"Happy are the Christmases that are shared with cats!" proclaims the renowned artist Lesley Anne Ivory. And she should know. Her delightful, whimsical, and enchanting paintings of kittens, cats, tabbies, short-hairs and long-haired critters have long made the holidays special for young and old alike.
Here, in this wonderful collection, Lesley Anne Ivory's cats investigate the shimmering snow, temptingly decorated Christmas trees, fairy tale castles, golden gifts, candies, villages, and windows filled with mystery and charm.
Accompanying each full-page painting is a charming tale of each cat, from Agneatha and her tree ornaments to Motley and delicious Christmas puddings, from Christie who awaits Santa Claus to Spiro's warm Christmas stocking bed.
Capture the beauty and wonder of Christmas, as seen through the sweet, mischievous eyes of the cats and kittens we love. Capture the special feelings of Christmas with Lesley Anne Ivory's unique paintings.
Enjoy Christmas with those you love--your family, friends, and kittens!
About the Author
Lesley Anne Ivory was born in Bedfordshire, England and attended art schools in that county and in Hertfordshire where she studied textile design and typography. She taught art for several years and gradually began producing commissioned work. The birth of her first son coincided with the publication of her first greetings card by the charity, Oxfam. From this she expanded her output into a diverse range of cards featuring butterflies and other wildlife--particularly cats--published in Great Britain and the United States. She also created a set of limited edition prints of animals produced for the World Wildlife Fund. Lesley Anne Ivory's woodcuts have been exhibited at the Royal Academy and her first one-person shows in London were held at the Chris Beetles Gallery in 1988 and 1989. Her distinctive cat paintings have appeared in an extensive range of cards, calendars and other gift stationery as well as books.
