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Lady and cat looking at night sky (2026)Acrylic painting by Sharyn Bursic
42 x 29.7 x 0.5cm (unframed) / 42 x 29.7cm (actual image size)
£204.94
Original artwork description
Lady with cat looking at moon and stars.
This artwork has been painted on thick artboard, it will arrive unframed.
This evocative, dreamlike painting depicts a serene nocturnal scene where intimacy, tenderness, and quiet contemplation take center stage. A woman reclines against a deep, star-flecked night sky, cradling a warm, russet-colored cat in her arms. Her elongated form curves protectively around the animal, creating a gentle, enclosing shape that suggests comfort, safety, and emotional closeness.
The woman’s long, flowing brown hair arcs across the composition like a soft halo, contrasting beautifully with her pale blue and white striped garment. Her face is calm yet introspective, with expressive eyes that gaze outward, as if lost in thought or caught between wakefulness and dreaming. The subtle modeling of her features and the slightly tilted perspective give the figure a poetic, almost surreal quality.
The cat rests peacefully in her embrace, its relaxed posture and direct, knowing gaze adding warmth and personality to the scene. Its earthy tones harmonize with the woman’s hair, visually binding the two figures together and reinforcing their quiet bond. The woman’s hand gently supports the cat’s body, emphasizing care and affection without sentimentality.
The background is a velvety, dark expanse dotted with small stars and a delicate crescent moon, lending the painting a timeless, nocturnal atmosphere. The night sky enhances the sense of stillness and introspection, while the limited yet thoughtful color palette keeps the focus on mood rather than realism.
Overall, this painting conveys themes of companionship, solitude, and emotional refuge. Its stylized forms, soft textures, and intimate subject matter make it a compelling piece for collectors drawn to narrative, symbolism, and quietly powerful imagery. It would resonate especially well with lovers of figurative art, dreamlike compositions, and works that celebrate the deep, comforting connection between humans and animals.
Materials used:
Art board, acrylic paint
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Paper on board
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 42 x 29.7 x 0.5cm (unframed) / 42 x 29.7cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Naive
- Subject: Animals and birds
Tags:
#sky#moon#cat#folk art#stars#whimsical#night sky#cat lover#ginger cat#star gazing
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Original artwork description
Lady with cat looking at moon and stars.
This artwork has been painted on thick artboard, it will arrive unframed.
This evocative, dreamlike painting depicts a serene nocturnal scene where intimacy, tenderness, and quiet contemplation take center stage. A woman reclines against a deep, star-flecked night sky, cradling a warm, russet-colored cat in her arms. Her elongated form curves protectively around the animal, creating a gentle, enclosing shape that suggests comfort, safety, and emotional closeness.
The woman’s long, flowing brown hair arcs across the composition like a soft halo, contrasting beautifully with her pale blue and white striped garment. Her face is calm yet introspective, with expressive eyes that gaze outward, as if lost in thought or caught between wakefulness and dreaming. The subtle modeling of her features and the slightly tilted perspective give the figure a poetic, almost surreal quality.
The cat rests peacefully in her embrace, its relaxed posture and direct, knowing gaze adding warmth and personality to the scene. Its earthy tones harmonize with the woman’s hair, visually binding the two figures together and reinforcing their quiet bond. The woman’s hand gently supports the cat’s body, emphasizing care and affection without sentimentality.
The background is a velvety, dark expanse dotted with small stars and a delicate crescent moon, lending the painting a timeless, nocturnal atmosphere. The night sky enhances the sense of stillness and introspection, while the limited yet thoughtful color palette keeps the focus on mood rather than realism.
Overall, this painting conveys themes of companionship, solitude, and emotional refuge. Its stylized forms, soft textures, and intimate subject matter make it a compelling piece for collectors drawn to narrative, symbolism, and quietly powerful imagery. It would resonate especially well with lovers of figurative art, dreamlike compositions, and works that celebrate the deep, comforting connection between humans and animals.
Materials used:
Art board, acrylic paint
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Paper on board
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 42 x 29.7 x 0.5cm (unframed) / 42 x 29.7cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Naive
- Subject: Animals and birds
Tags:
#sky#moon#cat#folk art#stars#whimsical#night sky#cat lover#ginger cat#star gazing
Sharyn Bursic
Australia
About
Sharyn Bursic is a talented artist from Tasmania with over 30 years of experience in the art world. Specializing in a unique, naive figurative style, Sharyn is best known for... Read more