It's been a while......

When it rains it pours! I have been working on so many projects that I am not painting on my own work as often as I would like. Lots of commissions lately.  My print business has been really taking off and I find myself needing a larger space but I so love working from home.  My mother (soon to be 92)  has been moved to Kennebunk Maine to be closer to my three older sisters as she  has been declining both mentally and physically. I try to see her once a week .   At the same time,  Sam has been going through another rough patch but is starting to get better.    I am so grateful for that.

 This new painting was inspired by a family  I came across on Instagram.    The mom  posts such wonderful everyday  scenes of life with 6 children! I am from a family of  seven BTW.  I was totally inspired by their amazing old world shabby chic home. in England.   This piece "Family Portrait" is 20x16 painted on a cradled wood panel with painted sides.  It would make a great mother's day gift.  

Thanks for looking and have a nice day today.  

In need of a guardian angel - a work in progress

I have painted several angels over the years.  I was recently asked if I was planning on painting another one anytime soon.  I think right about now is a good time.  

Angel's Sonata~New painting

Angel's Sonata is my newest painting. I have brought together some of my favorite things. It has a lovely glow. It's painted with acrylics on a cradled birch wood panel. Sides are painted to match so it can be hung with or without a frame. Thank you for looking!

for sale here:

     https://www.etsy.com/listing/150917105/original-painting-angels-sonata-by?ref=shop_home_active                               

Finished!

This is the commission I have been working on for about a month now.  It's 48x60 inches.  I am very excited to show my client today. Have a great weekend. I will be starting some new pieces next week and I cannot wait.

Catherine

Art and song quote of the day...........

 The trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why. Those gentle voices I hear, explain it all with a sigh. - The Moody Blues, Tuesday Afternoon

art and quote of the day.......

Home is a place not only of strong affections, but of entire unreserve; it is life's undress rehearsal, its backroom, its dressing room. ~Harriet Beecher Stowe

 

While cleaning up the folders on my computer I came across this commission I did in the fall of 2011.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.  Catherine

Art and Quote of the day...........

“To see far is one thing, going there is another.” ~Constantin Brancusi

I am continuing to work on a rather large piece this week.  I will most likely post another image of my progress at the end of the day today.  This was a favorite painting I did last year around this time.  Thanks for stopping by.  Catherine

 

Debra Plays The Piano-New Original Painting

Classical piano was the soundtrack of my childhood.  My sister’s and I  all took a turn with lesson but only one of my sisters really had the interest and gift. She practiced and played for years and years and went on to pursue music in college.  

I love to include pianos in my paintings. This piece is painted with acrylics on birch wood cradled panel. The sides are painted and it's wired and ready to hang. Thanks for looking. www.catherine47.etsy.com

 

Paris Apartment~New original Painting

I wasn't sure I was actually going to finish this piece today since I was stuck in traffic all morning and then came home and began cleaning my house instead of painting .  This is somethings that happens quite frequently although my house never looks clean or organized these days. 

This painting is 11x14 executed with acrylics on stretched canvas.  The sides are painted so no frame is needed and it's wired and ready to hang but I think this one needs a pretty frame!  Thanks for looking.

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Crown and Anchor Me~New Painitng

This is my newest painting.  I borrowed the title from a Joni Mitchell song and I think it's perfect.  Although this is small piece, 8x10, it definitely packs a big punch.  This was one of those paintings that just took off from the first brush stroke.  It was effortless and very therapeutic for me at a time that I am feeling very anxious and down.  Thanks for looking. 

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I love  the colors in this painting.  A little "dark" for me than usual.  This painting has sold.  To see other work other  I have available go to:

www.catherinenolin.org

or

www.catherine47.etsy.com

Thanks for stopping by.

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

This is a painting I've been working on. Thought I'd have it wrapped up today but looks like I need another day. Somehow, my lady is turning into a short haired Emily Blunt. Maybe because I saw "Salmon Fishing In Yemen" this past weekend. That seems to happen with my paintings~ sometimes.

People who look through keyholes are apt to get the idea that most things are keyhole shaped. ~Author Unknown

This painting, "Fox Hole"  has sold.  To view other painting I have available go to :

www.catherine47.etsy.com

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