Blue Heron Still Life- new work

Completed on 1-24-2018  Driving around with Sam the other day a magnificent Blue Heron swooped  down in front of my car.  I always consider unusual animal encounters some sort of sign.  I like to think it means someone is watching out for us all.  Just a reminder .  Anyway, that's the idea for this painting.  Yes Blue Herons can live near the ocean and fresh water.  I am working on a series of smaller paintings for now.  Thanks for looking! 

http://catherinenolin.org/artwork/4343573-Blue-Heron-Still-Life.html

The Art Collector 16x20

Completed on 1-19-2018  This is a painting idea I had been thinking about for quite sometime.  I decided to work on wood for this one with acrylics and  oils. 16x20  with painted sides.   I was inspired by one of my favorite painters Matisse.  The purple dress I found in a fashion magazine and brought along some of my favorite things to balance out the composition.  

Thanks for looking.  Available on my website

http://catherinenolin.org/artwork/4340693-The-Art-Collector.html

Poets And Daughters- New painting

Happy New Year!  This is my first painting of the new year.  I decided to work in oils and really enjoyed the process.  Things take a little longer working in oils and I had to be more patient!  

This painting is 16x20 on a gallery wrapped stretched canvas with painted sides.  

Hope you had a great holiday break and I look forward to sharing my new work with you all.

Catherine 

Click the link to view on my website. 

http://catherinenolin.org/artwork/4335945-Poets-And-Daughters.html

A few of my images were used in a Christmas service L.A. !

The art director from a Unitarian Church in Los Angeles contacted me a few months ago about showing my images as a backdrop to their Christmas service .  He sent me this shot which was before the service began.  I felt honored my work was selected.  

What I'm working on

It feels great to be back in my studio today!  Everything feels better when I am painting.  I enjoyed spending time with my son Sam, who will be turning 24 next Saturday.  I can't believe it.  

I am working in oils on this new piece, I like to change it up as you know!  

Hope anyone who reads this had a peaceful and joyfilled break.  

Harmony In Red - New work

Completed on 12-13-2017.  I'm so excited to share this new piece.  It's  18x24  on a gallery wrapped stretched canvas with painted sides.  This is my fantasy house complete with an artist's studio.  I just love the reds with gold and the eclectic objects. The kitty always takes the best seat in the house.  

Thanks for looking .  To view on my webiste please click the link. http://catherinenolin.org/artwork/4323768-Harmony-In-Red.html

Happy Holidays! 

What I'm working on

I've been working on a new painting this week.  I just can't bring myself to go shopping yet.  I guess I like the pressure.  I've been enjoying  my process on canvas for a change.  I am also working with new paints that are pretty amazing and  with new special  brushes from my son Max   This piece is starting to take shape.  Stay tuned.

I love my job.