There's a tree outside of my agent, Sebastian's, window and their cats are obsessed with it, they love to sit there and watch the birds flit around. The cats lean into those mighty hunter genes hidden beneath their soft fluff and silly antics, chirping at their outdoor enemy as if they're truly a threat.

Despite just being some silly little guy today, I remember that cats have a long symbolic history that spans centuries & cultures. They're associated with mystery and cunning, and even good luck in some cultures! Birds, too, are greatly symbolic in life and art. They represent freedom, strength, and peace. Owls and ravens symbolize wisdom, and in general birds are a sign of new opportunity.

Let's see how our artists have used birds, and other animals, in their art!