A long tradition
Cats have been captured in oils for centuries. They appear in Dutch still lifes, on cushions in Flemish interiors, in the arms of aristocratic women in 18th century French portraits. There is something about the combination of a cat's natural self-possession and the depth of oil that produces results of genuine beauty.
A Furcasso oil-style cat portrait starts from your photo and creates a custom artwork in the oil tradition, rich colour, visible brushwork, the warmth of a medium that suits cats unusually well. Free preview in under 90 seconds.
What oil does for cats
The depth of the medium suits the depth of a cat's character. Tabbies become layered and complex, each stripe rendered in slightly different tones. Black cats have extraordinary presence in oils, the deep coat catches warm highlights that give them three-dimensional quality. Ginger cats glow. White cats achieve a luminosity that only oil can produce. Tortoiseshells become rich and complex in a way that photographs rarely capture.
Styles within the oil family
Furcasso offers several oil approaches, from the warm, confident brushwork of a classic portrait to the darker, more dramatic quality of Old Masters style. The scene you choose shapes the composition. A window light scene gives your cat the quality of a 17th century Dutch interior. A firelight scene gives them warmth and intimacy. Preview any style free.
Oil cat portrait as a gift
A framed oil-style cat portrait is one of the most impressive cat owner gifts available. It looks genuinely commissioned. It looks like something that belongs on a wall permanently, because it does. Digital from $13 $10. Framed from $63 $51. Free worldwide shipping.
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