What I'm working on

Happy New Year.  I'm back in the studio.  Starting off with a small piece this year.  Although I love painting all sorts of beautiful animals in  pretty places, my heart belongs to CATS. Despite the fact that  our beloved Theo and Gracie have knocked our  tree over, broken ornaments and kept us up all night playing hockey with marbles on the wood floors, I can't help but love painting them. 

Self Expression 2016

Well I am wrapping up the year with an abstract self expression painting which I started a few months ago and decided to finish today.  The holidays are a difficult time for me.  Our son Sam has been having some challenging behaviors  lately and it breaks my heart because there isn't much I can do.  I am trying not to spiral downward into a negative place but it's hard.   

 People often ask me how do I paint so many pieces so quickly ?  I paint a lot.  Almost everyday for at least 6, 7 8 hours.  Painting is the one thing that helps me get away in my mind and thoughts. When I paint I don't think of all my troubles.   I find it comforting and healing.  I am grateful for it.  It's been a great year for my work and I appreciate all the kind words and support.  

Face Among The Crowd- small work

Completed on 12-15.  One of two small works  which will be ready to ship by Monday and in time for the holiday!  Giraffes are such amazing animals and A Tree OF Life backdrop suits her well! 

Thanks for looking!  9x12 on a cradled wood panel with painted sides.  for sale at  http://catherinenolin.org/artwork/4120013-Face-Among-The-Crowd.html

The Poet's Dream- New work

Completed on 12/12 The Poet's Dream.  16x20 on a cradled wood panel with painted sides. This painting was one of those lovely epic  journeys that I am grateful  to have taken.  What is the story here? There are many.... 

For sale on my website at www.catherinenolin.org 

Will be ready to ship in time for the holiday! 

What's on my easel

My new painting is coming along and looks like it will be completed by Monday.  This is just a photo I took with my phone but I think you can see most of the detail so far.  It's 16 x20 and will be ready in time to ship for the holidays!

What I'm working on

 I am working on a 16x20 piece in which the title came into my head before I even began.  I love when that happens! (Not ready to show a sneak peak yet)  "The Poet's Dream"  I then realized that it comes from a line in the song American Pie by Don Mclean.  "The lovers cried and the poets dreamed." I still love that song although I haven't  heard it in a while.
I  have  one original available for sale ready to ship.  "Letting Go"  www.catherinenolin.org  This painting would look wonderful in a children's room as well as a dining room space. It's 18x24 with painted sides.  Shipping is free on Etsy as well.  www.catherine47.etsy.com

Magical Thinking ~ New painting SOLD

SOLD Magical Thinking was completed on December 3.  Acrylic on wood panel with painted sides.  I wish you all Peace and Hope this holiday season.  It's been quite a year.  Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.  

For sale on my website along with a few other originals still available for the Holiday giving. 

http://catherinenolin.org/artwork/4113721-Magical-Thinking.html