The central image is an whimsical, surrealist-inspired oil painting featuring a fluffy, dark brown cat sitting with its back to the viewer. The cat is positioned in the foreground, gazing intently at an easel display. The artwork on the easel depicts an abstract, cubist-influenced portrait of a woman with pale skin, distorted features, and a corn cob tucked behind her ear. To her left, a smaller, slender figure holds a bouquet of tulips, with a bright yellow lightning bolt striking their head.
Surrounding the subjects are various artistic artifacts. To the left sits a tall, vibrant yellow vase holding a collection of assorted paintbrushes. The background of the easel painting is a muted, pale cream colour, contrasting with the dark frame that encloses the scene. Various abstract symbols, a heart shape, and geometric splashes of colour, including deep blue and red, are scattered throughout the composition, giving it a playful, eclectic feel.
The foreground, outside the easel's frame, is stark white and serves as a base for additional artist supplies. A long, slender paintbrush lies horizontally along the bottom, accompanied by several discarded tubes of acrylic paint with caps removed, showing streaks of paint spilling out. The overall style is reminiscent of early twentieth-century modernist art, blended with a modern, humorous sensibility. The colour palette is diverse, mixing soft, neutral tones for the portrait with bold, primary-coloured accents like the yellow vase and the bright blue and red shapes within the painting.