September Artist of the month 2010

Louis Wain

This English artist (1860-1939) is best known for drawings of wide eyed cats. In his later years he suffered from schizophrenia which is slightly apparent in some of his older works. Almost every work he does makes your expression soften and think awwwwwwwww! which gives it a lighter feel than other works of its time. Louis maintained a jovial air to his work throughout his career despite a critical attitude towards it by experts and critics. Although he was very successful, this disapproving view is what kept him classified as an underground artist.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Wain
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