of cats and mice

[baleanoptera]

I knew my cats were missing something! Artist Jeff DeBoer makes Cat and Mice armour, inspired by different periods and styles. Takes the infamous cat&mice conflict to whole different level doesn't it?




Persian Armour


Tournament Cat - look at the little lion crest! Looks rather Lannister doesn't it?


Also the mice are represented - this is a 15th century Maximillian suit of arms


Jeff DeBoer's gallery - with more armour! - can be found here.

Comments

[winterspel.livejournal.com]

Wonderful images! How whimsical - I particularly love the second suit. :)

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

The second suit is my favourite as well, though I adore the helmet on the first one.
And you're right - it's very whimsical. ;D
I keep pondering how on earth he came up with the idea!? I love that he did though - it strikes me as surreal and poignant all at the same time.

yarnjousting.

[22by7.livejournal.com]

this is so ... i can't help it, it's cute.

Re: yarnjousting.

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

Hee. I know! I think the mouse especially wins in the cute department, what with the little roses on its armour.

[semyaza.livejournal.com]

The mouse is a little sinister.

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

Hmm..perhaps, as someone mentioned further down, it has that gloomy, Mountain of Doom lighting. Despite that I still think it's a little cute - maybe because its so small?

[lilybythelake.livejournal.com]

this completely makes my day! how fun!

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

Are they not just the greatest? I'd like to know how the artist came up with the idea. Is full plate armour for cats something people think about often?

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

How cool! I love the first suit best - and I'd die to see one of my boys wearing it.

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

And judging by your icon they'd have the attitude to wear it! ;) I love the helmet on the first one, but there is just something so shiny with about the second one that I must admit liking that one best.

[sunnyskywalker]

The way that mouse armor is lit makes me think he's about to try to throw the Ring in Mount Doom. These are so cool!

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

Hee! It's the LOTR mouse! Complete with Isildur glare! Still think its cute though. Maybe there is something wrong with me? You're the second person who points out that the mouse is a little sinister. I just go "Oooh! Look at its little ears!"