Hold the Cat Properly (2025)Acrylic painting by Nataliya Bagatskaya

At the heart of this painting is a woman with a mysterious smile, cradling a cat in her arms. Her fiery, flame-like hair dances like glowing embers in the wind, vividly alive against a soft, muted backdrop. The gray cat meets the viewer’s gaze with bold confidence, as if holding ancient secrets in its eyes. Behind them, dark green grasses and bare branches create a dramatic, almost cinematic setting. The atmosphere is calm yet tinged with a subtle tension — gentle, elusive, and utterly captivating. A soft, harmonious palette gives the work a distinctly modern tone. I fuse realism with contemporary flair. Expressive brushwork adds rich texture, especially in the woman’s hair and the cat’s fur. A bold “PURRR” printed on her outfit brings a playful, modern twist to the timeless pose — like a whispered joke.
Is she the Mona Lisa of our time? Perhaps. But one thing is clear: this piece invites you into a world where every soul has a feline companion — a guardian, a confidant. And once you’re there, you may not want to leave.
Painted with Amsterdam acrylics on Unico Italian canvas, finished with soft satin varnish.
Signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity — a striking addition to any contemporary collection.

Materials used:

acrylic paint

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 65 x 80 x 1.5cm (unframed)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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