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.  

Tra-Le-Braccia-Degli-Angeli-New work

It seems to me that we could all use a guardian angel right about now.  I do believe in them.  I have actually experienced situations that I cannot explain otherwise. This is my newest painting.  It has a jewel- like iconic affect.  Thanks for looking. 

Click the link to view on my website. 

 https://catherinenolin.org/artwork/4465653-Tra-Le-Braccia-Degli-Angeli.html

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                               

In Search Of Gaia

                                                                     SOLD

                       “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” ~Henri Matisse



The inspiration for this painting comes from various sources. One in particular would be my middle son Maxwell. He has had a great influence on Scott and myself over the past 6 months, as passionate young adults often do. In his search for what to do with his life, one thing has remained constant, his caring for the environment. After many discussions and soul searching he has decided to head out to Northern California to a remote farm and learn first hand how to live self sufficiently, treading very lightly on the earth. He hopes to take what he learns there and create his own homestead someday. We are really going to miss him.
This painting is 20x24 painted on a cradled birch wood panel. The sides are painted to match.
Thanks for looking. www.catherine47.etsy.com
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               “All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien




               

Eleanor's Paradise-New Painting

I am very excited that I've finished this painting before my Thanksgiving break. 

Since I love painting rooms and I love painting animals I decided to put them together in this large 18x24  piece.  I actually do have a niece named Eleanor and she does look quite a bit like the young woman on the couch but that was purely accidental or subconscious I should say.  Thanks for stopping and and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.  www.catherinenolin.org

Outside Interests~New Original Painting

I love the colors of fall.  This is my newest painting.  I used a cradled birch wood panel which is now my favorite surface to paint on.  This piece is 11x14 for sale in my etsy shop and daily painters.  thanks for stopping by. 

Lady Elaine-Original Painting

I've been trying to clean up my computer which has multiple copies of paintings and prints, and lots of things that just slow it way down.  In the process,  I came across this painting from a few years back that I had forgotten about.  I named it after a woman I use to work with at least 20 years ago at an upscale clothing store.  She had a fantastic sense of style and a wonderful sense of humor. I couldn't wait to see what she was wearing each day.   She made a huge impression on me then.  I referred to her as  "Lady Elaine."

~ Martha On The Vineyard~

 Lives in a dream

Waits at the window, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door
Who is it for?
 

Taking a Break ~Even from something you love to do!

Seems like time is speeding up these days.  Sam is back to school after a very pleasantly surprising week off.  I can still see his crooked smile when I close my eyes.  (Smiles don't come easy for Sam:)
I am back in my studio today.  As much as I missed my work these past 10 days,  I realize how important it is to step back and take a break. (Even from something you love!) I am recharged and so full of inspiration once again.  Right now I am working on a  commission piece that is coming along quite nicely.   I will not be posting any new work for a few weeks but I also have a lot exciting changes that will be happening to my etsy shop soon.  Thanks for stopping by.

Here's hoping all the days ahead, won't be as bitter as the one's behind you. Be an optimist instead, and somehow happiness will find you. - The Kinks, Better Things

 My husband is always reminding me about the law of attraction.    Positive thoughts attracting good things and negative thoughts attracting negativity in your life.  I always feel irritated when he says that since it's usually at a point in which  I am way down that dark road and don't want to hear it!   However, I must admit he might be onto something!

Here's to hoping you have a positive day~oh wait no that's wrong...You are going to have a positive day.

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

   I am so excited to have  found a wonderful new art store pretty close to my house.  I  decided to purchase some birch wood boards/panels  to paint on rather than canvas.  The surface is so smooth and it accepts the paint so beautifully. The colors seem to be more vivid and rich as well!   This is the perfect surface for me to work on.  This painting  I  is 16x20 with deep sides.  The light house in the distance is on Martha's Vineyard.  Thanks for looking.

Griffin In The Sky~New Original Painting

As a child, I always loved griffins in story books and on flags. Recently, I've been watching Game of Thrones (with my hands over my eyes most of the time) but  that might be where my inspiration came from on this one!    I often paint abstract birds.  I love to decorate them.  This painting is  11x14 painted on stretched canvas.  The sides have been painted so no frame is needed.  It's wired on the back and ready to hang.  Thanks for looking.

The willow turns his back on inclement weather. And if he can do it, we can do it. - Paul McCartney, With A Little Luck

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