“Where every brushstroke tells a story.”

Some memories never leave us. They live quietly inside, waiting for the right image, the right color, the right moment to bring them rushing back. For the Cat’s Eye is one of those memories—the kind of childhood ritual that seemed small at the time but, in truth, shaped how we see the world.

In this painting, Edward Wade brings to life the game of marbles, where children crouched around a chalked circle, laughter and rivalry mingling in the air. Each turn was filled with anticipation, but the prize was always the same: the rare, coveted glass marble with the swirling core—the “cat’s eye.” It wasn’t just a marble. It was the one worth aiming for, the one that made the heart beat faster, the one everyone remembered.

Watercolor, with its luminous layers and unpredictable flow, becomes the perfect medium to hold the dual nature of memory—clear and vivid, yet softened by time. Wade’s brushstrokes do more than depict a childhood game; they embody the longing we all feel for those fleeting days of innocence, competition, and wonder.

Collectors drawn to Wade’s work will recognize what makes For the Cat’s Eye so profound: it is at once deeply personal and universally shared. To own this piece is to hold a fragment of cultural memory, a reminder of simpler days when joy could be found in the curve of a glass sphere and the hope of one more turn.

Displayed in a home, this painting does more than decorate—it speaks. It invites conversation, stirs nostalgia, and becomes a touchstone for remembering the moments that shaped us. For the discerning collector, it is not just a watercolor—it is a story, a keepsake, and a connection to the essence of childhood wonder.

Edward Wade paints so that we never forget.

“The wonder of play, the chase for something rare, the magic of memory—For the Cat’s Eye carries childhood back to you. Own it, and keep that timeless spirit alive in your story.”