Emily's Horoscope for Today~New original Painting

This is my latest painting.  The demensions are 20x16 painted with acrylics on stretched canvas.  For sale in my etsy shop.

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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 :

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Tree Of Life III new original painting by Catherine Nolin

This painting is 16x20 painted with acrylics on stretched canvas.  For sale at:

www.catherine47.etsy.com

Tree Of Life III new original painting by Catherine Nolin

Today is my youngest son Samuel's 18th birthday.  It's hard to believe.  For those of you who don't know about Sam he was diagnosed with autism and a few other medical conditions when he was two.  It's difficult to put into words how I feel today. Life has been a bittersweet emotional roller coater so far.  Sam has touched so many lives without ever knowing.  His very exsistance  has brought couple's together, made us experts on alternative medicine and diet, taught compassion, acceptance and to never take anything for granted.   

I painted this Tree of Life because Sam has so much life to live and things to learn.  I will think positively about  him during this new year,  full of growing and healing.  This new painting is 20x16 painted on stretched canvas.  Available for sale in my Etsy shop  www.catherine47.etsy.com 

Staying In~Original Painting

I tried to finish this piece before it got too dark outside so I could take a good photo. I managed to finish in time buts since it's a gray rainy day, it's just too dark to get a good shot but here is the" low light version."  I'll re shoot tomorrow in better conditions.   

Our little kitty Leonardo is trying to get outside any chance he gets but we have decided for his own safety  that he can't be an outside cat. We will bring the outside to him !  This painting is 14x11 painted on stretched canvas. 

To purchase this painting go to www.catherine47.etsy.com

Nature Network

All winter my husband and I were talking and planning out our garden for the upcoming season. 

As I get ready to turn on the heat I realize how fast it all went by.  This weekend we were suppose to put the garden to rest but felt a bit unmotivated.  My two sons did manage to take down a rather large air conditioner.  The leaves have completely covered the grass but that too will have to wait another week.  Anyway, when I look at this piece that I painted in early spring it reminds me of our garden and the beautiful birds that showed up and sang songs each day . 

This painting  was 16x20 and has sold.

You can also view and purchase other pieces of my work at :

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Is Anybody Listening?

This is an original painting
11x14 painted on stretched canvas with acrylic paints
to purchase go to: www.catherine47.etsy.com for $295.00

Is Anybody Listening ?

 

11x14 painted on stretched canvas.  Don't ask me  why I've chosen this title. 

THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN ROY

                                                      11x14 painted on stretched cotton.

"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. 

Interior Montage

Here is my latest creation.    I have combined   a few of my favorite things.   The painting within my painting is taken from  Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres,” La Grand Odalisque”.  I have always admired this painting perhaps because of the lovely use of color and fabrics against the cream flesh tones of the woman.  (I also learned  that she is part of a harem:)  It was the starting point for my painting.    The wallpaper is adapted from a common  reinassance period  decorative design.  I enjoy creating an outdoor world along with my interior scenes.   Thanks for taking a look. 

                          Catherine

New Tree Of Life

Today I was able to complete this painting despite feeling a bit under the weather.   By the time I finished I was feeling much better.  I guess nature heals.   Painted on linen with acrylics.  11x14 and the sides have been painted so no frame is needed. 

Earth Tones New painting

I wish I owned this white couch and the pillow too.  This is my newest painting.  It has a little bit for everyone!  Oceans, earth, stars,  birds, telescopes and an  interior scene.  I have been drawn to more muted earth tones lately.  This could be a holding pattern.  This painting is 11x14 for sale in my Etsy shop. 

Evening Art Show

I 'm  glad I was able to finish this painting this morning, because  I think I am getting sick! Anyway, this new painting is quite eclectic,  wouldn't you say?  I especially love how the wallpaper came out.  My husband is somewhat of a star gazer so I decided to incorporate a little moon theme.  The other references are just things that I love.  This piece is 11x14 painted on stretched canvas.  The sides have been painted so no frame is needed. 

Nature Network

  I have had many requests to create some larger botanical, bird themed paintings. Therefore,  I am very excited to post this new painting today.  The colors are more vivid and luscious  in person .  It was such a joy for me creating this special painting.  The dimensions are 20 across by 16 long.  painted on stretched canvas.  The sides have been painted so no frame is needed.    

I Never Promised You A Rose Garden

This is my first new painting of 2011.  I have another right behind this one but will post it tomorrow hopefully.  It feels great to get back to work.  Many new pieces coming.

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.

Oh Suzani

You would think since I have two son's who are both artists and excellent photographers (one is a film maker) that I would have amazing photographs of my work. Instead like the Little Red Hen, I just do it myself. I spend, waste so much time, trying to take good photos of my paintings because I know how important is. I just don't feel like taking the time to learn the proper way because I am more interested in painting. I know I am not alone when I say this. Maybe it's my camera? Anyway, this new painting holds a special place in my heart. I just love everything about it. It's 11x14 painted on stretched cotton and linen.

Starting next week, I will be posting more often now that my summer show season is over.

Also I will be posting my GIVEAWAY here and on my Facebook fan page.

Air,Sea, Earth

When i paint an interior scene, i enjoy painting the rug design the most. I love creating the motifs and color patterns. I think it was Paul Gauguin who said that everything you need to know about color and design is found in an oriental rug. This is my version of an oriental rug. I included birds, animals, fish and flowers through out the design. This painting is 16x20 done on stretched cotton and linen. BTW I think the angle I held my camera made it look a little uneven but the real thing isn't!

For sale in my Etsy shop.

The Sicilian 7

Last November My five sisters and my mother took a trip of a life time to Sicily. We stayed in a villa in beautiful Taormina and took my mother to the place her parents were born, Trecastagni. It wasn't easy getting it all together leaving our husbands, families, children, pets but it was so worth it. Although at the time it seemed so surreal to me, I have wonderful memories. This is one of them. Here we are, The Sicilian Seven, minus me walking down an old side street in Guardia Naxos. I was taking the photo.

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.