Catherine Nolin Art Studio

Resting Gardener

2012-01-25T21:52:00.000-05:00

I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers. ~Claude Monet

All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go~Original painting By Catherine Nolin

2012-01-23T15:32:00.000-05:00

This is my latest painting. Rachael and her faithful Dachshund Jasmine are ready for anything in the Hampton's. This painting is 11x14 painted on stretched canvas. For sale ~www.catherine47.etsy.com or

www.catherinenolin.org

In the studio ~ What I am working on..............

2012-01-20T16:28:00.001-05:00

This new piece should be finished in a few days. Rachael is so bored, all dressed up and no where to go, in her lovely home in the Hampton's. Her little dachshund Jasmine, is always trying to stir things up. See you in a few days.

Kareena's Magical Flower Shop-Original painting

2012-01-18T12:55:00.000-05:00

This is my newest painting finally completed. Kareena shows off one of her many award winning arrangements as her faithful staff looks on. This piece is 14x11 painted on canvas with acrylics. The sides have been painted and it's wired and ready to hang.
For sale in My etsy shop~ www.catherine47.etsy.com or www.catherinenolin.org

In the studio ~

2012-01-17T18:50:00.000-05:00

This is what I'm working on. I am still loving orange walls. I did a similar piece a year ago and the print has been very popular in my etsy shop. This painting is 14x11 painted on canvas. I will be posting it for sale in my etsy shop tomorrow.

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Sleep Study~Original painting by Catherine Nolin

2012-01-14T19:15:00.000-05:00

This painting has sold . To see other paintings I have available go to:

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Have a question? Email me~ I would love to hear from you!

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Living In The Moment

2012-01-13T21:01:00.002-05:00

This painting has sold . To see other paintings I have available go to:

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Have a question? Email me~ I would love to hear from you!

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Nicolette Dreams The Night Away-Original painting

2012-01-12T16:41:00.001-05:00

I spent a lot of time on this painting. I added many small details and enjoyed creating this vignette. Thanks for looking. I love your comments so please feel free to say hello.

This painting is 11x14 and is available for sale in my etsy shop.

www.catherine47.etsy.com

12 Things happy people do differently

2012-01-12T11:08:00.000-05:00

Thought I would share this good article of friend of mine posted on facebook.

http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently/

Tree Of Life III new original painting by Catherine Nolin

2012-01-06T11:26:00.001-05:00

Today is my youngest son Samuel's 18th birthday. It's hard to believe. For those of you who don't know about Sam he was diagnosed with autism and a few other medical conditions when he was two. It difficult to put into words how I feel today. Life has been a bittersweet emotional roller coater so far. Sam has touched so many lives without ever knowing. His very exsistance has brought couple's together, made us experts on alternative medicine and diet, taught compassion, acceptance and to never take anything for granted.

I painted this Tree of Life because Sam has so much life to live and things to learn. I will think positively about him during this new year, full of growing and healing. This new painting is 20x16 painted on stretched canvas. Available for sale in my Etsy shop www.catherine47.etsy.com

Sneak Peak of my newest painting. Tree Of Life

2012-01-05T16:53:00.000-05:00

This is a little preview of my new tree of life painting. I have done two others but much smaller. I was totally lost in the details of this painting. Tomorrow I will be posting it for sale.

Back in the studio

2012-01-03T15:53:00.000-05:00

It feels great to be back in my studio today. I guess winter is finally here in Massachusetts because my feet are still numb from the drafts in my studio. I was so caught up in my details of my new painting that when I looked up at the clock, 6 hours had gone by. I have begun a Tree Of Life painting but today I had to wrap it up early. I always have to wrap it up early on Mondays and tend to my other jobs in life. I just realized that today is Tuesday! Yikes.

Don't forget to enter my Giveaway. The drawing is Jan 7th. See my previous blog post about entering if you haven't already. Catherine

Cleaning Out the studio sale!

2012-01-01T16:47:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year! 2012

Time for my "cleaning out the studio" sale. I have added a few new pieces to my sale section on Etsy. 30% off the original listed price.

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Fine Art Giveaway Time!

2011-12-31T08:19:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year to all my friends and customers. It's time for my Third annual Giveaway at "Catherine Nolin Art Studio "
. This year I am giving away a Framed Print of your choice. Yes, matted and framed. The winner gets to choose any print from my Etsy shop and will receive it MATTED and beautifully FRAMED!
It's simple to enter.
1. subscribe to my blog http://catherinenolinfineart.blogspot.com/
... Simply enter your email for my art updates. There's a box to the right of my blog enteries to enter your email address. That's it! The winner will be chosen next Saturday`January 7th. The winner will be notified by email and will also be posted on Facebook. Good Luck! Check out my Etsy shop to decide which print you would like to receive. www.catherine47.etsy.com

Susan Interrupted

2011-12-29T20:18:00.000-05:00

This painting has sold . If you would like to view more of paintings available go to: www.catherine47.etsy.com
Monday I will be back in my studio. My son Sam has been home all week and things have been going very well with him. He's gone through a lot and finally seems to be feeling better. I couldn't ask for a better Christmas gift.
I am so excited to get back to work. This week has provided me with many ideas for new painting. New things in store for my Etsy Shop as well. Happy 2012!

Checking in on the one percent......................

2011-12-21T14:18:00.003-05:00

I wish you all a Wonderful~Peaceful~Joy-filled holiday. I will be back with new work in a few weeks. For now, enjoy these two dolls and their privileged life. For more information on this new painting click here: www.catherine47.etsy.com

Living In The Moment

2011-12-20T21:13:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow I will be posting my last painting for a while. Every year my son Sam, who has autism, is home for 10 day and it's all hands on deck. I'll be lucky if I can check my email! I will miss being in my studio but time with Sam is special. You can't help but live in the moment. I am very excited about the work I will be creating in 2012. I will be making some exciting changes to my Etsy shop as well.

Isabella Plays The Mandolin

2011-12-16T15:26:00.002-05:00

2011-12-07T15:52:00.000-05:00

I tried to finish this piece before it got too dark outside so I could take a good photo. I managed to finish in time buts since it's a gray rainy day, it's just too dark to get a good shot but here is the" low light version." I'll re shoot tomorrow in better conditions.

Our little kitty Leonardo is trying to get outside any chance he gets but we have decided for his own safety that he can't be an outside cat. We will bring the outside to him ! This painting is 14x11 painted on stretched canvas.

To purchase this painting go to www.catherine47.etsy.com

When We Dance

2011-12-06T19:36:00.001-05:00

This painting has sold. To view other paintings I have available to go:

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www.catherinenolin.org

feel free to email me with any questions

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Detail Oriented by Catherine Nolin

2011-12-05T20:25:00.000-05:00

This painting has sold.

I have other paintings available at

www.catherine47.etsy.com

www.catherinenolin.org

feel free to email me at

catherinenolin@comcast.net

Manhattan Interior~Original painting

2011-12-03T22:16:00.001-05:00

This painting is available through The River Road Gallery in Wilton CT.

I have other original paintings available in my Etsy shop and website.

www.catherine47.etsy.com or www.catherinenolin.org

The Artist's Interior

2011-12-02T15:00:00.001-05:00

No this isn't what my house looks like. I am afraid you would be disappointed if I actually painted a room in it! There are no lovely birds waking about or oriental rugs with large vases of beautiful flowers. Actually I do have some nice vases but the flowers in them have seen better days, my rugs are sprinkled with yellow lab and tiger kitten hairs, and you will also find Leo popping his head out of my kitchen sink full of dishes! yikes! Honestly, I wouldn't want it any other way.

I am really glad I was able to finish this painting today. It is 20x16 painted on stretched canvas. For sale in my Etsy shop www.catherine47.etsy.com

Art Lover-Original Painting by Catherine Nolin

2011-11-29T11:42:00.001-05:00

I'm really excited about this painting.

My favorite photographer has got to be Rodney Smith. You may recognize this woman from an ad he did for designer Barbara Barry. As you can see Leo is getting bigger.

This painting is 14x11 done with acrylics on stretched canvas. For sale in my etsy shop

www.catherine47.etsy.com and www.catherinenolin.org

email me with any questions:

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Holiday Interior-Original Painting by Catherine Nolin

2011-11-28T17:42:00.000-05:00

\This painting has sold.

View other paintings I have available at:

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Interior Still life -Original Painting by Catherine Nolin

2011-11-24T12:45:00.002-05:00

This painting has sold.

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Garden Bouquet

2011-11-23T07:53:00.001-05:00

My son is working at a flower shop in Boston-I'm a little jealous.

This painting has sold.

You can view other paintings I have available at:

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Email me at: catherinenolin@comcast.net I'd love to hear from you.

Botanical Still Life-Original painting by Catherine Nolin

2011-11-21T12:38:00.002-05:00

I spent Sunday working on this painting and was able to finish it today. I felt very guilty in my studio all day yesterday while my husband raked the yard and then went on a hike alone. . It was 60 degrees you know. As I painted I kept thinking about the snow and cold and how hard it makes everything. I thought about my mother who won’t be able to go out much once winter really sets in. I guess that’s why I felt compelled to paint a bouquet of flowers.
Maybe purchased at www.catherinenolin.org

This piece is 8x10 painted with acrylics on stretched canvas. The sides have been painted so no frame is needed. Wired and ready to hang.

Sister's Harbor, Portsmouth N.H.

2011-11-20T19:28:00.001-05:00

This painting has sold

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Family Album -Original Painting By Catherine Nolin

2011-11-16T16:26:00.001-05:00

The other night while driving down a winding road on my way home from my sister's house I slammed on my brakes and there stood a huge deer frozen in the middle of the road. It was pretty magnificent.

This is my newest painting. I am trying to get into the holiday spirit. My son Sam will be home for 5 days so I wont be posting any new work until he is back to school . I am looking forward to the brake. I know I will be back on the following Monday with a lot of new inspiration.

This painting is 14x11 painted with acrylics on canvas. The sides have been painted and it’s wired and ready to hang. Thanks for taking a look.

You can also view and purchase my work at :

www.catherinenolin.org

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Clementines

2011-11-14T21:38:00.000-05:00

This painting has sold .

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Pinstripes and Calla Lilies

2011-11-11T13:41:00.000-05:00

This is my latest painting. It's funny how the people in my paintings end up resembling family members unintentionally. This gentlemen looks a lot like my grandfather(whom I've never met) on my mother's side. That's Leo there on his arm. Can you tell my husband and I like Boardwalk Empire? Season two is great so far. I find the clothing from that period so inspiring.

This painting is 14x11 painted with acrylics on canvas. The sides have been painted so no frame is needed. Wired and ready to hang! To purchase this or any other paintings I have available go to:

www.catherine47.etsy.com

or www.catherinenolin.org

questions feel free to email me

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Sweet William

2011-11-10T20:13:00.000-05:00

This painting has sold .

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Still Life Auricula

2011-11-08T12:56:00.000-05:00

The beautiful weather this week so far has inspired me although I must admit I haven 't been out much except to walk Abbey and go to the post office! These flowers are truly amazing with so many varieties and colors. Enjoy the Indian summer.

Detail Oriented by Catherine Nolin

2011-11-06T18:19:00.003-05:00

                                                                This painting has sold .
                                  To view other painting I have available for sale go to:
                                                      www.catherine47.etsy.com
                                                                        or
                                                           www.catherinenolin.org
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Martha At The Vineyard

2011-11-04T17:27:00.003-04:00

Here is Martha with her faithful long haired dachshund Rita. Even on this quaint island, she manages to surround herself with the things she loves. This painting is 14x11 painted on stretched canvas with acrylics. You can purchase this painting and view other works at:

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Oh Suzani

2011-11-01T19:43:00.000-04:00

This painting has sold.

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Swinging Susan

2011-10-31T16:39:00.001-04:00

My mother was quite glamorous in her day. I love looking at glossy black and white photos of she and my father out with friends usually at swanky dinner clubs. Reminds me now of something out of Mad Men. She was always beautifully dressed but in almost every photo her eyes were closed! Always anticipating the flash I suppose. I have painted her here swinging above a lovely garden with an Islandus falcon keeping watch. This painting is 11x14 painted on stretched canvas with acrylics. The sides have been painted so no frame is needed. Wired and ready to hang.

This painting can be purchased at:

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The Bird Watchers

2011-10-29T16:39:00.000-04:00

This painting has sold .

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In the studio ~ What I am working on..............

2011-10-29T08:31:00.000-04:00

This new piece should be completed by tomorrow. There is a story here to tell. As you can see, Leo, my new assistant, has become a bit of a distraction. My studio with all it's nooks and crannies is a major playground for him. Hope you are having a great weekend!

Catherine and Leo!

Magical Thoughts

2011-10-27T15:30:00.001-04:00

From magic to abstract art this little painting has a lot going on. Just some random thoughts bouncing around in my head the past couple of days. 8x10 painted on stretched canvas with acrylics.

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Evening Art Show

2011-10-25T20:43:00.000-04:00

This painting has sold.

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Wedding Bell Blues

2011-10-24T21:44:00.002-04:00

This painting has sold .

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Nature Network

2011-10-23T19:20:00.000-04:00

All winter my husband and I were talking and planning out our garden for the upcoming season.

As I get ready to turn on the heat I realize how fast it all went by. This weekend we were suppose to put the garden to rest but felt a bit unmotivated. My two sons did manage to take down a rather large air conditioner. The leaves have completely covered the grass but that too will have to wait another week. Anyway, when I look at this piece that I painted in early spring it reminds me of our garden and the beautiful birds that showed up and sang songs each day .

This painting was 16x20 and has sold.

You can also view and purchase other pieces of my work at :

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Moonlight Sonata

2011-10-22T17:13:00.001-04:00

This painting has sold.

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The Piano Lesson

2011-10-20T17:49:00.000-04:00

Leo our new kitten is making it difficult for me to get things done but I managed. This is my new painting. Meet Margret , (Leo is on top of the piano) she is waiting for her lesson to begin but her teacher seems to be late. Maybe he is lost in the topiary garden? This painting is 11x14 painted with acrylic on stretched canvas.

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Chinoiserie Style

2011-10-19T21:22:00.002-04:00

This painting has sold but the print is available in my etsy shop.

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Madeline Dreams Of A More Simplistic Life

2011-10-09T21:24:00.001-04:00

This is an original painting . 20x16 painted with acrylic paints on stretched canvas. For sale at

www.catherinenolin.org or www.catherine47.etsy.com

IF you have any further questions I can be reached at catherinenolin@comcast.net

Beyond The Veil

2011-10-08T08:25:00.000-04:00

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What a difference a day makes.

2011-10-07T07:05:00.000-04:00

What a difference a day makes. Last weekend, while at the movies I started experiencing some vision issues in my left eye which I ignored. A few days later I started noticing some numbness on my left side of my face at which point I began to worry a bit but still kept going about my day. It wasn’t until my husband came home from work that evening did I end up going to the ER upon his request (demand).

To make a long story short, I was admitted so that they could do a series of tests to rule out that I wasn’t having a stroke or even the beginnings of an aneurism! The thought that my life could change in an instant was horrifying. The thought of not being able to function and do all the things I do never crossed my mind until that moment. Many of us take our health and our bodies so for granted each day. After staying overnight in the hospital all the tests were negative According to the neurologist, it may have been a migraine variant. It was certainly a wake up call for me to stop putting off the 30 minute walk I said I was going to start doing each morning (about three years ago) since I’ve gained some weigh and I have a sedentary job. As a painter, I sometimes sit for hours and hours getting so caught up in my work I have no idea how long it has been! The day I left the hospital was a new beginning for me. Thanks for listening but I have to go now for my walk!

Catherine

PS. I am working on such a great new painting I can’t wait to post it.

Is Anybody Listening?

2011-10-06T19:04:00.001-04:00

This is an original painting
11x14 painted on stretched canvas with acrylic paints
to purchase go to: www.catherine47.etsy.com for $295.00

Zebras and Vases

2011-10-04T17:28:00.000-04:00

20x16 painted on stretched canvas with acrylics $800.00

Available for purchase at

www.catherine47.etsy.com

www.catherinenolin.org

Curtain Call

2011-10-03T06:15:00.001-04:00

                                            14x11 painted on stretched canvas with acrylics.
                                                                     purchase at:
                                                            www.catherinenolin.org
                                                                            or
                                                            www.catherine47.etsy.com

Wild Blue Yonder

2011-10-01T16:16:00.000-04:00

                                            20x16 painted on stretched canvas with acrylics.
                                                  For Sale at www.catherinenolin.org
                                                                     www.catherine47.etsy.com

Room With Dali

2011-09-30T08:03:00.001-04:00

This painting is 14x11 painted on stretched canvas with acrylics

For sale here: www.catherine47.etsy.com

$395.00 plus shipping

Summer Reading

2011-09-29T17:27:00.001-04:00

This original painting is 11x14 painted on stretched canvas with acrylic paints.

For sale in my Etsy Shop.

www.catherine47.etsy.com

Fox Hole

2011-09-29T14:54:00.000-04:00

My son Max, who has now made it across our beautiful country by car with his cousin and friend, is about to camp in Yosemite for the next five days. Although he has been warned about the black bears, I decided a fox was more my speed to paint. This painting is 11x14 painted with acrylics on stretched canvas.

This painting is for sale in my etsy shop. Click the link on the right!

SOLD

Tones sound, and roar and storm about me until I have set them down in notes. Ludwig Van Beethoven

2011-09-23T12:29:00.000-04:00

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. ~Leo Buscaglia

2011-09-22T10:52:00.000-04:00

Sophia's Empty Pagoda Vase

2011-09-21T08:19:00.000-04:00

Now available as an open edition fine art print in my Etsy Shop. www.catherine47.etsy.com The commission I have been working on is almost complete. Very excited to show my customer.

Her Majesty The Queen.....................

2011-09-16T14:44:00.000-04:00

Finally finished. This new painting gives me the opportunity to showcase my love of fabric and patterns. What do you think?

This is about the third time I have included a barn owl in one of my painting. Have you ever really looked at one of these magnificent creatures? I guess I was subconsciously thinking about October! Yes, that is an artichoke staff she holds This piece is 16x20 painted on stretched canvas . Thanks for looking. Catherine

“If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?” Rumi

2011-09-16T09:30:00.000-04:00

You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. ~Jack London

2011-09-15T11:15:00.002-04:00

In my soul, I am still that small child who did not care about anything else but the beautiful colors of a rainbow. ~Papiha Ghosh

2011-09-14T08:28:00.002-04:00

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Multi~tasking?

2011-09-13T09:07:00.000-04:00

I'm back. I have been pretty busy in the studio the past two weeks. I am working on a commission and a few new pieces and a bit of an experiment all at the same time. I should be reporting back with a few new pieces very soon. Catherine

Curtain Call

2011-08-31T12:47:00.001-04:00

I love it when I have a lot to say about my inspiration for a new painting. I grew up in a large creative family of 6 girls and one boy. Two of my older sisters left home as soon as they turned 18 to become “actresses”. My parents weren’t too happy. I can remember going to many of their plays from Macbeth to West Side Story. Mostly community theater but to an 8 year old it seemed like Broadway. Another sister, my oldest, who didn’t take off to find the foot lights, actually looked just like Barbara Streisand. Naturally we were huge Streisand fans. I have a great memory of going to see Funny Girl with her in the most beautiful movie theater in New York, red velvet curtains and chandeliers galore. I was an instant fan at 10 years old.

As for my two sisters, well they never pursued professional acting careers. However, I am very excited to say that this weekend I am going to see my niece perform her one-woman show, “A Visit from Victoria” produced by the Tenement Museum in New York City.

This is the link to find out more info. http://thewildproject.com/performances/2011-between-the-seas.shtml

Botanical Symphony

2011-08-26T15:43:00.000-04:00

I wish summer wouldn't end. When I look out my kitchen window, I don't see the vivid hues coming from our garden anymore. We've gotten tired of dead-heading the flowers as well. At least we are starting to enjoy the tomatoes and eggplants! I do love the fall (just not the winter.) I must be getting old. Hope this little painting keeps you thinking about summer and the beautiful weather we have had.

Mr. Tabby and the Mirror

2011-08-25T11:48:00.000-04:00

My latest painting. When my kids were little, we had a cat just like this named Barney (of course! ) He was very cool and when we got Abbey our yellow lab he decided to take off. We are hoping to get another one soon! This piece is 11x14 painted on stretched canvas. Sides have been painted so no frame is needed.

The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.Marcel Proust

2011-08-22T11:25:00.000-04:00

I can relate........

2011-08-19T07:03:00.000-04:00

There is in every artist's studio a scrap heap of discarded works in which the artist's discipline prevailed against his imagination. ~Robert Brault,

~Art Quote Of The Day~

2011-08-18T10:35:00.000-04:00

Man will begin to recover the moment he takes art as seriously as physics, chemistry or money. ~Ernst Levy

Is Anybody Listening ?

2011-08-15T17:42:00.001-04:00

11x14 painted on stretched canvas. Don't ask me why I've chosen this title.

THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN ROY

11x14 painted on stretched cotton.

Zebras and Vases

2011-08-10T13:22:00.001-04:00

The weather is looking good on Saturday for Art in The Park in South Portland Maine. As you can see, I have been in my groove. I must say that I enjoyed painting this piece very much. In keeping with my more relaxed, abstract, painterly approach (thank you Henri) It’s all about the colors and the movement. This painting is 16x20 painted on canvas. For sale in my Etsy shop or some see it in person in South Portland Saturday.

Madeline Dreams of a more simplistic life.

2011-08-08T14:43:00.000-04:00

The painting within my paintings was taken from a black and white photo I came across on one of the millions of blogs I peruse daily. I wish I had bookmarked the site so I could tell you more. I just liked the way she looked and of course her lovely contrasting dress. I believe that is called pasymetry? Anyway, as I began to paint this piece I decided to loosen up my brush strokes and create a more painterly look. This painting is 16x20 painted on stretched canvas and will be accompanying me to South Portland this Saturday. I will be for sale in my Etsys Shop until then.

Catherine

Flowers Gone Wild

2011-08-03T14:31:00.001-04:00

I reworked "Wild Blue Yonder," which has turned into , "Flowers Gone Wild." I was never satisfied with the painting before. Every time I walked by it in my studio I knew it needed to have more going on. My thought at the time was to do something more simplistic. I guess that's not the type of painter I am .

Enlightened Botanical

2011-08-02T14:35:00.000-04:00

This is my latest painting. It's 11x14 painted on stretched canvas. I will be showing my new work at Art In The Park in South Portland ME on August 13th. This is new show for me but since my sister lives right down the street in Cape Elizabeth, it's a good excuse for a visit as well.

I plan on posting another painting this week however, my son, Max (20 years old) is preparing for a cross country trip which also involves organic farming along the way. He is leaving Friday morning for 4 months! Although I am not thrilled that he has decided to put finishing college on hold, this is a once in a life time experience that he will have with his cousin and another good childhood friend. I have been feeling both anxiety and excitement for him. They are going to many of the major national parks along the way camping for weeks at a time. It really hasn't hit me yet that he is leaving and what he will be doing! Everything happens for a reason and I know that this experience will be with him for the rest of his life.

Images also help me find and realize ideas. I look at hundreds of very different, contrasting images and I pinch details from them, rather like people who eat from other people’s plates. ~ Francis Bacon

2011-07-27T06:17:00.000-04:00

I am back in the studio today. Two weeks before my next show in South Portland, ME. I said goodbye to some favorite pieces this past weekend. Here is one of them.

A few people at Manchester By The Sea Show.

I am back in the studio today. I finally cleaned it too! I found things I haven't been able to locate in months. Two weeks before my next show in South Portland, ME.

"Wild Blue Yonder " more new work.

2011-07-19T14:37:00.002-04:00

It's a good afternoon. Our backyard has been a great source of inspiration for me lately. This piece is 16x20 painted on stretched canvas. Sides have been painted so no frame is needed.

Strike A Pose

2011-07-18T16:15:00.000-04:00

This is the first of three new paintings I will be posting before my show on Saturday. My thoughts were all over the place when I started this piece. I knew I wanted to do something with red in it and a Tonkinese cat. I decided not to paint a lot of things on the walls, as I tend to do, because I wanted the wallpaper itself to tell a story. The size is 11x14 painted on stretched canvas. For sale in my Etsy Shop.

Summer Art Show

2011-07-17T11:12:00.003-04:00

So I've been working on three paintings at once. Considering I'm the type of person who can only eat one thing on my plate at a time this is uncharted territory for me! However, Saturday I am showing my work at Manchester By The Sea and feeling a bit overwhelmed which is causing me to jump from one thing to another. Maybe that's a good thing? This will be my second year participating in this exhibit. The town is absolutely beautiful. If you are in the North Shore area of Massachusetts stop by. The show is Saturday, July 23rd from 9 am to 6 pm. Rain date Sunday.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=195623510483377

Quote Of The Day

2011-07-12T08:57:00.000-04:00

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.Scott Adams

I will be posting a couple of new paintings over the next few of days!

Catherine

It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.

2011-07-11T08:50:00.002-04:00

I don't take smiles for granted.

2011-07-08T07:34:00.002-04:00

Although this blog is a place for me to post and talk about my art work today it’s sort of a personal diary. I’m getting a bit off track but actually not. As some of you know, this week my youngest son Sam has been home every day for his school vacation. Sam, now 17 years old, has profound autism. He lives at a wonderful residential school right in our home town. He is nonverbal, and when not feeling well exhibits some self abusive behaviors that can be heart breaking. It’s the only way he knows how to communicate at times. The fact that something is wrong and he cannot tell me, (even point to where it hurts) is the hardest part of all as a parent. I would do anything to know what he is feeling and thinking inside.

Having him home this week has really put things into perspective for me once again. It forces me to really be in the moment. I don’t take smiles for granted. This week, so far, has been a roller coaster ride. I never know what to expect when I go to pick Sam up in the morning. I can tell as soon as I see him what my day is going to be like . Some days have been great with him. When Sam has a good day, I cannot express the joy and peace in my heart. He is calm, happy with his crooked smile and engaging. Other days have been very difficult and I‘ve cried the whole way home after dropping him off. Saturday is the last day of his vacation and I feel that I always do gain something from this experience. One thing I have realized is that I am getting older and he is getting much bigger and it takes its toll on my body. I need to get in shape and stay healthy but, also that I need to become a little more accepting of whatever the day brings. As a parent (of a special needs child) you want to fix everything therefore, you spend all your time trying to figure out how to help them, instead of trying to just be with them. Perhaps I will have some better insight into his world if I simply do that for today. I will never give up trying to help Sam move forward so that he has a better life, but for today I will just be here now.

Catherine

Quote Of The Day

2011-07-07T06:54:00.000-04:00

Sit in reverie and watch the changing color of the waves that break upon the idle seashore of the mind. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

For Now

2011-07-06T11:24:00.000-04:00

For the remainder of this week, I will leave you with some favorite quotes paired with my art work. I'll be posting new painting next week!

Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter. ~Oscar Wilde

Summer Reading

2011-06-30T17:11:00.001-04:00

What can I say. Sometimes it seems like my brush has a life of it's own. This painting took many twists and turns but I am so glad I was able to complete it. I am taking a little break while my son is home for the next week. As much as I love to paint and I am looking forward to spending time with Sam. Hopper is another favorite painter of mine. I suppose I have the Cape on my mind these days as well! This painting is 11x14 painted on canvas. For sale in my Etsy shop.

Sleep Study

2011-06-29T11:00:00.000-04:00

By now you must realize that I am obsessed with pagoda vases and orange sofas! Here is my newest painting. Glad I finished it early enough this morning so I can concentrate on another smaller piece and hopefully complete it as well. Sleep Study is 16x20 painted on stretched gallery wrapped canvas. For sale in my Etsy shop.

Catherine

Sneak Peak of my newest painting.

2011-06-27T16:21:00.000-04:00

I have just a few more details to do on this painting. What do you think? I love the cat. I use to have one just like it. When we got our yellow lab, he decided to take off. My kids swear they still see him living a few streets down. Anyway, tomorrow this painting will have a proper post.