Yael Maimon

Biography

Yael Maimon is an Israeli artist born in 1980 in Israel. She is best known for her paintings of cats, but also enjoys painting other animals, pets as well as wildlife. Her special bond with cats was created while volunteering for years at an animal rescue center in her hometown. Today, Yael takes care of abandoned kittens, raises elderly cats and feed many street cats. Although grounded in realism, her artwork is often impressionist in nature, traditional yet contemporary. She enjoys painting in a variety of media including oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media. Her artwork was featured in solo and collective art exhibitions in Israel and abroad and gained international recognition.