About Us
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The Orange Cat Studio
The Orange Cat Studio is the creative home and working studio of artist Cricket St James. Founded in 2025, it is a small, independent space dedicated to making art that feels personal, heartfelt and full of happiness.
Named after Cricket’s beloved orange cat – a constant source of inspiration and mischief – the studio celebrates curiosity, warmth, and the simple pleasure of life. Every piece is created by hand with care, using professional quality materials so it can be cherished for years to come.
Whether you’re purchasing an original painting, a limited-edition print, or commissioning a custom piece or portrait, you’re supporting independent artistry and bringing a bit more joy into the world than there was before.
Based in Maricopa, Arizona, or online from wherever inspiration and a desire to capture that special moment, should strike.
Meet The Team
Mark
Behind every successful artist is someone patiently listening to creative ideas, offering encouragement, and occasionally serving as the voice of reason. At The Orange Cat Studio, that role belongs to Cricket’s husband, Mark, who proudly serves as CEO, Chief Supporter, Sounding Board, and Resident Reality-check Specialist. His unwavering encouragement and good humor help keep both the studio and the artist moving forward, one painting at a time.
Cricket
Cricket St James, Founder, Artist, Dreamer, and Storyteller in color on paper or canvas. Creating artwork that celebrates the people, places, and moments that matter most. Every color is chosen from professional-grade inventory, every brushstroke is thoughtfully placed, every moment of creating is done with gratitude to heaven above.
Steve
And then, because we all know there’s another executive on staff… No introduction would be complete without Steve, the Studio Cat. As CFO, Chief Feline Officer, Steve oversees daily operations from his favorite chair, supervises all painting sessions, and ensures that proper snack breaks are observed. While his management style is admittedly relaxed, his contributions to studio morale are immeasurable.