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These Raccoons Are Selling Their Paintings And They're So Proud Of Them

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When thinking of raccoons, we picture feisty creatures scavenging through the trash, making themselves a leftover dinner party that all the yard is invited to. But the Tito raccoon family is proving us wrong.

Meet Piper, Cheeto, and Tito, three rescue raccoons who launched a very successful career in art. In fact, their colorful abstract hand paintings are not for art lovers on a tight budget. Ranging from a $75 piece titled “Tiny Masterpiece” by Cheeto to a whopping $150 for a “Custom Masterpiece” executed by Piper with colors selected by you, these are the masterpieces taking social media by storm.

Both hilarious and amusing, these are the paintings from the Jackson Pollocks of the raccoon world and you may wanna be quick to snatch one ’cause they’re selling out fast. Like, before they even hit the market.

More info: Twitter | Instagram | TitoTheRaccoon.com

Rescue raccoons are taking the art world and social media by storm with colorful hand paintings

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Bored Panda reached out to animal behaviorist Suzanne MacDonald at York University, Toronto in order to find out more about raccoons and whether these animals can truly be drawn to art. Prof. MacDonald explained that “You can train any animal to paint, really. All you need is patience and a steady supply of food rewards.”

When it comes to raccoons, the professor said that they are easy because “they can grasp things with their hands.” However, she assured us that there’s absolutely no evidence that raccoons appreciate art, “but then again, it is impossible to ask them… so who knows?”

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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The animal behaviorist also said that there are many misconceptions about the raccoons. “In urban settings, they’re seen as scavengers, but they are actually members of the Carnivore order, which also includes cats, dogs, and bears.”

That means they are able to eat almost anything, like humans, which are also omnivores. “Raccoons can exploit a lot of different food resources, which, in cities, includes trash.” Moreover, they have “very sensitive little paws that provide grasp,” which allows them to eat a wide range of foods.

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

Image credits: www.titotheraccoon.com

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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A good painter should always recharge their batteries

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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And people on Twitter got seriously into this Raccoco art

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

Proud Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings And They Look So Happy

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Liucija Adomaite is a creative mind with years of experience in copywriting. She has a dynamic set of experiences from advertising, academia, and journalism. This time, she has set out on a journey to investigate the ways in which we communicate ideas on a large scale. Her current mission is to find a magic formula for how to make ideas, news, and other such things spread like a virus.

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Ellz Jellz 4 years ago

I have more questions about this! Where does the money for this art go? I checked on the Tito website and other than a link to donate, there is no further info. What exactly are you donating to? I would hope that it would in part go to some kind of animal based, or raccoon rehabilitation charity, but there is no indication of this. Otherwise you are simply paying these people money for a novelty item which is potentially being generated by exploiting these animals. Im not at all saying that is the case and would be more than happy to be proven wrong. On the face of it, it just seems like people who already have the money to care for these wild animals, are making money from them for their own gain.

20points

Catlady6000 4 years ago

Same. It's why I only donate to the animal charities that I can actually go to. Thankfully, in a metropolitan area, there are a few. I can also take a look around the facilities and observe the animals.

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manon M 4 years ago

Agree with you ellz Jellz, Oliver and catlady6000, no further informations, what happen at theses raccoons?

3points

Billy The Kid 4 years ago

Whats wrong with you people? the racoon looks happy and it is looked after. What about people that dress their cats and dogs in stupid outfits? They look like pratts!

1point

Rebecah Ozuna 4 years ago

And what's wrong with that? it's their pet. There's no harm on them making money aside during this pandemic. Live and let other live. Get your own little darling and bribe it into art. Oh, you're going ti knife me, aren't ya? Take a number, the line is loooong. You all should be living and not caring how others do.

1point

David Jeu 4 years ago

Its a scam, like cat painting and such. They just dunk the poor animals paw in paint than force it to a canvas. Did you saw a single video of the "artist" actually painting ?..

0points

Wilma Miller 4 years ago

The owner has a YouTube channel. He found and rescued the raccoon. I think it's an awesome idea for the paintings however seeings how he doesn't own a rescue facility and he isn't donating some of the profits, it's way over priced.

0points

Josiah Macchi 4 years ago

he's so happy and i'm so happy for his happiness :D

16points

Raine Soo 4 years ago

Well, the raccoons definitely paint better than I can. They're such cute little rascals. It's good to see them so happy and loved.

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Ellz Jellz 4 years ago

I have more questions about this! Where does the money for this art go? I checked on the Tito website and other than a link to donate, there is no further info. What exactly are you donating to? I would hope that it would in part go to some kind of animal based, or raccoon rehabilitation charity, but there is no indication of this. Otherwise you are simply paying these people money for a novelty item which is potentially being generated by exploiting these animals. Im not at all saying that is the case and would be more than happy to be proven wrong. On the face of it, it just seems like people who already have the money to care for these wild animals, are making money from them for their own gain.

20points

Catlady6000 4 years ago

Same. It's why I only donate to the animal charities that I can actually go to. Thankfully, in a metropolitan area, there are a few. I can also take a look around the facilities and observe the animals.

5points

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manon M 4 years ago

Agree with you ellz Jellz, Oliver and catlady6000, no further informations, what happen at theses raccoons?

3points

Billy The Kid 4 years ago

Whats wrong with you people? the racoon looks happy and it is looked after. What about people that dress their cats and dogs in stupid outfits? They look like pratts!

1point

Rebecah Ozuna 4 years ago

And what's wrong with that? it's their pet. There's no harm on them making money aside during this pandemic. Live and let other live. Get your own little darling and bribe it into art. Oh, you're going ti knife me, aren't ya? Take a number, the line is loooong. You all should be living and not caring how others do.

1point

David Jeu 4 years ago

Its a scam, like cat painting and such. They just dunk the poor animals paw in paint than force it to a canvas. Did you saw a single video of the "artist" actually painting ?..

0points

Wilma Miller 4 years ago

The owner has a YouTube channel. He found and rescued the raccoon. I think it's an awesome idea for the paintings however seeings how he doesn't own a rescue facility and he isn't donating some of the profits, it's way over priced.

0points

Josiah Macchi 4 years ago

he's so happy and i'm so happy for his happiness :D

16points

Raine Soo 4 years ago

Well, the raccoons definitely paint better than I can. They're such cute little rascals. It's good to see them so happy and loved.

9points

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