In Search Of Gaia

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                       “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” ~Henri Matisse



The inspiration for this painting comes from various sources. One in particular would be my middle son Maxwell. He has had a great influence on Scott and myself over the past 6 months, as passionate young adults often do. In his search for what to do with his life, one thing has remained constant, his caring for the environment. After many discussions and soul searching he has decided to head out to Northern California to a remote farm and learn first hand how to live self sufficiently, treading very lightly on the earth. He hopes to take what he learns there and create his own homestead someday. We are really going to miss him.
This painting is 20x24 painted on a cradled birch wood panel. The sides are painted to match.
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               “All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien




               

“Art attracts us only by what it reveals of our most secret self.” ~Jean-Luc Godard

Lover's Eye~New painting by Catherine Nolin

I continue to be drawn to a sort of Renaissance type style.  I suppose maybe because of the rich colors, the drama  and spirituality aspect.  In my painting the woman is holding a lover's eye locket.  They were popular fashion statements in the late 18th century.  This painting is 14x11 painted on a cradled birch wood panel.  The sides have been painted to match. This painting is available here

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What's on my easel.

I have had so many requests on Etsy for more botanical paintings.  Here is one that I should be finished with tomorrow.  A variation on "Birds In Paradise"

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Eleanor's Paradise-New Painting

I am very excited that I've finished this painting before my Thanksgiving break. 

Since I love painting rooms and I love painting animals I decided to put them together in this large 18x24  piece.  I actually do have a niece named Eleanor and she does look quite a bit like the young woman on the couch but that was purely accidental or subconscious I should say.  Thanks for stopping and and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.  www.catherinenolin.org

Art and Quote Of The Day

                                 
                     "It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are.”
                                                         -E.E. Cummings

Curious Manor -New Original painting by Catherine Nolin

Yesterday I completed this piece.  It was one of those paintings that just came together without having a main idea or theme.  Sometimes those are the best kind.  It's painted on a 16x20 cradled birch wood panel.  Thanks for looking.