Room Designed By Melissa Rufty

I get a lot of inspiration from art and interior design blogs. One of my favorite blogs did a profile on New Orleans designer Melissa Rufty. This is one of her many lovely interiors that I decided to paint. This particular designer combines color and pattern that I find fresh and interesting. Beautifully old world classic yet very now.

I think it would be fun to occasionally pick a designer and paint a room they have designed.

This painting is 11x14 done on stretched cotton and linen with acrylics.

Mediterranean Nap Original painting by Catherine Nolin

Here is my newest painting inspired by my love of bold pattern and color and of course cats. If you are wondering if my cat looks like this one, since I seem to paint this type of cat a lot, the answer is that I don't actually have a cat! I have had many felines over the years and striped tabby's are my favorite. I plan on getting another one some day but Abbey our yellow lab didn't do too well with Barney our last tiger cat. Barney took off when we brought Abbey home. My kids say they have actually seen him living in another neighborhood. He just couldn't handle a young goofy yellow lab puppy so he packed up and left. Now, I am afraid if I bring home a little crazy kitten , Abbey now 8 years old, will take off and move to another neighborhood. I can't have that.

My Reproductions

I thought I would mention that prints of my original paintings are all available through my Etsy shop. You can click on the icon to the left and view them. My 8x10's are only $12.00 and are superior quality. Most prints are also available in 11x14 for $26.00. You have to really see one to appreciate the velvety rich colors. They are shipped in a safe protective mailer. They are perfect for matting and slipping into a 11x14 frame or can be easily popped into an 8x10 frame with out the mat. They make a great inexpensive gift.

Also my package of 7 assorted note cards are the same high quality prints. They are packaged in a little shopping bag with my logo for only 18.00 plus shipping.

dec0r8or Has Won My Fine Art Giveaway!

The Details In The Fabric

This painting took me a bit longer than I thought. Probably one of my best pieces by far. I spent more time than usual planning it out and feel that I have become a better painter in doing so.
16x20 on stretched linen and cotton.

Fine Art Giveaway!

It's January 15th and time for my fine art giveaway. This month I will be giving away a beautiful reproduction of this painting "The Bird Watchers." My reproductions are high quality with velvety detail done with archival inks and acid free matte paper. Check my etsy shop and read the comments made by my customers about my reproductions.

It is simple to enter. Become a follower of my blog and your name will be entered into the drawing. On January 23rd I will announce a winner on my blog. You must become a follower to qualify.

Secret Garden

I haven't posted anything in a few days because I am busy getting ready for an exhibit at Mass General Hospital in Boston and working on a few pieces for River Road Gallery in Wilton, CT.
I will be part of an on going exhibit at Massachusetts General Hospital's Cancer Center. The exhibit is called "Illuminations". The program was developed in order to create a visually healing environment for it's cancer patients. They believe the environment in which care is delivered can be used as a tool to aid healing. I am honored to be a part of this very special event. My work will be featured from February to May.