Back In the Studio

Well, I am back in my studio or should I say my new studio.  I finally moved from my basement studio with artificial lighting and tight quarters to a large airy room on our second floor home with tons of natural light coming through the cathedral windows. The old studio served me well for 6 years.  I almost feel unworthy of this great space.   I appreciate all the work my husband did  to get me in here.  His back isn't what it use to be! Anyway, I took about 10 days off to care for my son  Sam who by now you know has autism and other complex health issues.  The week started out great however by Weds. something seemed to be wrong.  He is nonverbal so this makes helping him so very difficult and sometimes heart breaking for me.  He has had tremendous dental issues over the years and they are the most feared.  We were able to bring him to the dentist yesterday and he has several major issues that can only be treated in the OR and now we have to wait for a slot.  They were able to do a few things to take him out of major discomfort for now.  Sam has endured so much over the years. When I dwell on his condition,  I grow angry thinking, why does he have to have all these other problems, isn't autism enough God? Somehow though, he is able to cope and we all get through it. He is truly a suffering saint as my mother would say. Wonderful people are taking care of him who truly love him and want the best as well.   Instead of allowing myself to remain in a state of panic and worry about what is going to happen, today I choose to reflect on all the positives in his life.  The negatives will not help him.   This is a picture from Monday I took him to my sister's restaurant for a lobster

 

 

in  Portland Maine.  It was a great day!

"MIracles Happen To Those WHo Believe In Them." Bernard Berenson

This is a painting I did three years ago now which has sold.  It's always been a favorite image of mine. It is available as a print in my Etsy shop.  www.catherine47.etsy.com It's called Sleep Study.  It's available in 5x7 and 8x10

 I am actually looking for a miracle today.

Daisy's Weekend Retreat -New Painting now available

 Sam is on a 7 day vacation so I wont be back in the studio until July 7th. This is my newest painting I finished just in time for the break.  In my excitement to post this piece I didn't shoot it square on in the photo which is why you see a bend on the right corner but it is straight in real life! Anyway, I really got lost in really in creating this one.  Daisy works in the city but every Friday she heads for the Island and to her Grandmother's house.  I use to love playing badminton on the Cape.  I wish our backyard was big enough to set up a net.

This piece is 16x12 painted on stretched canvas and the sides are painted.

  I wish you all a great weekend and 4th.  Sam and I will be cruising around next week.  

click this link below to purchase:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/194420598/original-painting-daisys-weekend-retreat

King Of Hearts-Commission

My client wanted a King in the likeness of her husband to hang next to  The Queen Of Everything which she had purchased months ago.  16x20 on a wood panel. 

Next week I will be posting two new pieces before I take a 7 day break to care for my son Sam who will be on his annual vacation from his residential school.  I have an ambitious week planned.  Hopefully he will be feeling good and I can take him on many adventures.  Thanks for stopping by.

Art and Quote for today......

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"And you, of the tender years can't know the fears that your elders grew by,
And so please help them with your youth, they seek the truth before they can die."  Crosby Stills Nash and young

The original has sold but you purchase this fine art print here click the link-

 

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/107019480/daydreaming-about-god-open-edition-print?ref=shop_home_active_5

Art and QUote for today~

 

"Come to me now and rest your head for just five minutes, everything is good.
Such a cozy room, the windows are illuminated by the
Sunshine through them, fiery gems for you, only for you." Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

 

"https://www.etsy.com/listing/181016760/art-print-of-a-still-life-painting?ref=shop_home_active_4

Art and Quote of the day...............

 

The earth is warm next to my ear
Insect noise is all that I hear
A magic trick makes the world disappear
The skies are dark, they're dark but they're clear-Snow Patrol
To purchase this painting CLICK the Link below!

 

 

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/187535901/animal-art-portrait-of-a-brown-bear-by?ref=shop_home_active_2