(Ref No 287)

This playful work by the late Julie Ann Lear radiates the artist’s signature warmth and humor, blending childlike imagination with precise composition. A cat peers curiously into a fishbowl, surrounded by bright paw prints — a joyful interplay of observation and temptation. Beneath its whimsical tone lies Lear’s consistent artistic sensitivity: a balanced geometry, gentle layering of acrylic hues, and her characteristic dialogue between color, light, and narrative simplicity. Created during her Abu Dhabi years, this painting reflects her affection for daily life and her fascination with the emotional intelligence of animals — seen here as silent companions in her visual storytelling.

Size: 57 × 59 cm
Artist: Late Julie Ann Lear
Technique: Acrylic on art paper (framed)

Curatorial Note:
Part of The Julie Ann Lear Legacy Collection, this work exemplifies Lear’s gentle narrative voice — where memory, empathy, and everyday wonder intertwine within her enduring artistic dialogue between Britain and the UAE.