At first glance, the works of Vanessa Stockard are classic oil paintings depicting recreations of\u00a0Old Masters, portraiture, landscapes, still life, and lavish interiors. However, once you look closer, you will notice something unexpected: a tiny black cat that sneaked into the composition.\n\n\n\n
Black cats are actually always the main stars of Stockard\u2019s artwork. The Australian artist finds ways to incorporate them into every painting she does. Sometimes they are prominently featured, mostly in her original works, while other times they lurk in the backgrounds, waiting for the viewer to discover their hiding spot.\n\n\n\n