Hello! I’m Lindsay Peltz, the artist behind Random Acts of Cat. This project began in January 2020, and it’s all because of a Facebook group.
The Random Acts of Cat project
When the mood takes me, I draw or paint one small cat portrait and offer to send it to the cat’s owner if they want it. No cost, no strings attached, just a unique piece of art that will either go out into the world or hang out with me at the studio, immortalizing a moment in a beloved cat’s life.
My goal is to give as many people as possible a random act of kindness – or in this case, a random act of cat!
How it all began
For a while I’ve headed to the This Cat is C H O N K Y Facebook group when I need some cheering up because it’s a fantastic no-drama place to enjoy some delightful cat photos. At some point I started sketching peoples’ cats and then sharing the sketches with them on their posts. The owners always seem happy to receive surprise art of their furry friends, and I love making people happy: everyone wins!
I was in the studio one day, procrastinating by scrolling through Facebook, when the most delightful image appeared. The owner had purchased a pair of mannequin posteriors, which the cat couldn’t get enough of, and the photo showed the cat standing between them. This deserved more than a sketch!
On a small piece of scrap paper I drew and then inked my rendition of this amusing scene. The cat owner was delighted, and I offered to send them the image if they wanted it. They did!
And so, Random Acts of Cat was born. A small portrait when I can, surprising a cat owner and hopefully bringing them some happiness!
About me
I live in beautiful Penticton, BC with my husband and our two school-aged boys. Our house is also home to two guinea pigs (Eevee and Pikachu) and one cat (Houdini).
I’m a self-taught artist who specializes in colorful and cartoony work, and I even make comics occasionally. My favorite subjects are animals and fantasy critters and my preferred mediums are currently digital and acrylic paint. I used to do a lot of work with pen and ink and markers, but an injury to my hand means I’ve had to pivot to other mediums.
