Johanna Breuch studied a wide assortment of methods and mediums, allowing her to express herself through a variety of creative pursuits without having to commit to one way of doing things. Though free to explore, Breuch felt she still needed something to ground and guide her art. In 2019, she decided to make cats her main creative theme, launching her into a successful frenzy of cat-centric illustrations, screen prints and wearable art. Breuch appreciates the complexity that cats bring; it’s not easy to earn a cat’s love, some cats may never warm up to you, and you must be okay with that. Breuch’s boyfriend is allergic to cats, so for the first time in her life, she doesn’t have a cat in the home — making her artistic pursuits even more special.