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.

Summer Plans~New original painting

What are your summer plans ?  This is my newest painting.  I never considered myself a "blue" person until now.  I love these color relationships.

The dimensions are 20x16 painted on birch wood panel.  Thanks for looking.

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Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting — a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every flower, and thank God for it as a cup of blessing.

Right now it's difficult for me to meditate on those words.  We are awaiting a very important medical appointment on Monday for Sam.  It's been so hard to wait  since he's been having such a difficult time and we want answers.  

Inspiration to work has been pretty low up until yesterday.  Perhaps a commission for a young girl, who has been through so much and persevered, has helped.

The painting above has sold.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Catherine

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Nicolette Dreams The Night Away-Original painting

  I spent a lot of time on this painting.  I added many small details and enjoyed creating this vignette.  Thanks for looking.  I love your comments so please feel free to say hello.

This painting is 11x14 and is available for sale in my etsy shop.

www.catherine47.etsy.com

Leopard In The House

This is my latest painting.  It is 20x16 painted with acrylics on stretched canvas.  I seem to be in my "animal period" these days. I am having a good time creating these dream rooms.  There is a lot going on here I know.  It's up for interpretation. I'd like to hear from you! Catherine

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

     

Zebras and Vases

The weather is looking good on Saturday for Art in The Park in South Portland Maine.      As you can see, I have been in my groove.  I must say that I enjoyed painting this piece very much.  In keeping with my more relaxed, abstract, painterly approach (thank you Henri) It’s all about the colors and the movement.  This painting is 16x20 painted on canvas.  For sale in my Etsy shop or some see it in person in South Portland Saturday. 

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." Pablo Picasso

The Tree Of Life II

This is my newest piece. Another variation on The Tree Of life. I have enjoyed every brush stroke, every minute of my time creating this painting. It's going to be difficult to part with this one. Although it 11x14 done on stretched cotton and linen I can visualize it much larger also. I could have gone on and on with detail and layers forever! I hope you enjoy looking at this special painting.

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.

Villa August

I confess I am a magazine junkie. I think I must have every house and garden magazine ever published starting from about 2000 on. Thumbing through any of them jump starts my inspiration instantly. I especially loved and miss "House and Garden." I saw this Villa in one of them from 2003.

This little number is 8x10 done on stretched cotton and linen. I am feeling more yellow and gray these days. Really. Sides have been painted so no frame is needed. For sale soon in my Etsy shop.

"Calling all Cat Lovers" July Giveaway!

This month's giveaway is my ever popular "Picatso" print. The winner will receive an 8x10 archival reproduction of this original painting matted and framed. In order to qualify for this giveaway you MUST do 2 things: be or become a follower of this blog and post a comment about cats here.. Please be sure to leave a way for me to contact you if you should win. I will pick a winner with google's true random service on July 18th. Just two weeks from now.

Mr. White's Room

Lately I have become obessed with Interior design blogs. Gee wonder why?? I came across an image that struck me and then based a painting around it. The interior designer is Mathew White of White and Webb in New York. This painting is 11x14 done on stretched cotton and linen with acrylics. I love his

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