Cats by Jeannie Phan

WORDS Lindi Brownell Meiring IMAGES via Jeannie Phan on Instagram

Toronto-based freelance illustrator Jeannie Phan caught our attention on Instagram this week.

While she illustrates for a range of prestigious clients, including the New York Times, the New Yorker and Penguin Books, it’s her drawings of cats (partially inspired by her own cat, Odin, who she calls her “life coach”) that really made us smile.

A selection of the illustrations are available to buy as prints and iPhone cases.

Below, you’ll find a few of our favourites.

This is Kiko, the smallest cat I’ve ever met with a feisty personality. But, she’s a total sweetie if she wants to be ☁ #heavenlyblue #citycatstudies #caturday

A photo posted by Jeannie Phan (@jeanniephan) on Feb 6, 2016 at 7:46am PST

We’re about to embark on the weekend of love (aka “Valentine’s Day”) but really what better love is there than a best friend? This is Turnip and Panties, BFFs and cutest snuggle buddies ? #bemyvalentine #citycatstudies I’m overwhelmed by the submissions so far for my ✨ Cat Portrait Giveaway ✨! See my previous post for details

A photo posted by Jeannie Phan (@jeanniephan) on Feb 11, 2016 at 7:23pm PST

Study of a calico sleeping in potted plant ?.. zzZ #citycatstudies

A photo posted by Jeannie Phan (@jeanniephan) on Jan 20, 2016 at 4:10pm PST

This is Cardi! She is the sweetest (and tiniest) little thing who loves to roost on your lap whether you want her to or not ?? Also, a friendly reminder that the ✨Cat Portrait Giveaway✨ is still on until this Wednesday. See past post for details, goodluck! #citycatstudies

A photo posted by Jeannie Phan (@jeanniephan) on Feb 15, 2016 at 6:25pm PST

AND THE WINNER IS… dundundun… ✨@jayafish✨! Woo-hoo! Please email me write[at]jeanniephan.com with some clear photos of your sweet kitty and refresh my memory with which plant/flower background you’d like ?? That concludes the Cat Portrait Giveaway, thanks everyone for entering! Stay tuned, there may be a part 2… ?

A photo posted by Jeannie Phan (@jeanniephan) on Feb 17, 2016 at 9:31am PST

This is Celia’s frenemie Loni who is rocking a permanent milk stache, how regal! ❤ #citycatstudies #catlady

A photo posted by Jeannie Phan (@jeanniephan) on Feb 19, 2016 at 3:27pm PST

Can you spot which one doesn’t belong? ? #thatinternetfamouscat

A photo posted by Jeannie Phan (@jeanniephan) on Feb 23, 2016 at 4:26pm PST

Meet Floyd! Our cat portrait winner ?✨ In between gushing over the reference photos Jaya sent, I actually managed to get the portrait done and hid him amongst some bougainvillea blooms. Don’t fret if your kitty wasn’t chosen as this time’s winner, there are more giveaways on the horizon! #citycatstudies

A photo posted by Jeannie Phan (@jeanniephan) on Feb 24, 2016 at 4:35pm PST

Can you spot which of these cats loves boxes the most? #ifitfitsisits #まる ?? #thatinternetfamouscat

A photo posted by Jeannie Phan (@jeanniephan) on Feb 27, 2016 at 6:52pm PST

It’s too early for Mondays and you look like you need a group cat hug ? A friendly reminder that the $5 off code expires end of day tomorrow! Use “GOODCOMPANY” and bring on the good cat company @workerbeesupply

A video posted by Jeannie Phan (@jeanniephan) on Aug 22, 2016 at 4:49pm PDT

To view more of Jeannie’s work, visit jeanniephan.com.