August 23, 2016

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Happy Cat Art by Adriana Gásperi of Gatos Ilimitados

Artist Adriana Gásperi of Gatos Ilimitado and her Black Cat

Need a pick-me-up? You've come to the right place. The cat paintings of Adriana Gásperi are so bright and fun it puts a smile on my face every time I see them. The fact that the focus is on the crazy antics of cats, puts an even bigger smile on my face and a little bounce to my step. I hope you feel the same as you learn more about Adriana and her colorful cats.

Adriana has named her company Gatos Ilimitados which, according to Adriana, means,

"cats unlimited" because they do not know boundaries or limits, they can jump really high, land on their four paws, hide into really small spaces, run really fast, hunt, they are flexible, speak human and cat, are extremely intelligent doing their cat stuff, and are unlimited in beauty.

Wow! All that in a name, how could she go wrong?! Sounds like she hit the bountiful kitty jackpot with that name. Let's find out more about Adriana.

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How long have you been creating art?

Since I was a kid, but professionally since 1998.

"proteccion" cat painting by Adriana Gásperi

proteccion

How Do You Create Your Art?

Acrylic painting on canvas mostly, but now I started experimenting on different surfaces like old purses, shoes, pillows, which will be available for sale as one of a kind hand -painted items, all vegan materials.

Artist Adriana Gásperi of Gatos Ilimitado and her cats

Adriana and her NINE cats

Ok, Fess up, How Many Cats Own You?

I now have nine cats from 17 years old, our senior, to 7 months old, most of them adopted and rescued. I say hello to all of them individually. They have my attention when they need to talk about their life or if they have an issue with one of their roomies. They usually hang around my art studio and they like jazz, Brazilian, Buddha Bar and Baroque music.

"canteloope" cat painting of two dancing cats by Adriana Gásperi of Gatos Ilimitado

canteloop

How Do Cats Inspire Your Artwork?

Cats inspire me every day - they are beautiful, witty and funny. I not only paint cats as subjects, I go further and create a story and try to express it on my paintings.

"gato-en-lavamanos" painting of black cat in sink by Adriana Gásperi of Gatos Ilimitadoby Adriana Gasperi

gato-en-lavamanos

If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?

A cat, I am very independent, I don’t like loud noises, I like to sleep, it would be great to jump on top of a roof and feel the wind at night and I don’t like to be bossed around.

"catnip" painting of cat on a catnip high by Adriana Gásperi of Gatos Ilimitado

"catnip"

What Words Describe Your Feelings About Animals?

I am a vegan artist, all animals deserve compassion, respect, love and freedom.

"princess" cat Painting of cat dining by Adriana Gásperi of Gatos Ilimitado

princess

What charities or animal welfare groups are you involved with?

In Venezuela I am involved with Voluntarios por Los Animales (Animal Volunteers) and Huellas Pet Center. I give part of my proceedings and donate two paintings a year to be auctioned or raffled. In Vienna, Austria, I collaborated with Social Cat Work for a coloring book. Currently, I am creating a painting for Hannah Shaw, Kitten X Lady, to be auctioned for her wonderful project. Also, I just became part of the non-profit organization, “The Art of Compassion Project,” which shares art to promote veganism all over the world.

"gatos-silla-roja" cat painting of cats lounging in a chair by Adriana Gásperi of Gatos Ilimitado

gatos-silla-roja

Anything else you would like us to know about your artwork or yourself?

My cats (paintings) have found their humans in Venezuela, Brazil, Austria, Spain, France and United States. I participated at the Cat Art Show Los Angeles 2016, Tokyo International Art Fair 2016, invited to Bologna Italy for the “Little Treasures” exhibition in November 2016, besides permanent exhibitions at local galleries.

"viva la catnip" cat painting of cat on catnip by Adriana Gásperi of Gatos Ilimitado