Painting description

In the painting we see a boy in a boat with six cats on a calm sea that ripples in shades of brown, green, and blue. It’s like a fairytale world, where the colors evoke a sunset. The atmosphere is fairytale-like, almost magical, with a touch of dreaminess. The boy holds an oar, as if guiding his furry companions into the unknown. One of the intriguing elements is a paper airplane gliding above the boat, which adds a note of "curiosity" to the whole scene. The artist employed soft brushstrokes, which impart a dreamy quality to the painting, as if it were a childhood memory. The technique is loose, almost impressionistic, and yet very detailed. The painting can evoke a range of emotions—from joy and carefreeness to a kind of melancholy and reflection on the unknown fate of the scene’s protagonists. A kid would say, “They’re on a journey to the land of cats!” It’s so cheerful and full of hope. Personally, I feel inspired by this dreamy voyage, where each of us could rediscover a forgotten part of ourselves. I’m fascinated by how a simple painting can spark so much reflection.