I Love You~new original painting

I had the idea to create a small painting about "Love." I love themes if you haven't guessed.    Although this would have been a great painting for Valentine's Day, any day is a day for Love.  Leo, the Italian cat, (as we refer to him)  made an appearance.  This is a sweet little piece 8x10 surely to bring LOVE to anyone who........................  

 

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. 

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.

First Holiday Painting Giveaway.

I am pleased to announce my first ORIGINAL Painting Giveaway on this blog. This is a chance to win my original painting , "The Holiday."8x10 painted with acrylics on stretched linen and cotton beautifully framed in a baroque style wooden frame.

Simply, go to my Etsy shop :http://www.etsy.com/shop/catherine47

Then come back here to my blog and post a comment about an item you especially liked. That will be considered your entry. You can double your chances by posting this giveaway on your blog and triple your chances by actually purchasing something in my shop! That's it.

I will randomly select a winner on Saturday December 12Th at 10 am. Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you if you should win. You will receive your framed original painting ready to hang or give as a very special gift by Dec. 16Th. Good Luck!

Makes Me Wonder

I just read a great article on painters and what makes a great painting etc. The writer mentioned that an artist needs to ask why. Why do I paint this subject? Why do I paint this way?

My answer. I paint interiors, rooms full of still life objects in which I trying to create a narrative. I love to combine color, patterns and objects in a captivating and contemplative way.