if you are a US citizen you can go straight to the Hunter in Camouflage Collection of Cats of Karavella 
Thank You for your interest in my Artwork, and thank you for supporting me for sharing my Cat Art!
Dora Hathazi Mendes
Karavella Atelier