Cat Nation
To mark International Cat Day (Aug 8) and SG60, The Unskilled Boy launches CAT NATION — a whimsical, cat-themed series of 60 paintings.
Thirty-five percent of total sales go to Cat Welfare Society. Delivery cost is covered by the artist.
You can also commission a custom cat painting, with 40% going to CWS.
Sizes (cm): 20x20, 30x30, 40x40, 50x50, 40x30, 40x50, 60x60
Whatsapp Chloe @ +65.8453.1260
The collection is inspired by Carter, a rescued stray adopted by Alex’s family, whose playful spirit sparked this project.
Update Oct 6, 2025: Alex has raised a total of $2,304.25 for CWS. Thank you, everyone.
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Table For Two (Feature Painting)
SGD 150.00
A pair of patterned sphynx sit on a wooden table — the adult, elegant and statuesque, its exaggerated ears rising like sails, while the kitten relaxes on a cushion. 26cm x 21cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Knits & Tides
SGD 85.00
A small cat, snug in a knitted sweater, takes tentative steps across the sand, his paws pressing lightly into the damp grains. He gazes wide-eyed at the vast horizon, where rolling waves unfurl in foamy arcs behind him. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens, impasto
Tabby At The Table
SGD 85.00
A pretty orange tabby with a blue ribbon, dressed in a snug striped sweater, sits neatly at the table. In front of him is a small dish of food. Its attentive posture and expectant eyes suggest a quiet ritual of before the first bite. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Curtain Call
SGD 85.00
Four cats of different colours peek curiously from behind a curtain. Together, their faces form a lively tableau of colour and character, framed by the drape – like an photo portrait. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Cats Ahoy! (Grey)
SGD 75.00
A lively group of cats float lazily, eyes half-closed in pure delight, while others paddle joyfully through the gentle waves. Pink beach balls and floats bounce across the water as paws splash and tails flick with excitement. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens, impasto
Cats Ahoy! (Sienna)
SGD 75.00
A lively group of cats float lazily, eyes half-closed in pure delight, while others paddle joyfully through the gentle waves. Pink beach balls and floats bounce across the water as paws splash and tails flick with excitement. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens, impasto
Cats Ahoy! (White)
SGD 75.00
A lively group of cats float lazily, eyes half-closed in pure delight, while others paddle joyfully through the gentle waves. Pink beach balls and floats bounce across the water as paws splash and tails flick with excitement. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens, impasto
Ski
SGD 75.00
A lively impasto painting bursts with winter cheer, as thick, textured strokes capture cats revelling in the snow. Some glide downhill on tiny skis, their fur bristling with motion; others tumble and roll, leaving playful trails across the frosted ground. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens, impasto
Craving
SGD 70.00
A cat, clad in a snug black sweater, perches gracefully on a soft cushion. Its gaze is fixed intently on its favourite treat – a large, ripe watermelon – capturing a moment of quiet anticipation. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Groovy Paws
SGD 70.00
A curious cat dangles from a slender branch, its body stretched yet balanced in playful suspense. The garden bursts with giant blossoms that pulse in radiant hues of violet, teal, and orange. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Leady Selfie
SGD 70.00
A cat looks at the camera, eyes wide and alert, as if posing for a vanity selfie. Behind it, a lush array of leafy plants fills the background, adding a vibrant, natural frame that contrasts with the cat’s soft fur. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Geo Cat
SGD 70.00
A cat in bold geometric shapes and vibrant colours sits amidst a swirling, psychedelic garden. Its organic form contrasts with the garden’s fluid patterns of twisting vines, oversized flowers, and radiant fractal-like foliage. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Legs Up, Belly Full
SGD 70.00
A well-fed cat reclines on a patterned rug with one hind leg is lifted casually in the air, caught mid-pose after a bout of meticulous grooming. Its posture contrasts with the cat’s alert eyes as if it were caught in the act. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Peekaboo Tabby
SGD 70.00
An orange tabby hides beneath a patterned stool, its fur echoing the intricate designs of the furniture, creating a playful camouflage. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Farmer Cats
SGD 70.00
A sturdy farmer cat, clad in worn brown boots, stands with authority. At her side, a small striped kitten mirrors her stance, wide-eyed and curious, its tiny paws barely reaching the ground. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
KaleidoCats
SGD 70.00
Two cats sit side by side, their bodies composed of geometric patterns – diamonds, and bold angular lines. Their fur is a living mosaic: radiant blues, fiery oranges, deep purples, and striking yellows, each shape tessellating into the next. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
At The Barn (Feature piece)
SGD 150.00
Four cats gather at the barn. Three perch on a brick wall — one enjoying the view, another grooming itself, and a third watching the laundry. The fourth is entangled with a ball of yarn. 20cm x 30cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Slumber In Stripes
SGD 70.00
A drowsy tabby has claimed the narrow backrest of a sofa. A blue striped blanket drapes around her like a cocoon. Her whiskers twitch in a dream, paws relaxed, her tail tucked away in the blanket’s embrace. 20cm x 20cm on cotton panel Acrylic, acrylic pens
Feline Frolic
SGD 75.00
A textured painting of a seascape where cats and their owners tumble together in the shallow surf. Cats – ginger, tabby, and calico – surf and paddle toward the beach balls in swirls of red. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens, impasto
Bellicat
SGD 70.00
A cat balances on a giant sphere, attempting to reach for a pink ball falling from a cascade above. The sphere teeters on a stack of shapes: a rectangular base, triangular middle, and semi-circular support – a playful totem of geometry. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
The Long Tail Road
SGD 70.00
A great cat lies in slumber, the curves of its form merge seamlessly with the landscape. Its long tail unfurls into the valley below, winding into the distance like a quiet road threading between the hills. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
The Living Ridge
SGD 70.00
Three blue-eyed cats emerge from the landscape at dawn, their bodies rising from their mountain-like contours. At first, they appeared as hills, but as the forms shift, the cats come alive – inseparable from the terrain. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Quiet Companions
SGD 70.00
Two cats rest on a plain, their forms traced in clean lines. Behind them, the hills rise and fall in smooth, undulating contours. The scene is calm and balanced, the cats’ stillness echoing the quiet rhythm of the landscape. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Lost In The Louvre (Feature piece)
SGD 150.00
A small, curious kitty finds itself in the middle of a vast room. It walks past a Van Gogh-inspired version of The Scream, and pauses, wondering where it has seen its feline friend, in this minimalist painting. 30cm x 30cm on wood panel Acrylic, acrylic pens
His Orange Highness
SGD 70.00
An orange tabby climbs onto her throne - a mauve-and-pink polka-dot armchair - to chill, while her toys lie strewn across the floor after playtime. 20cm × 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Above it all
SGD 70.00
A cat lounges on the highest stand in the room. She drapes lazily over the edge. Purring softly, she has found the perfect spot after a meal. 20cm × 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Do not Disturb
SGD 70.00
A black-and-white cat curls into the suggestion of sleep. Eyelids hover at half-mast - until the faintest sound, a creak slices through the calm. One eye opens, then the other, the look of tiredness. 20cm × 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Nap Pact
SGD 70.00
A woman slumps in her armchair with a paperback on her lap. Below the wall rug, a puff pillow serves as a throne for a small kitten, all curled up comfortably. 20cm × 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Pawprint Vandal
SGD 75.00
Just beneath the mustard-coloured curtain in the cozy living room, a cheeky grey cat seizes the opportunity to sink its claws into the green wallpaper when her owner is at work. 20cm × 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Feline Regatta
SGD 70.00
A lively clowder of cats paddles at sea as they pursue a scatter of beach balls - striped, spotted and bobbing just out of reach. Tails trail like rudders, and paws slice through the water in quick, determined strokes. 20cm x 20cm on cotton canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens, impasto
Dinner In A Bowl (Feature piece)
SGD 150.00
A hungry cat sits poised on the edge of a wooden table with its sharp eyes locked onto a glass bowl, where two plump, orange goldfish swim in lazy circles. Size: 30cm x 30cm on wood panel Acrylic, acrylic pens
Knotty but Nice
SGD 150.00
A grey/black cat, full of restless energy. It finds itself surrounded by colourful yarn balls as they roll across the floor while the feline takes a pause to rest. Size: 30cm x 30cm on wood panel Acrylic, acrylic pens, wool
In an Aquarium
SGD 90.00
A curious cat finds itself inside a giant aquarium, surrounded by colourful fish. Wide-eyed and full of wonder, it darts across, paws batting playfully and hitching a ride from a Bluefin Trevally. Size: 26cm x 21cm on linen canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Happy Family
SGD 90.00
A heartwarming portrait featuring a cat family gathered together. At the center is the mother cat, elegant and nurturing, with five playful kittens. Size: 26cm x 21cm on linen canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Growing Family
SGD 90.00
A pair of proud cat parents surrounded by their playful kittens. The mother catsits close to the father cat, who has a protective yet gentle presence, capturing the love, and lively spirit of a close-knit cat family. Size: 26cm x 21cm on linen canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Proud Dada
SGD 90.00
A proud father cat sitting tall and regal at the center. Around him are his playful and affectionate kittens. The father's upright posture contrasts sweetly with the kittens' youthful energy. Size: 26cm x 21cm on linen canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
A Walk in the Park
SGD 90.00
All dressed up, a cat cautiously tethered to a leash, takes tentative steps through a sun-dappled park for the very first time. Its wide eyes dart from the birds to flowers, ears twitching at every new sound. Size: 26cm x 21cm on linen canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens, wool
Butterfly Buddy
SGD 90.00
A cat stands wide-eyed and still, its head tilted slightly, clearly puzzled by the delicate, dancing creatures that refuse to land. Size: 26cm x 21cm on linen canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens, 3D nylon butterflies, wool
Dinner Time
SGD 90.00
A tabby and a kitty join their hooman for dinner at the table as they sit contentedly, eyes fixed on a plate of their favourite mackerel. Size: 26cm x 21cm on linen canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
Meow Chow
SGD 90.00
A tabby is surrounded by an array of delicious food. Its curious eyes scan the spread, which includes treats, wet food, raw egg yolk, catnip and kibbles. Size: 26cm x 21cm on linen canvas Acrylic, acrylic pens
A Day In The Kitchen
SGD 120.00
A quaint kitchen scene where a window adorned with drying clothes frames a mop and pail nearby. The everyday tableau invites you to appreciate the charm of domestic simplicity. Size: 26 x 21cm on linen canvas Acrylic paint, acrylic pens, ink Painting comes with a signed 500th Painting Artist Certificate.
Cozy Playtime
SGD 120.00
A playful moment in a bedroom where a cat delights in rolling on a plush carpet tucked under a wooden cabinet. Size: 26 x 21cm on linen canvas Acrylic paint, acrylic pens, ink Painting comes with a signed 500th Painting Artist Certificate.
