Description
Mini-Cat
# 29 Boho the Hobo
Size: 18” Height and 17” Width
H = from base to tip of tail
W = from right foot to tip of tail
Artist: Pam Schmidt
Sponsor: Carol Blair
Artist Inspiration:
BoHo the Hobo is inspired by a poem about a stray cat.
Stray Cat by Franic Witham
Oh what unhappy twist of fate has brought you homeless to my gate?
The gate where once another stood to beg for shelter, warmth and food.
For from that day I ceased to be the master of my destiny.
While he, with purr and velvet paw became within my house, the law.
He scratched the furniture and shed and claimed the middle of my bed.
He ruled in arrogance and pride and broke my heart the day he died.
So if you really think, oh cat, I’d willingly relive all that.
Because you come forlorn and thin, well…don’t just stand there…come on in!
Artist Bio:
Pam Schmidt came to Denver in 1983 from Calgary Alberta. Back then, she lived just down the street from Cat Care Society on 8th and Benton and now lives in Denver. Pam has been investing her time and energy into the creative process for many decades, earning her Associates in Art degree at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton. She has been very active in the local art community, participating in and winning awards in many juried events. She has managed this all while raising several children, dogs, cats, fish, birds and assorted other critters.
Pam endeavors to create not only for her own self-expressive benefit, but for the uplifting effect her patrons feel upon receiving a work steeped in originality, craftswomanship and pride in execution. “Artchik” pours her passion for the amazing wonder that is our shared existence into works that she hopes will inspire peace, compassion and acceptance.
Cat Care Society has been honored to accept work from Ms. Schmidt in each of the Tails of the Painted Cats since the start of the project in 2011.
Artist Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/artchik101
Online Bidding:
We are offering online bidding for the Painted Cats, Flat Cats, Clay Cats and the Paper Cats from May 13th through September 13th. Online bidding will close on September 13th.
Bidding will resume at the Tails of the Painted Cats Gala Dinner & Auction on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Pinehurst Country Club from 5-8pm.
Please note: If you are unable to attend the Gala Dinner be sure to set your maximum bid online by September 13th and we will serve as your proxy bidder during the event.
All cats will be available for pick up at the Gala Dinner & Auction on September 16, 2017. This painted cat cannot be shipped and is available for pick up only.
Please Note: This is a Live Auction Cat and could have a bid range of $1,000-$13,000.