40 Hilariously Relatable Illustrations Of Cats Drawn In A Vintage Poster Style By Jesse Jarldane

There can never be too much artwork based on cats—and so, today, we present you with Jesse Jarldane, an artist who draws funny cat behavior in a vintage poster style.In an interview withBored Panda, Jesse disclosed that it all started during the pandemic when he and his girlfriend adopted an older cat named Aiko. “I didn’t know it then, but adopting Aiko changed my life. I quickly became obsessed with cats and began drawing them to practice my art skills,” wrote Jesse.Fast forward to today—Jesse has a following of over 80K people on Instagram and continues to draw very relatable cat content for us to enjoy. So let’s hop into the post and read the full interview with the artist below.More info:Instagram|jessejarldane.com|FacebookThis post may includeaffiliate links.

There can never be too much artwork based on cats—and so, today, we present you with Jesse Jarldane, an artist who draws funny cat behavior in a vintage poster style.

In an interview withBored Panda, Jesse disclosed that it all started during the pandemic when he and his girlfriend adopted an older cat named Aiko. “I didn’t know it then, but adopting Aiko changed my life. I quickly became obsessed with cats and began drawing them to practice my art skills,” wrote Jesse.

Fast forward to today—Jesse has a following of over 80K people on Instagram and continues to draw very relatable cat content for us to enjoy. So let’s hop into the post and read the full interview with the artist below.

More info:Instagram|jessejarldane.com|Facebook

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Illustration of a cat with text expressing its quirky and hilarious nature, showing its independence and style.

First of all, Jesse expanded on the topic of how it all began. He wrote: “This all started during the pandemic lockdown when I was looking for a change of pace at home. One day, my girlfriend showed me a picture of a very cute cat at a local no-k**l shelter, and it was one of those moments where I knew getting a cat was the answer to mixing up the energy of my home life. The next day, I adopted a 13-year-old gray cat named Aiko.”

Illustration of a cat relaxing on a carpet in the sunlight, highlighting the quirky nature of cats.

Cat sleeping on books in a humorous illustration, showcasing the quirky nature of cats.

“Before getting Aiko, the subject of my art was rather aimless—I didn’t have a consistent theme, and would make whatever was inspiring for me. Soon, my entire direction shifted to cats. Honestly, it was the perfect answer to the challenge of the “what should I draw?” question. I grew up in Colorado, where I currently live. My family never owned furry pets, as most of us had allergies to fur. We had a few parakeets and hermit crabs though. As a kid, I really loved dogs. I’d volunteer at the Humane Society and walk the dogs there, would walk dogs for people, and I’ve wanted a pitbull my entire life. I really considered myself a dog person. That is until Aiko came along.“Now I am completely obsessed with cats.”The artist also shared more about the essence of his artwork: “I draw cats—in any and every situation. The essence of my work revolves around the quirky and hilarious nature of cats and all their unique personalities. My main goal is to capture the essence of them.”

“Now I am completely obsessed with cats.”

The artist also shared more about the essence of his artwork: “I draw cats—in any and every situation. The essence of my work revolves around the quirky and hilarious nature of cats and all their unique personalities. My main goal is to capture the essence of them.”

Cat humorously unrolls toilet paper while perched on a toilet, showcasing its quirky nature in this artistic illustration.

Cat humorously seated on a table amid chaos, with spilled items and a plant nearby.

We wondered what initially drew Jesse to the world of artistry. He replied: “It’s the third grade and a few students had gathered under the playground during recess. As I join them, I notice they are showing each other various drawings they made of characters from imagination. One of the kid’s drawings was so incredible that I had a startling shock of awakening at that moment—that I wanted to make art that was cool like that, and that making art that good was possible. I remember being in so much awe that something deep within me came online.”

Cat hanging from blinds with text “Be Unapologetic,” showcasing quirky and hilarious nature in green illustration.

Illustration of a cat with text “Time is an illusion until I’m hungry,” capturing the hilarious nature of cats.

As for the creative process, Jesse shared how he came up with ideas for his illustrations.

“Most of my creative process involves observing cats. Whether it’s enjoying and watching Aiko be a wonderful retired elder cat (with lots of energy), seeing a funny video online, or experiencing another quirky thing a cat I meet does. Sometimes, I’ll get an idea and then it naturally grows into a series as I build the original idea.

There definitely isn’t a shortage of material to get inspiration from. I always experience something new with Aiko and other cats that bring me tons of inspiration.

Cat sitting on a laptop during a video call, illustrating the quirky and hilarious nature of cats.

Knight and cat in armor sitting on stone steps with quote, showcasing the quirky nature of cats.

We asked Jesse to share what he hopes audiences will take away from his artwork.He wrote: “I hope my audience takes away joy and happiness from my artwork. One of the most surprising things I’ve discovered from being in the cat-loving community has been how strong the community is. People from all walks of life come together to share their love for cats. It transcends borders and is something we all relate to. Owning a cat is this universal experience where we all can enjoy how ridiculous and fun it is to have a little quirky, basically wild animal live with us.“As the world seems more and more polarized, I’ve found that the cat-loving community is a shining light of love. Anyone and everyone has the space to share their love for their cats, and it’s such a joy that I get to provide a space for that with my art and share my own love for cats. Most of my audience is online, and it truly is remarkable to see so many people from all over the world engage with each other in a peaceful way.”

We asked Jesse to share what he hopes audiences will take away from his artwork.

He wrote: “I hope my audience takes away joy and happiness from my artwork. One of the most surprising things I’ve discovered from being in the cat-loving community has been how strong the community is. People from all walks of life come together to share their love for cats. It transcends borders and is something we all relate to. Owning a cat is this universal experience where we all can enjoy how ridiculous and fun it is to have a little quirky, basically wild animal live with us.

“As the world seems more and more polarized, I’ve found that the cat-loving community is a shining light of love. Anyone and everyone has the space to share their love for their cats, and it’s such a joy that I get to provide a space for that with my art and share my own love for cats. Most of my audience is online, and it truly is remarkable to see so many people from all over the world engage with each other in a peaceful way.”

Cat watching TV with cheetah and dog racing, showcasing the hilarious nature of cats' imaginations in a quirky illustration.

Illustration of a quirky cat yawning with the text “This life is weird, you’re doing great” above it.

Cat sitting in a box illustration with text “Follow Your Bliss,” showcasing the quirky nature of cats.

Illustration of a quirky cat curled up, humorously conveying exhaustion from doing nothing all day.

Illustrated cat with text humorously stating its survival from a tummy ache, highlighting the quirky nature of cats.

Samurai befriends a cat in quirky illustration.

Illustration of a quirky cat sitting in a corner, humorously staring at the wall with the caption, “What an incredible view!"

Cat driving a race car labeled “Zoomies Speed Shop,” showcasing the hilarious nature of cats in quirky illustration.

Illustration of a cat lying comfortably on a pink patterned mat, showcasing the quirky nature of cats.

Cat illustration humorously suggesting a second breakfast, showcasing quirky and hilarious nature of cats.

Cat playfully pawing a vase of flowers on a table, showcasing its quirky nature.

Cat on a flamingo float in a quirky illustration, enjoying the ocean at sunset.

Illustration of a cat with humorous text, showcasing the quirky nature of cats.

Illustration of a cat, mouth open, with text saying it’s hard being loved, highlighting the hilarious nature of cats.

Illustration of a quirky cat with a fierce pose, set against a pink background with the text “Protect Your Inner Peace."

Illustration of a cat sleeping near a seaside window, capturing the quirky and hilarious nature of cats.