Alchemist Artist · A family cat with main character energy

The Shoggath Project

Shoggath joined our family during COVID and promptly took ownership of everyone in it. The Shoggath Project celebrates her through digital portraits, a little cosmic mischief and the affection of a household that knows who is really in charge.

She is our family COVID baby. She owns us all. That is the starting point for this collection, and honestly, it explains quite a lot.

Shoggath in the foreground of a family group selfie — Shoggath and her humans

One cat, several alter egos

Living with a cat gives you plenty of material. A look can suggest absolute authority. Another moment can be ridiculous enough to deserve its own portrait. This project gives that range of personality a place in my art.

These digital pieces let Shoggath become a tentacled creature, a storybook character, a colorful poster star, a hooded figure and a portrait inspired by RBG. The costumes change. The cat remains the center of attention.

The digital portrait gallery

Select any image to open a larger view. Each portrait offers a different version of the same beloved family member.

Shoggath surrounded by curling tentacles — Tentacles turn a familiar cat into a wonderfully strange creature. This portrait brings the project’s cosmic humor right to the surface.

Little Miss Shoggath book cover with a cartoon cat and catnip — A storybook style version of Shoggath, complete with catnip and a look that suggests she has plans of her own.

Colorful Shoggath portrait with the word RAWER — Bold color and a poster composition give Shoggath the public presence she clearly believes she deserves.

Shoggath wearing a dark hood in the Grim portrait — A dark hood brings a theatrical mood to the collection. Even in this dramatic disguise, her face holds your attention.

Shoggath in an RBG inspired portrait with an ornate collar — An ornate collar and a composed expression give this portrait its own sense of feline authority.

Affection with a little absurdity

I do not need to make Shoggath dignified in every image to show how much she means to us. The playful pieces belong beside the dramatic ones. Together, they make room for the joy of loving an animal with a personality larger than any single portrait.

The Shoggath Project is a family tribute with room for tentacles, costumes and a little attitude. Come for the artwork. Stay because the cat has apparently decided you may.