This is an original abstract Artwork created by Leonard Matte.
Leonard has a story to go with the subject matter of this picture:
When perched on a tree branch, Scruffy is ready to pounce on anything interesting like another unsuspecting cat walking below, or a leaf gently blown by a warm breeze.
This work is created with Acrylic paints on a Double Beveled Gallery Canvas.
This painting has a cat that is centered in the composition and has a soft, fluffy coat with a mix of white, gray, and brown tabby markings. Its face is turned toward the viewer, giving it a calm, mildly alert expression, with half-open eyes that make it look serene and slightly contemplative.
The cat is positioned among several large, textured tree limbs that frame it diagonally, creating a natural nest-like setting. The bark is rendered with rough, detailed strokes, giving the branches a rugged, tactile quality that contrasts with the cat’s softer fur. Behind the cat, the background opens into a sky-blue expanse with light, wispy cloud-like strokes and a warm, earthy band near the horizon, suggesting an outdoor scene with a peaceful atmosphere.
The overall style feels expressive and painterly rather than photographic, with visible brushwork and blended tones that add warmth and depth. The composition draws attention to the cat as both part of the landscape and the focal point, making the scene feel quiet, intimate, and slightly whimsical.
Leonard makes the canvases for these pictures himself, they have a double beveled angle that comes out to a point. On these pictures, he has decided to tonally change the colours on the edges slightly to make the picture have the "feel of a frame without a frame".
This piece was created in 2026.
The size of the piece is 34" tall by 22" wide.