My last painting

Tomorrow, God willing, I will be wrapping up this new painting that I am quite excited about.  This is just a cell phone shot,  which doesn't capture the detail, shadows and depth of colors .   We leave a week from Thursday (my birthday)  for Italy! We will be visiting my son Maxwell in Florence and then off to Chianti as well as Cinque terre.   Scott and I have never traveled so far together because  of Sam but my awesome oldest son will hold down the fort for the time we are away.   

 This is my last painting for a while.    I wanted to create a  classic interiors with a favorite narrative. I have put many long hours into this painting I've lost track.  Some of the furniture is from Get The Gusto ~an amazing shop of art, objects and furniture in Florida.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Catherine 

Donatella's Arrival~New Work

   I have so much to say about this painting.  First of all, I wish you could see her in person because again,  my photograph does not fully capture the details.  I was definitely inspired  by some Frida Kahlo paintings  as well as vintage fashion photography.  Love Pinterest!   I wanted to bring together my love of flowers, with textiles, and fashion.  People often ask me who the women are in my paintings.  I have no idea~they just evolve but  all look a bit similar I think. Going forward I plan on doing more work that reflects my Italian heritage.   This painting is 20x24 painted on a cradled birch wood panel.  The sides are painted to match therefore it can be left unframed if desired.  Thank you for looking.  Catherine

Critics Inside My Head~New Original painting

This is my newest painting.  I've had this idea for a while and finally had the chance to execute.  She's sort of a Snow White or a Rose Red maybe.  This painting is 14x11 painted on stretched canvas.  Thanks for looking. 

Restoration Gray-new original painting

Today as I sat at my easel finishing up this piece today,  I couldn't help but smile.  Yesterday I was at Mass General Hospital in Boston taking my son Sam for a rather uncomfortable G.I. procedure.  It was very chaotic and  stressful but very necessary.   Here I am today lost in color and the peaceful atmopshere of my studio,  listening to George Winston and Leo purring on top of a pile of old magazines.  I love my job! 

This is my newest painting.  It's 11x14 painted with acrylics on stretched canvas.  Thanks for looking.

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A door opens to me. I go in and am faced with a hundred closed doors. ~Antonio Porchia, Voces, 1943, translated from Spanish by W.S. Merwin

Pairing my paintings with inspirational quotes has become a daily ritual for me, especially lately.  I will be posting some new work in a few weeks.  For now this is a piece I did for a dear customer in Boston many years ago.  Have a wonderful weekend.   Thanks for stopping by.  Catherine. 

Portrait Of A Young Mother Goose~New Original painting

This is my latest painting.  Feeling happy that I finished it today.  The dimensions are 24x18 painted with acrylics on stretched canvas. For sale through my etsy shop:

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or my website

www.catherinenolin.org

Thanks for stopping by Catherine

Art Lover

This painting has sold .  To see other paintings available go to:

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or

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Please feel free to email me with any questions.

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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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If you have any questions about

The Artist's Interior-Original painting

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or

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Thanks for looking. 

Kareena's Magical Flower Shop-Original painting

This is my newest painting finally completed.  Kareena shows off one of her many award winning arrangements as  her faithful staff looks on.  This piece is 14x11 painted on canvas with acrylics.  The sides have been painted and it's wired and ready to hang. 
                   For sale in My etsy shop~ www.catherine47.etsy.com  or www.catherinenolin.org

Living In The Moment

This painting has sold .  To see other paintings I have available go to:

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Have a question?  Email me~ I would love to hear from you!

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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 

Sneak Peak of my newest painting. Tree Of Life

This is a little preview of my new tree of life painting.  I have done two others but much smaller.  I was totally lost in the details of this painting.  Tomorrow I will be posting it for sale. 

Cleaning Out the studio sale!

Happy New Year!  2012

Time for my "cleaning out the studio" sale.  I have added a few new pieces to my sale section on Etsy.  30% off the original listed price. 

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Fine Art Giveaway Time!

                                       Happy New Year to all my friends and customers.                              It's time for my Third annual Giveaway at "Catherine Nolin Art Studio "
.  This year I am giving away a Framed Print of your choice. Yes, matted and framed. The winner gets to choose any print from my Etsy shop and will receive it MATTED and beautifully FRAMED!
It's simple to enter.
1. subscribe to my blog http://catherinenolinfineart.blogspot.com/
... Simply enter your email for my art updates. There's a box to the right of my blog enteries to enter your email address. That's it! The winner will be chosen next Saturday`January 7th. The winner will be notified by email and will also be posted on Facebook. Good Luck! Check out my Etsy shop to decide which print you would like to receive.   www.catherine47.etsy.com

Checking in on the one percent......................

I wish you  all  a Wonderful~Peaceful~Joy-filled holiday.  I will be back with new work in a few weeks.  For now, enjoy these two dolls and their privileged life.  For more information on this new painting click here:  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

Art Lover-Original Painting by Catherine Nolin

I'm really excited about this painting. 

My favorite photographer has got to be Rodney Smith.  You may recognize this woman from an ad he did for designer Barbara Barry.  As you can see Leo is getting bigger. 

This painting is 14x11 done with acrylics on stretched canvas.  For sale in my etsy shop

www.catherine47.etsy.com and www.catherinenolin.org

email me with any questions:

catherinenolin@comcast.net

Interior Still life -Original Painting by Catherine Nolin

This painting has sold.

You can view other paintings I have available at

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Feel free to contact me with any questions at

catherinenolin@comcast.net

Still Life Auricula

The beautiful weather this week so far has inspired me although I must admit I haven 't  been out much except to walk Abbey and go to the post office!  These flowers are truly amazing with  so many varieties and colors.  Enjoy the Indian summer.