Contact: Chamain O’Mahony
504-733-9853 or thecreolecat@aol.com
Thursday, June 15, 2006
The Creole Cat is Back, Post-Catrina
New Orleans, LA.— After a three year hiatus, the Creole Cat has returned to help her feline friends in New Orleans and to support the post Katrina efforts through Noah’s Wish.
Chamain O’Mahony, the Creole Cat’s owner, began painting for fun and relaxation in January 2000, using her very own kitty as her curious model. O’Mahony’s love for animals coupled with her love for the city of New Orleans resulted in a series of paintings depicting Creole Cat at various local haunts throughout the city, such as Cat O’Brien’s, Cat Du Monde or Purrservation Hall.
After Katrina, O’Mahony left her full-time job to care for her father, Guy DiPascal, who was diagnosed with lung cancer. DiPascal, a native and life long resident of New Orleans, encouraged O’Mahony to resume her passion for painting whimsical and happy scenes that would make the city remember their beloved pets while at the same time take positive steps to help raise money to support the many animals that are often left behind during disasters.
Fortunately, DiPascal lived to see the final paintings and O’Mahony has dedicated the just released prints in honor of her Dad and his wish to always pursue what she loves most dearly: her family, New Orleans and cats!
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The three new images, featured on limited edition signed and numbered prints and on a set of note cards, include: The Purrfect Storm, Kitty Litter and Blue Minou. Prints are 12” x 16” for $45 each; note cards sets of 3 cards are $6 each. Visit the Creole Cat on her website at www.thecreolecat.com. Prints and cards may be purchased at galleries throughout the New Orleans area, through www.Jazzystuff.com and www.PetQuarter.com, or by calling 504-733-9853.
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Chamain O'Mahony can be reached through her Web site, www.thecreolecat.com.
