Fine Art Giveaway Time!

                                       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.
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... 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

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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......................

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

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

I love the sight and sound of the mandolin.  Here is Isabella from Florence Italy.  Her father, a wealthy silk merchant, has arranged for her to marry Phillip - whom she does not love. No, I haven't been breathing in too much paint.  Have a beautiful weekend.  Catherine  

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Sneak Peak of my newest painting.

I thought I was going to be finished with this painting today but between trips to the post office and Staples, it just didn't happen.  It's 16x20 in size.  Not sure of the title yet either.  See you tomorrow. 

  Catherine

Leopard In The House

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Catherine Nolin Art Studio

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Hello It's Me.

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Earth Tones

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Staying In~Original Painting

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. 

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When We Dance

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Detail Oriented by Catherine Nolin

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Manhattan Interior~Original painting

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

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The Artist's Interior

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

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

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Holiday Interior-Original Painting by Catherine Nolin

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Interior Still life -Original Painting by Catherine Nolin

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Garden Bouquet

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

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Botanical Still Life-Original painting by Catherine Nolin

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.
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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.

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This painting  has sold

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Family Album -Original Painting By Catherine Nolin

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. 

                                                                                       

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Clementines

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Pinstripes and Calla Lilies

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:

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Sweet William

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Still Life Auricula

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

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Martha At The Vineyard

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

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Swinging Susan

 

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.

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The Bird Watchers

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

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

 

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

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Wedding Bell Blues

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Nature Network

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 . 

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Moonlight Sonata

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The Piano Lesson

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

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The Emperor's Room_Original Painting

This is my newest painting.  All things Chinoiserie!  I enjoyed putting together all the elements of this decorative style.  This painting is 14x11 painted on stretched canvas with acrylic paints.  For sale in my Etsy Shop

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Picatso

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New Years Eve in New York

This is a reproduction from an original painting. 

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Meet the newest intern at Catherine Nolin Art Studio

When I told my husband I was thinking about  hiring an assistant, this isn't exactly what I had in mind. Meet Leo, as in Da Vinci.  Since  Monday is my birthday, I wasn't too surprised to see a box with a big bow left at my front door yesterday.   The thought of a kitten never crossed my mind. I was thinking smart phone or maybe even Ipad!  Scott really stumped me this year and I am thrilled.  

  As I was trying to paint yesterday, Leo was having  a great time playing with my paint brushes and rolled up scrap paper and bubble wrap. ( An art studio for a cat is  probably a close second to catnip.)  I have a feeling I won't be getting as much done with this particular intern unless I can teach him to use the printer and go to the post office. 

Strike A Pose

11x14 painted on stretched canvas. 

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Leopard In The House

This is my latest painting.  It is 20x16 painted with acrylics on stretched canvas.  I seem to be in my "animal period" these days. I am having a good time creating these dream rooms.  There is a lot going on here I know.  It's up for interpretation. I'd like to hear from you! Catherine

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St. Francis

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This was a piece I had done this past spring.  It was purchased by a couple who had just returned from Assisi. 

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Madeline Dreams Of A More Simplistic Life

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

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Beyond The Veil

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What a difference a day makes.

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.