'Pete the Cat' Retrospective

The Seen Gallery is presenting a retrospective of artist James Dean's career.

The Seen Gallery opened a retrospective of paintings by Pete the Cat creator James Dean on Saturday night at the gallery in Decatur. Dean showed some of the first pencil drawings of the black rescue cat who inspired the skinny feline who became Pete the Cat in his paintings. The Seen Gallery's Facebook page said, This is our 10th year in business and  James has been with us since the beginning.  It is only fitting that this year we present a retrospective of James' work spanning the time which he has been a full time artist..and perhaps before.  James Dean's art has sold in more than ninety galleries and shops across the United States. He has devoted his paintings to Pete the Cat for ten years and has turned his natural love for cats into …

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Susan Puckett

10:06 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2012

Great show! I especially liked the ones with Pete hanging out at the Brick Store and eating fries at Leon's...   more ›

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BRING CANNED FOOD TO PARTY AT LEAPIN’ LIZARDS THIS WEEKEND Where/When: Leapin’ Lizards, 185 Sams St., Decatur, Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m. Why go: Bring either a $5 donation or a bag of canned foods to have your kids’ photos taken and entered into the online costume contest. You’ll also get a free 4X5 portrait per donation. But, the real fun will be the party going on, including unlimited fun on inflatable toys, a dance party, raffle prized, treats for little ones, age-appropriate activities and a costume parade. Pricing: $10 in advance/$12 at the door   GET BOOKS SIGNED AT EAGLE EYE BOOK SHOP Where/When: Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, Saturday, October 29, 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Why go: At 1 p.m., hear Myles Beskind …

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