My name is Melissa Connolly, and I am a self-taught illustrator. My cat illustrations emerged in the late 1980s when my dad brought home The Kitty, a stray white cat, who became my instant best friend. When she became The Mother Kitty, I started featuring her with one of her kittens, Gordon, on hand-drawn greeting cards for friends and family.
My art has always featured our family's cats—past and present—as well as a few non-cats too. At the moment, the tally is up to 18! Learn more about the tribe below on our Meet the Kitties page.
These furry friends give me endless inspiration, and their personalities, talents, interests, and hobbies are on full display in each illustration I make.
Welcome to Melissa's Kitties' whimsical world, where we strive to brighten your day, celebrating the art of joyfully living in the moment.
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