It’s not hard to imagine why artists are drawn to subjects like lions. There is something quite regal about them and their slightly sneering nonchalance makes them seem larger than life.

We’ve visited lions in art before and we are going to do it again.

There is a surprising amount of art out there depicting these felines and it’s all varied enough to be worth a look.

Loving Lions

We’ll always call tigers our favorites, but lions come in a close second. That is, until we start in on the spotted cat art – it’s all coming soon. For go check out part one of Lions in Art.

Out of all the panthers out there, the Pink Panther is probably the coolest. Accompanied by smooth jazz music and a knowing gaze, he just oozes kitty cat cool.

Graffiti artists seem to agree because we were able to find quite a few shots of this panther spray painted onto walls. Some of the art is better than others, but they all convey the slick cat vibes of our pink friend.

Like Cats & Graffiti?

You are in luck, we do too be sure to check out Cat Graffiti | Pt. 2 | Pt. 3 | Pt. 4. Then there is always the Tigers. If cartoon cats is more your style, check out a big long list of them.

While it’s true that tigers are probably our favorite big cat, the lion is pretty amazing too. The king of the jungle deserves everyone’s respect.

Out of the whole felidae family, lions are perhaps the most represented in the art world. Their regal bearing and immense size implies massive strength & an impressive will. No doubt this is what inspired many of these artists to paint them.

While tigers may be the largest of the big cat species, lions are by far the most stately.

We Aren’t Lion

There is more to come and our collection is nowhere near complete so stay tuned in the coming weeks for more lion art. Until then you can always check out some of our lovable domesticated felines in art.

Cats have long played a part in artistic inspiration, and since their days of domestication they have become an essential part of who we are.

A few weeks ago we took a look at some cats in art and today we present part 2 of the collection.

Enjoy some cat art from a variety of cultures and artists.

Not Quite All Of It

We’ve searched the web for artistic impressions of all kinds of cat art. Be sure to check out part 1 & stay tuned because there is one more part in this collection and then we move on to the big cats.

Throughout the years cats have also been a popular artistic subject the world over. Loved and kept by people from many different cultures, their likeness has graced many a portrait.

In our searches for cat imagery, we have put together an impressive collection of cat art. From house cats to lions, the feline shape seems to intrigue artists & provide them an interesting challenge.

Here are some lovely works of art, all made exceptional by the presence of a cat.

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The final installment of our tiger graffiti collection, but don’t worry we are working on the lions next. Be sure to check out the last two installments if you’ve missed them. Pt. 1 & Pt. 2

Some grinning & some growling, here are a few more colorful and ferocious cats on the street.

Not Even Finished

Our goal is to collect so much cat graffiti everyone gets sick of it, so be sure to check back for more. Until then you can always browse through some Cat Graffiti | Pt. 2 | Pt. 3

Cats can be clownish by nature (but only when they feel like it) and they often make those who love them giggle.

We can’t seem to get enough of these images, especially the funny ones. Here are some cats that have been cleverly manipulated by photoshop artists.

If That’s Not Enough For You

Have a look at the rest of our cat photoshop collection.

Cat Creatures | Creepy Cats | If Cats Ruled the World | Photoshop Lions

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

Even More To Come

The scope of our collection is even starting to confuse us sometimes. We have one more installment in our tigers collection, then we will move on to some lion graffiti.

For now, we hope you’ll browse through our growing collection.

Tiger Graffiti Pt. 1
Cat Graffiti | Pt. 2 | Pt. 3 | Pt. 4

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.

All Kinds of Cats

It’s not just about the big cats, graffiti artists like the small ones too. Be sure to check out more of our cat graffiti collection.

Pt. 1 | Pt. 2 | Pt. 3 | Pt. 4

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.

Creepy Lions

If the big cats scare you too much, you can always head over to see the small ones. Cat Creatures | Creepy Cats | If Cats Ruled the World