Madeline Dreams of a more simplistic life.

The painting within my paintings was taken from a black and white photo I came across on one of the millions of blogs I peruse daily.  I wish I had bookmarked the site so I could tell you more.  I just liked the way she looked and of course her lovely contrasting dress.  I believe that is called pasymetry?  Anyway, as I began to paint this piece I decided to loosen up my brush strokes and create a more painterly look.  This painting is 16x20 painted on stretched canvas and will be accompanying me to South Portland this Saturday.  I will be for sale in my Etsys Shop until then. 

                                                               Catherine

 

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.