Peacock Place and Hide and Seek 2 new paintings

Lately I have been living vicariously through my son Max's time in Florence Italy.  He is there taking an intensive workshop at the Florence Academy Of Art learning the old masters techniques.  He calls me everyday on his way home to discuss what he has learned.  I am so proud and excited for him during this once in a life time experience.  I cannot wait to visit in October and see for myself! 

I am enjoying working in these rich jewel tones.  I am a huge fan of 16th and 17th century classical still life paintings especially Dutch .  I see both of these pieces in a baroque style gold frame.  

I have had quite a few calls for more Tree Of Life paintings but I can only paint them when I feel inspired to do so.  They are coming but at the right time.  Thanks for looking and stay tuned! 

Enjoy the fall foliage.   

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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit

I am busy trying to wrap up two new paintings before I head off to Greenwich Village for the Washington Square Art Exhibit in it's 80th year! This will be my first time exhibiting at this event and I am very excited. Tomorrow I will post my two new paintings. That will be my last entry until after the show.

Commission for Renee

This is a ( not so good) image of the commission painting I completed this past week. I felt so much anxiety handing this precious package over to the UPS person to ship. . I pictured the box with fragile stickers all over it getting tossed around and some how damaged in route to it's destination! I wasn't using the power of positive thinking here, as my husband preaches to me. Anyway, it did arrive safely and it is being enjoyed by a lovely family now.

THE WINNER OF MY JUNE GIVEAWAY!

Good Morning

Thank you all for taking the time and writing such lovely comments. I used the Random Generator but I couldn't figure out how to copy and paste the results but anyway the winner is LUCY. I have no other way of contacting her accept through this blog. She didn't leave any info. So Lucy if you are out there Please email me your info so I can send you the framed fine art print of your choice.

I will be posting my next Giveaway July 1st. Be sure to check back. Catherine

Back Into The Studio

I have been hired to do a very special commission. I only have a couple of weeks so I will be in the studio and not posting as often. I've been gathering important information about my client's life and things most important to them to include in the painting.
Don't forget to comment on this blog to be included in the Note Card Giveaway!!

Tell Me Who Admires and Loves you, And I will Tell You Who You are. Charles Augustin sainte Beuve

Well,
I have been trying to finish a new painting that I am extremely excited about. I think I must say that every time I finish one. That's probably a good thing. Between weddings, showers, family reunions, 4oth wedding anniversaries, 60th birthdays, 81st birthday. I have found it a difficult summer to keep painting. Hopefully by Wednesday I will be done with this new piece and display it here first. Cramming in a little vacation time, Scott and I spent two days in Harwichport at my sisters beautiful summer home. I always take away some inspiration. No one knows how to do hydrangea better than the Cape. All flowers for that matter. (and cute bunnies) No word yet on the status of my work being selected for the upcoming movie, "The Town" being shot here in Boston.

In The Bedroom

Lately I have been doing a lot of experimenting with subject matter and technique. It's fun and different but I realized that I need to get back to what I love to paint. This is a small gem I just finished.

8x10 on stretched linen/cotton.

ART MATTERS

This is an original painting that I created in response to the times we are in. Two of my three son's are aspiring artists. Max was just accepted into the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, MA. and my other son, Zach, is following his own unique path. People are always saying to them " you can't make a living as an artist, you'll starve." I say the world is in great need of creative people with original fresh ideas. There are many opportunities for a young person with an art education. Gifts, talent,original ideas are not things that can ever be out-sourced.This painting is 9x12 done in acrylics on stretched cotton.

$200.00 unframed.

Pretty Puppy Lady Girl

I decided to take a break today from painting and saw our yellow lab in deep thought. Abbey is the greatest dog ever. She is so smart and sweet. She completes our family. I've been meaning to write about her.

Provence

This whole blog thing is totally trial and error for me. I have five sisters and we laugh a lot about our in ability to figure out anything computer related. Some how it seems to be working out ok.

My son Sam is about to crash through the door for a home visit. I miss him so much but sometimes after a few hours I realize we have made the right decision in living at the school. I am able to paint, he is pretty happy. My mind has become uncluttered from what to do to help, cure Sam to how to improve my art, promote it and reconnect with my husband and two other sons. I love the blue in this small 8x10 painting. It's sort of Van Gogh meets Cezanne.