This mermaid cat flows from deep violet to teal and bronze, her colors curling like liquid over a dark base. The mica powders were brushed on by hand in shifting layers, creating a surface that feels alive—slick, metallic, and softly iridescent. Her wide eyes and arched tail lend a playful contrast to the polish, a reminder that even the most refined forms can hold a spark of mischief. She glimmers as though she swam up from deeper waters, carrying the sheen of the world below.
About These Artisan Resin Cats
Approximately 2.75 inches tall
Handmade in Arizona
Like diamonds, these cats are pressurized to increase clarity
I sculpted the prototype by hand using polymer clay, then created the mold from silicone rubber. This mold is exclusive to Brutal Sun Art. I’ll only get so many castings before the prototype wears down or breaks
Each cat must spend at least 9 hours in a pressure pot, which limits how many I can make each week. I’m also a caretaker for a parent with Alzheimer’s, so my studio time is limited
Every cat receives extensive sanding, painting, and varnishing
Their tiny eyes are hand-painted under magnification. I developed this skill through years of painting OOAK fashion doll eyes—few artists can paint at this scale with this level of precision
The foils, alcohol inks, glitters and other found objects used to make these cats yield wildly unpredictable results. As such, each one is OOAK. I cannot make duplicate cats if I tried!
