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Tiger Graffiti 2

Tiger Graffiti

Image from paige_eliz

We’re pretty proud of the collection of cat graffiti we’ve accumulated & we are always on the lookout for more. This is our second tiger installment & believe it or not there is more to come.

Street art is the best kind, besides the concrete jungle could use a tiger or two.

If you haven’t already seen it be sure to check out Pt. 1 of the tigers and the rest of the Cat Graffiti Collection | Pt. 2 | Pt. 3 | Pt. 4
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Prionailurus – Meet the Felidae Family

Prionailurus Genus

Image from M Kuhn

The Prionailurus genus encompasses a number of small Asian cats. They are about the same size as the domestic cat, but differentiated by a thick, short tail, a short snout & large eyes.

While they look similar to their felis cousins their large eyes give them a distinct look.

Collectively this group of cats are typically forest dwellers and known for their swimming ability. Some of the members are semi-aquatic and live mainly on a fish diet.
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Tiger Graffiti

Tiger Graffiti

Image from Eva the Weaver

We’ve shown you cat graffiti of a different kind, the small cats that sit on your lap and knead you with their paws. Now it’s time for the big boys.

No cat street art collection would be complete without a tribute to the largest carnivore in the cat family, the tiger.

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Felis – Meet the Felidae Family

Felis Genus

Image from eva101

The felidae family is a large and very diverse one, so we have been introducing you to them one genus at a time. If you haven’t already, go meet the mighty lions and tigers.

Felis is a smaller, but by no means a tamer bunch. They may look like your neighborhood cat but if you try to tickle one under the chin you may loose a finger.

Although these are wild cats, this is the genus that gave birth to the domestic cat of today.
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Photoshop Lions

Cat Photoshop

Image from bmwz329

Photoshop cats aren’t just cute & fuzzy, in fact some of the coolest feline photoshop creatures use a cat of a different size.

Lions aren’t quite as popular as domestic cats in the online art world, but we managed to find a few worth sharing.

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Up Close And Personal With Tiger Eyes

Tiger Eyes

Image from Swamibu

Yes, we have a strange fascination with cat parts, especially their eyes. There is something mesmerizing about the stare of a carnivorous predator, something that makes it difficult to look away.

Here is the chance to stare directly into the eyes of the largest cat & one of the most magnificent hunters on the planet, the mighty tiger.

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Cat Graffiti 4

Cat Graffiti

Image credit Ekosystem

Part four of our cat graffiti collection, but definitely not the last. Graffiti artists seem to enjoy painting our furry friends. For a quick recap be sure to check out the first posts in the series Pt. 1, Pt. 2 & Pt. 3.

So far we have found some pretty amazing feline graffiti from all over the globe and we’ve only shown artists that like to paint the little cats…

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Famous Cartoon Cats

Cats have always been entertaining animals. Perhaps that’s why some of our favorite cartoon characters throughout the years have been feline in nature.

Here is a list of some of the most famous cartoon cats out there, each one adding their own brand of sass to the cartoon world.

Arlene

Arlene

Arlene is Garfield’s lady friend and one of the only ones in his comic that can match his wit. The big gap between her two front teeth give her all the personality she needs.
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Photoshop Cat Creatures

Cat Photoshop

Image from kadath

The imagination is an curious thing, and the mind of an artist probably even more so. Photoshop artists use theirs to create creatures beyond your wildest dreams.

Here is a collection of unexpected cat creatures from some of those imaginative minds.

Pt. 1 | Pt. 2

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Flowers Named After Cats

Cat's Tail

Cat’s Tail
Image from cliff1066

Flowers don’t have a whole lot to do with cats, however there are a large variety of colorful petals given cat-related names.

We did a little research to find some of the prettier flowers whose names bear tribute to the felines of the world.

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