Grumpy Cat Bow Tie

He has made an effort. He has put on the bow tie — white, with green stars, tied with precision at the collar. He is sitting up straight. He is presenting himself to the world with all the formal dignity at his disposal. And yet something — something unspecified, perhaps everything — continues to displease him deeply. Grumpy Cat Bow Tie by Sharyn Bursic is a portrait of magnificent, unassailable feline dissatisfaction, and it is one of the most purely enjoyable paintings she has ever made.

A large orange tabby cat sits full-frontally against a deep black background, his orange and cream-striped form rendered with the warm, textured brushwork that is Sharyn Bursic’s painterly signature. His blue eyes — vivid, slightly watery, directed at the viewer with an expression of weary, comprehensive disappointment — are framed by a face that is the very portrait of discontent: the downturned mouth, the furrowed brow, the overall air of a creature who has seen everything the world has to offer and found it, on balance, wanting. Around his neck, the green-banded bow tie with its cheerful white and green star pattern sits with a jaunty precision that is in perfect, hilarious contrast to the expression above it. His white whiskers radiate outward with alert, indignant energy. His tail curls around his haunches with the controlled tension of a cat who is, for now, choosing to remain seated.

Sharyn Bursic has always painted animals with the same seriousness and emotional intelligence she brings to her human subjects, and the cat in Grumpy Cat Bow Tie is as fully realised, as particular, and as genuinely present as any portrait in her catalogue. The humour of the image is real and immediate — but it is not cheap. This cat has a point of view. He has considered the situation and reached a conclusion. The bow tie was not his idea, and he would like that noted.

The colour palette is bold and warm. The rich orange and cream of the cat’s tabby coat fills the composition with vivid, saturated warmth that glows magnificently against the deep black of the background. The green and white of the bow tie provide a precise, cheerful accent that completes the composition with perfect comic timing. Together these colours create a poster that is visually striking, immediately joyful, and genuinely beautiful to look at in the way that only the best character paintings are.

Grumpy Cat Bow Tie works beautifully in a living room, a kitchen, a home office, a hallway — anywhere, really, that needs a reliable source of daily amusement and the particular comfort of knowing that someone else also finds the world mildly too much. It is a perfect gift for cat lovers, for anyone with a sense of humour, and for anyone who has ever looked at the effort required by a social occasion and thought: must I? Sharyn Bursic’s warm orange and black palette pairs beautifully with warm wood, deep navy, and any interior that welcomes both warmth and wit.

Each print is produced on premium matte paper, which captures the full painterly warmth and texture of Sharyn Bursic’s surface. The orange of the cat’s coat is rich and layered, the blue eyes are vivid and expressive, and the black background has all its depth and velvety darkness. The non-reflective finish gives the print a quality that feels genuinely special — a portrait that rewards close attention and repays it with increasing affection.

Grumpy Cat Bow Tie is available in six sizes: A4, 30x40, 40x50, 50x70, 70x100 and 100x140 cm. In smaller formats, the intimacy of the portrait and the expressiveness of those blue eyes make it a perfect addition to a gallery wall or a styled corner. In larger sizes, the cat fills the wall with his magnificent, uncompromising presence — a statement piece for anyone who appreciates the fine art of dignified dissatisfaction.

For framing, we recommend a slim black or dark wood frame to echo the depth of the background and give the print a cohesive, gallery-quality finish. A warm natural wood frame in oak also works beautifully, complementing the orange of the cat’s coat and softening the contrast without diminishing any of the composition’s bold character.

Grumpy Cat Bow Tie by Sharyn Bursic is a portrait of a cat who has standards, and finds them perpetually unmet. It is art for everyone who has ever felt the same way — and had the dignity to put on a bow tie anyway.

How to hang your poster – simple and stylish tips

Getting a poster to hang perfectly is all about the small details. Start by choosing the right height — as a general rule, the center of the poster should sit around 145–155 cm (57–61 inches) from the floor, placing it naturally at eye level. Pick a frame that complements both the artwork and the room, and take a moment to measure so everything hangs straight.

Consider the lighting too: natural light makes colours appear vibrant, but avoid direct sunlight to keep the print looking beautiful for years. If you're hanging multiple posters together, begin from the center and keep the spacing consistent for a clean, balanced look.

It's the little adjustments that make all the difference — creating a refined and well-composed result.

Hang your poster with no measuring stress

Use painter's tape for a quick and perfectly straight result:

1. Hold your frame against the wall where you want it.
2. Place a strip of painter's tape along the top edge of the frame.
3. Mark exactly where the nail or screw should go.
4. Remove the tape and stick it onto the wall — perfectly level.
5. Hammer the nail into the marked spot.
6. Remove the tape and hang your poster.

A simple method for a clean, perfectly aligned poster — every time.

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