..Cool Cat Cards..

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"The Cool Cat Card Collection began when I lived in Seaview, Washington and was working at "Pastimes" - a unique and wonderful coffeehouse/restaurant that also sold antiques and collectibles. (Sorry to say, the shop is no longer with us.)"

"The series started with a few paintings playing with the concept of specialty coffee drinks. But I quickly introduced cats into the mix, and soon I was painting cats in all sorts of unique situations. I love playing with words and often a play on words was the inspiration for the paintings.
I had photo reproductions of the paintings done to create the cards, and began selling them at Pastimes. In no time at all, the cards were being sold in numerous coffeehouses and gift shops throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The original paintings are small, most of them measuring 7 x 10 inches.
I use my favorite watercolor technique of gradually building up thin washes to create the color and give the line definition. This technique requires meticulous precision and is very time-consuming. I spend many, many hours creating a painting. But I do love the final result!
I hope you enjoy the cards as much as I did in creating them. I hope to make additions to the series in the very near future!" ........................ Linda Jean

p.s. When it's time to invite your family and friends to special events or on occasions like Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Family or Class Reunions, business or office events, etc.: Why not send an invitation or greeting featuring the Cool Cats?

The Cool Cat Card Collection is a series of cards depicting a lovable group of cats in a variety of humorous, whimsical situations. Many of them utilize a subtle play on words, adding an extra bit of wit to the piece. 

These greeting cards are all photo reproductions of original watercolor paintings done by artist Linda Jean Thille.

The reproductions have been mounted on quality white card stock. The cards are a generous 5 inches by 7 inches.

Inside the quality of the mounting stock is revealed and leaves a clean white face for fine printing mediums or handwritten personal expressions.

Each card is individually signed by the artist and packaged with white envelopes in a clear cellophane sleeve.

The paintings used for the designs are meticulously built up of numerous washes and glazes. This exacting technique imparts a richness and depth otherwise unattainable and can take up to forty or more hours to complete.

Many of the original paintings that were used to design these cards have been sold and can be found in homes and private collections from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

If you have an interest in purchasing these or any other works by Linda Jean Thille that are displayed on this site, please feel free to contact her directly here.

Linda Jean and her husband, Richard, along with Missy and Tut, the cats who rule the roost, all live in a cozy bungalow/studio nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. Here she finds the freedom and inspiration to paint the things she loves most.......and CATS are at the top of her list!

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