“Cat Mars” – Original Painting by Marina Stognieva

The Story Behind the Painting

“Cat Mars” is an original painting by Ukrainian artist Marina Stognieva, created in 2019. The work is painted in oil on canvas and measures 25 × 35 cm.

At the centre of the work is Mars the cat, presented not simply as a pet but as an individual character with his own mood and personality. The artist focuses on expression, gaze, and presence, turning a small-format painting into a fully developed portrait.

Interior visualisation of the painting “Cat Mars”. Oil on canvas, 25 × 35 cm, 2019.

The title immediately makes it clear that this is a portrait of a particular subject. Mars has a name, and therefore the painting does not present a generalised image of a cat, but a distinct individual with his own temperament, habits, and special presence.

Oil painting allows Marina Stognieva to work with the texture of the fur, subtle transitions of colour, and tonal depth. In an animal portrait, even small details become important — the direction of the gaze, the position of the head, and the shape of the silhouette all contribute to the character of the subject.

Detail of the painting “Cat Mars” — details and texture of the oil painting.

In works of this kind, Marina Stognieva approaches the animal image through the principles of portraiture: likeness is important, but so is the sense of character behind it. This makes it possible to see a familiar pet as an individual personality and to create an emotional connection between the subject and the viewer.

“Cat Mars” is an intimate animal portrait combining close observation, the individuality of its subject, and the artist’s warm attention to the world of animals.

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Artwork Details

Original Artwork & Collectible Fine Art Prints

The painting “Cat Mars” is an original artwork by Marina Stognieva, created by hand in oil on canvas and existing as a unique one-of-a-kind work.

Collectible Fine Art Prints personally signed by Marina Stognieva may also be available for selected works. Available formats, materials, prices, and other details can be discussed before ordering.

Payment & Worldwide Shipping

Payment can be made via PayPal, bank transfer, or another agreed method.

Worldwide shipping is available. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times are calculated individually depending on the destination and order details.

The painting on canvas is carefully packaged to protect the painted surface and ensure safe transportation. All purchase, payment, packaging, and international shipping details can be discussed directly with the artist before ordering.

“In an animal portrait, it is important for me to capture not only appearance but also character. Mars is an individual subject in this painting, with his own mood, gaze, and the special personality that people who live with animals know so well.”

— Marina Stognieva