"You can't get cats to pose, of course, but I've seen my own cats leap into baskets, shoeboxes . . . everything. I've even seen one settle down for a nap inside a grocery bag while there is still food in it! Each of the cats in 'A Bushel and a Peck' has its own reaction to the bird, but I'd say most have the feeling, 'Yeah, we've been here before.' As for the parakeet having his beauty wash, he's oblivious to the drama he's creating. Until cats sprout wings, there's really no reason for him to behave otherwise."

"I wanted to create a scene that was essentially impossible, where dogs and cats sit together and all of them are paying attention. The dogs are Golden Retriever, a Lapland and a North American Shepherd - who happens to be my very own dog, Sasha.
"This image also gave me an opportunity to fit many of the things I love into one image: dogs, cats, still-life subjects - like onions, pears, lemons, apples, bowls, cups, saucers and the antique table - and a play on words! After all, the pets are so intent on posing and smiling that they seem oblivious of the mice behind them . . . and what is happening to the real cheese!"

A mysterious 5 + 1 will appear next to Bralds' signature on each limited edition print. What does it mean? You can find the outlines of five cat faces and a mouse in the floor of this newest feline work by Bralds. Braldt once again perfectly and precisely captures the beauty of cats, their not-so-subtle mischievousness and adds a little hidden fun. (Hint: one of the cat faces is over the right shoulder of the cat on the floor.