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. 

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

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 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

 

Wild Blue Yonder

                                            20x16 painted on stretched canvas with acrylics. 
                                                  For Sale at www.catherinenolin.org
                                                                     www.catherine47.etsy.com

Enlightened Botanical

This is my latest painting.  It's 11x14 painted on stretched canvas.  I will be showing my new work at Art In The Park in South Portland ME on August 13th.  This is new show for me but  since my sister lives right down the street in Cape Elizabeth, it's a good excuse for a visit as well. 

I plan  on posting another painting this week however, my son, Max (20 years old) is preparing for a cross country trip which also involves organic farming along the way.  He is leaving Friday morning for 4 months!  Although I am not thrilled that he has decided to put finishing college on hold, this is a once in a life time experience that he will have with his cousin and another good childhood friend.  I have been feeling both anxiety and excitement for him.  They are going to many of the major national parks along the way camping for weeks at a time.  It really hasn't hit me yet that he is leaving and what he will be doing!  Everything happens for a reason and I know that this experience will be with him for the rest of his life. 

"Wild Blue Yonder " more new work.

It's a good afternoon.  Our backyard has been a great source of inspiration for me lately.  This piece is 16x20 painted on stretched canvas.  Sides have been painted so no frame is needed. 

Sleep Study

 By now you must realize that I am obsessed with pagoda vases and orange sofas!  Here is my newest painting.  Glad I finished it early enough this morning so I can concentrate on   another smaller piece and hopefully complete it as well.   Sleep Study is 16x20 painted on stretched gallery wrapped canvas.  For sale in my Etsy shop. 

                                                

                                                         Catherine

Escape from Eden

Things have been crazy lately, but in a good way! I finished this small painting a few days ago and this is the first chance I’ve had to post it.     On another note, my husband surprised me with this book yesterday.  He found it at an obscure library near his work.  I have been searching for it for years, hoping to find a used inexpensive copy with no such luck.  There is was on my coffee table when I got home from the post office.  It's much larger than I expected.     The illustrations are truly magfincant.  Like many people, I have a huge phobia of snakes and bugs but after viewing them so beautifully rendered with such  rich colors and intricate patterns, I find them quite fascinating and absolutely lovely.    I'm not scared!                                                                                                                                                    I am working on a large piece that can be seen in the background. I started this painting well before I got this book, but the book is” A game changer.”   I am very excited to finish it.  BTW  It’s due back in 3 weeks.   

Magical Thinking

My studio is freezing these days.  Maybe it's because we live in a 100 year old house with some of the original windows.  You think?   I managed to finish this painting today with frozen toes and finger tips.  I need to get a small heater I suppose.  I have always been interested in textile design which is where the inspiration for this piece come from.  I love the abstract nature and movement.  It is 11x14 painted on stretched canvas.  For sale in my Etsy shop.   

Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you've got to let it grow. John Lennon

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Partridge on an Orange Bench

This is my newest painting.  When I was in Sicily a year ago, my sisters and I were very lost down a old dirt road.  I actually saw a partridge just like this one in  a yard under an orange tree.  What a beautiful site.  this painting is 11x14 done on stretched cotton and linen.  the sides have been painted so no frame is needed. 

The Tree Of Life

Well, this isn't exactly the holiday design I mentioned in my last post. I often get side tracked and I'm glad. I started this painting early last week but was going back and forth working on my holiday card design and also a commission and feeling frustrated. Friday after a hike with my husband in the deep woods, and a little inspiration from my hero William Morris I was able to finish. This is my version of the "Tree Of Life" seen so often covering the walls in beautiful rooms. This painting is also a companion piece in a way to "Birds In Paradise" a painting I completed in the spring. 11x14 for sale in my ETSY shop.

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.

Letting Go

In between my more serious and epic paintings I enjoy throwing in a whimsical, care free piece here and there. It gives me a chance to experiment with color, pattern and texture plus I saw a Matisse painting (not in person) this morning that put me over the edge. I just love peonies and every year I say I am going to buy some to plant in my garden but I am always too busy painting and forget. This little number is 9x12 and done on stretched textured linen. The sides have been painted so no frame is needed. For sale in my Etsy shop. Stop by on Saturday, July 24th to see this painting and the rest of my new work at MANCHESTER BY THE SEA ART FESTIVAL. It's going to be really hot~both the show and the weather!

Be Still Life

I have decided to begin a series of small test paintings. Some of them will be more abstract and whimsical than others. I am getting ready for my summer art shows, which take up a lot of my time, time I would rather be spending in my studio. Creating small fun works will alllow me to keep painting. This little Matisse-like piece is 8x10 done on stretched cotton. For sale in my Etsy shop.

Floral Design

Here is a small floral painting I finished today. I love all the color combinations and abstract flower shapes I used here. 8x10 on stretched cotton. for sale in my Etsy shop.

Birds In Paradise

This is my latest painting. I have uploaded the largest view of this image so you can see all the detail. I have been forever influenced by William Morris. His work makes my heart jump when ever I see it. This is the first in a series of decorative style pattern paintings. I can see this design as wallpaper in my home. This piece is 11x14 done on stretched cotton. The sides have been painted so no frame is necessary. It is available for sale in my Etsys shophttp://www.etsy.com/shop/catherine47 sold

Urn with abstract flowers

Here is a tiny piece, 6x6x1.5. Painted on stretched canvas with painted side so no framing needed. I have signed and dated it on the side also. I like being able to offer a variety of sizes and price ranges. Please go to my etsy shop for more details on this piece and many others.

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Positive Energy

I have been interested in tackling a more abstract type painting involving flowers. This year our garden is really beautiful and I love being able to cut fresh flowers for my table. Looking closely at a flower I am amazed by the design. The complexity, the symmetry not to mention the COLOR! This piece is 16x20 done on stretched canvas with painted sides. No frame is necessary. First in a series of abstract florals.