Photographer and Digital Artist Made a Hilarious Transformation of Cats into Celebrities
Britain’s Sunday newspaper, The Sunday Times, turned the phrase “fat cat” into a very literal joke for its Rich List special edition. Instead of using stock images or simple illustrations, the campaign brought in animal photographer Tim Flach and digital artist Antony Crossfield to create cats that look like some of the UK’s most recognizable celebrities.
The results are equal parts strange and spot-on, with feline versions of Simon Cowell, Sir Richard Branson, and Sir Elton John stealing the spotlight. It is the kind of visual gag that works best when you notice the tiny details, especially the collars that give each cat away.
And once you see the full lineup, the whole campaign gets even funnier.
Sir Elton John
Sir Richard Branson
Simon Cowell
Tim Flach really did an amazing job with these photos. We have no choice but to share some more work from Tim.
Flach created a series of images named More Than Human, where he highlights the physical characteristics of various animals. Working with animals can be very hard, but that didn't stop Tim from creating these amazing photos.
He clearly had a knack for making animals look larger than life.
Elegant Panda
Da Vinci Bat
Majestic Owl
And speaking of celebrity makeovers, this artist reimagined popular album covers with cats, and the results are purrfect.
Featherless Chicken
Incredibly Detailed Gorilla Face
Art of Dying
Spirit
Compassionate Bats
Sneaky Gibbon
Orangutan Hand
Bhajan the Black Panther
Monkey Eyes
Family
Royal White, Golden Tabby, and Snow White Tiger
King of the Jungle
Millipede
Want more jaw-dropping animal portraits like these, see what’s on display at London’s Natural History Museum.
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