Thursday, December 31, 2009

Love the journey not the destination.........



This is an original painting done on 18x20 stretched cotton and linen with acrylics. The light house in the background is in Montauk, Long Island. Go to www.catherinenolin.org for more details.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Think About the things................











" Think About the things that bring you joy, then make a point of connecting with as many of them as possible, as often as possible." I need to do this a lot more.




Sunday, December 27, 2009

2010


Happy New Year to all my customers and friends. I can't wait to get back to the studio next week. I am beginning a series of theme paintings which I am very excited about. Going back to working in 11x14 and 16x20. I am bursting with inspiration and ideas so check back soon. Catherine

This is a collage my son Zachary made me for Christmas . I love it!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Winner of my fine art giveaway


Teresa Stover is the winner of my Fine Art Giveaway! Congratulations Teresa. You may pick any image in my Etsy shop which will be reproduced into a 11x14 reproduction. Please don't forget to email me your address for shipping. Happy Holidays from Catherine Nolin!
I will be having another Fine art giveaway each month. Please check back soon!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Sonata


This painting measures only 5x7 on stretched gallery wrapped canvas and needs no framing. The piano is my favorite instrument maybe because one of my older sisters was quite a pianist. I grew up listening to her practice for years. No matter what I was doing homework, talking on the phone you could hear the classical notes start and stop in the background. I often include pianos in my paintings. I love the lines of a baby grand.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

11x14 Fine Art Print GIVEAWAY!!!


I am having another GIVEAWAY. Simply join my blog, become a follower, no purchase necessary. I will pick a winner Christmas EVE. Thursday 10 am. A beautiful fine art print of your choice! You choose from my ESTY shop.
11x14 This is a nice size print. Thanks For Following!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

One Less Bell To Answer




This new painting is 11x14 done with acrylic paints on stretched linen and cotton. I just finished this about 10 minutes ago and photographed it with out natural light in my studio. I plan on taking another better photo in the morning. I am very happy and excited about this painting.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Friday, December 11, 2009

11x14 Abstract Interior

I've been feeling a little stressed with the holiday's coming and with that my painting always seems to go in a more abstract direction. I find it very relaxing and calming to paint with out restrictions or boundaries. The work becomes more about surface texture and color mixing.
This piece is done on stretched canvas that has been gallery wrapped , sides painted so no frame is needed.
It's available for sale in my Etsy shop.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Deep In Thought


"Deep In Thought," is 8x10 done on stretched cotton and linen. Yes, those are rosary beads. Available for purchase in my Etsy shop. Thank you Henri.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Window Shopping


This is my latest painting. Another smaller piece 8x10 on stretched linen and cotton done with acrylics. I included a lot of detail and color here. This painting is being featured in the Art section today on etsy.
SOLD

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Urn with abstract flowers


Here is a tiny piece, 6x6x1.5. Painted on stretched canvas with painted side so no framing needed. I have signed and dated it on the side also. I like being able to offer a variety of sizes and price ranges. Please go to my etsy shop for more details on this piece and many others.
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