Margaret's Prelude- New Painting -Sold

Completed on 3-14  When I began this piece I knew I wanted to create a room with deep greens and my favorite red as accents.  Theo one of my kitties, worked his way into the piece as well as my flower carpet and love vase while Beethoven oversees  the whole mix of things. 

I loved painting this piece.

This painting has sold. 

New Journey~

I began a new painting today or should I say journey.  I consider my more involved pieces journeys.    This painting has to do with music and time.  I wish I could work on it 24 /7  and come up for air when it's complete but I am married, I have three sons and help care for  an aging mother.  I also have five sisters and a brother who text me constantly which really makes it hard to work at home! I wouldn't want it any other way !  I will post my progress perhaps tomorrow. I'm getting involved in some new ventures.  I have licensed my designs to a California based needlepoint company and now I am selling canvas prints of some of my popular images in a local gallery in my home town of Andover, MA.  I want to spend the majority of my time painting and this local gallery and a few others I am going with this spring, will make that possible.  I will still be selling my originals but some will be only available exclusively through these galleries going forward.  I will keep you posted! 

Flora and Peter- New painting.

I was due to paint a still life right about now.  It's been a crazy few weeks but I managed to carve away enough time between caring for my aging mother and Sam.  They are both ok but my mother is 87 and insists on living in her own apartment even though she is slowing down and finding it hard to do even the simplest of things.  She tells my sisters and I that we are her "assisted living !"  I don't blame her but if it wasn't for having 5 sisters to share in her care, it wouldn't be possible.  Anyway, she is a big part of my life and we do the bet we can while we can.  

This new still life is 12x16 painted on a cradled wood panel with painted sides.  I'm feeling spring time early this year. 

for sale on my website. http://catherinenolin.org/artwork/3953912-Flora-and-Peter-Still-life.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17 Hyde Park- If Walls Could Talk......

Completed on February 24.  17 Hyde Park is my newest painting.  I am still loving my new red paint.  What better than a regal uniform  and a fancy couch to show it off.  I got the idea for this interior from vintage images of abandoned chateaus and castles.  It's 16x20 painted on a cradled birch wood panel with painted sides.  

for sale on my website

www.catherinenolin.org 

Ophelia's Atelier -new painting

Hello Everyone.  I just completed "Ophelia's Atelier"   a few minutes ago and wanted to share it with you this evening.  The photo is a bit reflective due to the spot lights I used to photograph it at night.  I am just in love with this new red paint I bought last week.  I couldn't wait to paint the curtains and chair! I love all these colors together of course.  It's 16x20 painted on a wood panel (cradled) with painted sides.  Lots of things are happening with my work that I am very excited about which I will share soon. Thanks for looking  Happy Valentine's Day! Click the link to view on my website. 

 http://catherinenolin.org/artwork/3941070-Ophelia-s-Atelier.html

I've arrived at a point where some opportunities are knocking at the door .  Although I love selling directly and interacting with my customers, I am considering a move which would change things regarding my print business and ultimately my originals.  For the moment , I am still testing and exploring.   I am working on a piece that I hope to have done by the end of today.   My husband has the day off so I hope that I can stay focused.  I am beyond excited about how this painting is evolving! 

This piece has definitely been influenced by my binge -watching of the PBS series Poldark.  It's my new favorite show!  I have somewhat of a crush on the main actor Ross.  (: 

I would also like to mention that my husband is such a hard worker and rarely takes a day off but you see we are having my oldest son's future in laws for dinner Saturday night and Scott loves to cook epic meals which require two days to pull off!  I am only in charge of visuals - table setting and flowers and of course cleaning the guest bathroom! I wouldn't want it any other way.  Stay tuned for my new piece it's 16x20 and coming soon! 

PS. my studio is a huge mess most of the time especially when I am in the middle of a painting. Scott usually comments "How can you work in these conditions?"  I wouldn't want it any other way either! 

Ciao 

Fly Away Jack- New painting

SOLD    Completed on 2-7-2016.  Fly Away Jack is 11x14 painted on a cradled wood panel with painted sides.  I love clouds, I love painting them in surreal surroundings.  Fly Away Jack is from a nursery rhythm that Sam still likes to hear.  It makes him smile and laugh and when he does it's like winning the lottery. 

Thanks for stopping by for sale  here 

www.catherinenolin.org and my etsy shop. www.catherine47.etsy.com