The artwork presents a Siamese cat with striking blue eyes, sitting poised against a golden background. The cat’s gaze is direct and engaging, creating an intimate connection with the viewer. In front of the feline is a small bowl, perhaps suggesting a moment of quiet domesticity. The painting is signed in the bottom right corner, adding a signature touch to this serene and elegant portrait.
Signed Oil Painting on Canvas – Unstretched
Currently, Michael J McBride is an instructor of art at Tennessee State University and has been the lead artist on many community-based mural projects in Nashville, Tennessee. McBride was featured in Visions of My People, sixty years of African American art in Tennessee, an exhibit organized by the Tennessee State Museum and one of his pieces was purchase for their permanent collection.