I Love You~new original painting

I had the idea to create a small painting about "Love." I love themes if you haven't guessed.    Although this would have been a great painting for Valentine's Day, any day is a day for Love.  Leo, the Italian cat, (as we refer to him)  made an appearance.  This is a sweet little piece 8x10 surely to bring LOVE to anyone who........................  

 

Still Life Auricula

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Today my sister and I took our mother to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. What an absolutely enchanting place to spend an afternoon.  The design of the museum was taken from the Palazzo Barbaro in Venice  when the Gardners visited there in 1884.  In 1990 two thieves dressed as police stole 13 works of art including a Vermeer, and a Rembrandt.  The works have never been recovered and the empty frames still hang in place.

  I painted this piece in November of 2011. 

11x14 painted with acrylics on stretched canvas.

  

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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 

Detail Oriented by Catherine Nolin

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Chinoiserie Style

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

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Fine Art Giveaway! Matted and framed YES!

 
Hello :
It's time for my April Fine Art Giveaway.  This month's item is a beautifully matted and framed fine art print of my original painting, "Detail Oriented."  Every time someone wins, they tell me that they didn't realize it was matted and framed no matter how many times I mention it!  It's ready to hang. 
It's simple to enter.
1.  Become a follower of my blog if you aren't already.
2. Go to my Etsy shop http://www.catherine47.etsy.com/ and come back here and comment  which item you like best.  That's it!
3. Be entered twice if you reblog this post.
Winner will be chosen on the 23rd of April !

Detail Oriented by Catherine Nolin

My newest painting.  Sweet and simple for this Friday.  You can't go wrong when you paint what you love. 
                                                         Catherine. 

Chinoiserie Bouquet

This is one of two new paintings I've been working on. Ever since returning from my show in NYC I have been caught up with surface texture and depth of color. I've been doing a lot of experimenting which is why I haven't posted anything new until now. I am very excited about my next series of paintings. I feel as though I am reaching a new stage in my work! As long as the doors keep opening~ I am gratefully walking through them! Chinoiserie Bouquet is 8x10 painted on stretched cotton and linen and will be for sale in my Etsy shop.

October 2nd and 3 rd I will be showing my work in beautiful Pound Ridge New York, (Westchester County) at the "Pound Ridge Fine Art and Craft Show."

The Botanical Queen

I adore art from the Renaissance period. I love the rich colors, beautiful clothing and landscapes. This is where my inspiration came for "The Botanical Queen. " She isn't based on anyone I know but she is contemplative yet peaceful. Although she is Queen, she chooses to pick her own flowers from the royal garden.

This new painting is 16x20 painted on linen and cotton. The sides have been painted so no frame is needed. For sale in my Etsy shop soon. Long Live The Queen.

Sweet William

Dianthus Barbatus that is. This lovely flower dates date to the 16th century. I am looking forward to seeing them in my garden. This small painting is 8x10 done on gallery wrapped stretched cotton. For sale in my Etsy shop.

Charlotte's Web

Well here it is as promised. Based on New York designer Charlotte Moss. She is not only an accomplished interior designer but she is also involved in many good causes, which interests me even more. I am quite pleased with the finished product. I sent her an image of the painting. I hope to hear from her soon. This piece is 11x14 done with acrylics on stretched cotton and linen. It will be for sale in my Etsy shop soon.