About

About LavenderCat

Inspired by the atmospheric storytelling of Studio Ghibli, the fusion of fine art and illustration seen in Takashi Murakami’s work, the playful vibrancy of Lisa Frank, the haunting imagery of Tim Jacobus (Illustrator behind the iconic Goosebumps novels) , and the fantastical worlds of modern anime and manga, LavenderCat creates paintings that balance whimsy and unease. Through bold, saturated color palettes and ethereal yet eerie subjects, her work invites viewers into a dreamlike space where beauty and strangeness can coexist.

Artist Catherine Suan-Perez has been creating art since childhood, a passion that led her to earn a B.A. in Fine Art at California State University, Sacramento before establishing her brand, LavenderCat, in Denver, Colorado. She now travels across the United States exhibiting her work, connecting with collectors who are drawn to the beautifully strange and emotionally resonant.

Since 2010, Cat has explored a wide range of mediums including colored pencil, graphite, watercolor, and oil. Today, she primarily works in gouache, continually pushing her creative boundaries through experimentation and refinement. Each piece reflects her fascination with duality: light and dark, softness and tension, the familiar and the uncanny.

Through her work, Cat aims to bring color, curiosity, and a sense of wonder into the lives of her collectors, while encouraging emerging artists to pursue their creative visions with confidence. Whether encountering LavenderCat’s work for the first time or returning as a longtime supporter, viewers are welcomed into a world where imagination thrives.