Happy Night Swim - funny cat art (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by Sara Rodighiero

A playful mixed-media illustration balancing abstraction and figuration. The artwork features a whimsical “catfish” — quite literally — a cat with a swimming fin, splashing through an ornamental, wave-like sea. The background is richly decorated with swirling, almost floral watercolor patterns, creating a dynamic contrast between structured ornament and fluid movement.

With its light, humorous tone and illustrative character, the piece explores texture and surface through the use of varied materials. Some areas appear smooth and luminous, while others reveal subtle structural depth through brush strokes.

Materials: Watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel and fast artist grade gel pens.
Created on acid-free, hot-pressed watercolor paper.

24 x 32 cm

Materials used:

Watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel and artist grade gel pens on acid-free, hot-pressed watercolor paper

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 32 x 24cm (unframed) / 32 x 24cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Naive
• Subject: Animals and birds