My bio on Bluesky is sometimes painfully accurate:
"Cats aren't my entire personality, but it's close."
Me, the human behind the art.
My cats Ratchett (left) and Bowser (right).
Earlier this year, I experienced my very first cat shows!
What a weird and wonderful experience.
While hanging out, we got to see all kinds of breeds and, more importantly, personalities of cat on display.
Some were well-mannered, some were regal as heck, some were sleepy, and some were a little feisty!
I was inspired to paint this little piece, which became a sticker!
Then I thought, why not celebrate the weird and wonderful world of cat shows with a new pin collection?
Thus, Chaos at the Cat Show was born.
I've finally got the pin designs finalized!
These will be hard enamel with gold-colored metal, between 1.5" and 2". The campaign will start with four of these designs available, and then additional designs will be unlocked as we hit more goals! One REALLY fun thing I've been working on is this! This will be a stretch goal, and it's a customizable trophy! The base will have space to stick magnetic plaques to, so you can celebrate your own cat-themed achievements.
These plaques are examples, but when the trophy gets unlocked, we'll vote on award text as a community!
Latest from the Creator
Lindsey from Angry Gato Designs
3 days ago
the results are in! + vote for award plaques
The results are in! You've chosen our Nap Champion and Perfect Angel colorway
The winning Perfect Angel design is... Greens and blues!
AND.. the Nap Champion is... BOWSER!
We had some fierce competition (and I recused myself from voting!) but the champion reigns supreme.
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We are creeping up towards $4k, and it's time for another vote!
I'd love to see what award plaque text y'all are into. I've put together a poll, but if you have any other suggestions please feel free to comment!
Yesterday, we spent a gorgeous day vending at a local sunflower festival. There were corn mazes, games, live music, and delicious food! (And some pretty great photo opportunities, hehe)
Despite my wanting to cling onto summer, autumn and its traditions have arrived.
What's your favorite seasonal tradition this time of year?
Today, it's rainy - the perfect day for staying inside, drinking tea, and napping. When the sun-drenched sweetness of summer gives way to the gentle lull of falling leaves and earlier sunsets, we get cozy.
I wanted to take a moment today to reflect on the theme of this collection. Cat shows are the "scene" but the spirit of the campaign is celebration and encouragement.
I'm a big fan of celebrating achievements, no matter how small. Sometimes our best is putting on pants. Other times it might be showing up for those that need us. It might be being scared of something and doing it anyway. It might be doing the dishes.
What achievement would you like to celebrate with us?
No matter what it is today, I would love to hear it!
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Today, I think I'd like to celebrate taking some time for myself.
It's really warm today, probably one of the last really nice beach days of the year. I didn't go to the ocean, but I went to a park by a river that had sandy beaches on the riverbanks. I'd never been there before.
I wasn't feeling the greatest, but I made myself some snacks and drove over there. I found a little spot and listened to music, read a little bit, and generally stared off into the distance.
Taking time like that is fun to dream about but not always easy to do. But, I did it, and I'm glad I did.
If you want a FREE "Cat Out" mini pin, now is your chance!
AND... We unlocked FOUR designs yesterday. We're down to the final pair of designs to unlock: Boundaries are Beautiful and Shrimply the Best.
The rumors are true, Boundaries is designed after none other than GC BWR NW Princess Donut the Queen Anne Chonk. https://youtube.com/shorts/4krrWCQzjV8?is=27Q22qMwTEW9P-7f
We're less than $400 away from funding the entire set, then we'll be looking at ✨trophy pins!✨
We've reached our first milestone and Chaos at the Cat Show has been funded! Thank you all so much!
We've unlocked the first four pin designs:
I'll Be The Judge
Beast in Show
Nap Champion
Tiniest Baby
Next up are Perfect Angel and Little Demon, which unlock at $2,500.
I'm curious, which stretch goal are you most looking forward to? Check out the poll below and let me know!
I did a little casual Twitch stream yesterday and I'm trying to get somewhat back into it, especially while I design a bunch of new stuff for future collections and side quests.
If you'd like to hang out with me while I design and draw stuff, stay tuned or follow at twitch.tv/angrygatoart
