What is this, you ask? Why, thank you for asking! It’s our... dum de da bum.... Palette of the Day! (so exciting). This palette represents something I don’t get much of a chance to do - artist’s play. Mixing colors, adding white, lowering the colors with black, etc. This kind of ‘play’ is actually really key to an artist’s understanding and use of color. Second pic is my results. Work like this, which I find relaxing and rejuvenating, is super important to my ‘serious’ work.
These are SO BRIGHT! I’m making coasters for an upcoming Christmas show that positively glow under black light. Pretty much loving these. I’m not planning on posting them on my website as I think they’ll pretty much all sell at the Mistletoe Market in December. If you’re positively in love with any let me know and I’ll set them aside for you. Are there any that are your runaway favorites?
I like this one... it looks a little froggy to me.
This one looks like you could literally reach into it.
Maybe my favorite with all those lovely colors...
Really cool in a butterfly wing kind of way.
Well, what can I say about these awesome colors? LOVE!
This one looks like a gentle flowing waterfall to me.
Anyway, if there’s anything you love, let me know at colorcatstudios@gmail.com and I’ll set it aside for you. My plan is to give them all a glossy resin top. :) ❤️
I am SOOOO happy with this new series of four paintings! Yes, banana. That’s for size. What I am thrilled about is that the two paintings in the center actually flow together as if they’re one; THAT was total serendipity! Did not plan that at all and didn’t even know until today whilst laying down varnish layer number three. (Did you know... a diptych is two pieces painted together to make one complete painting?). I’m hoping someone wants to purchase and hang them together this way. (They’re a little reflective; that’s because the varnish is still wet.)
I normally keep the price on my website, but just in case you’re curious, the crazy first one that makes me laugh (it’s the rebellious stepchild of the four) is $450.00; the next is $600.00, its friend is $500.00 and the one on the far right is $350.00 (priced by size). The three on the right are dreamy and remind me of land and water and beautiful agates and rocks. The first one looks to me like a crazy baby bird fluffing his wings so he can take on the world and DOMINATE! Loving the colors.
If you are interested, let me know here or by email (colorcatstudios@gmail.com). I don’t have them on my website (except for the bird) because I have an upcoming show which I’m preparing for. Honestly, I don’t think it’s worth the trouble because I think they’re going to sell at the show.
And if you REALLY want to know, I’m not altogether sure I want to sell the bird. I find him charming and funny and crazy and it makes me laugh every time I see him. You could probably buy him today, but I’d rather you bought the other three. I might have to pull him off my website and keep him as my personal friend and assistant.
SOLD! ‘Here’s Looking at You.’ This piece is ink and watercolor, two of my favorite mediums to combine. I like the discipline of the ink and the loose lay down of the watercolor; a marriage made in heaven if you ask me! When I work like this I like to use a heavy paper - this is a heavy cotton rag. You can’t see the deckled edges, but they’re there. When you do get a nice piece like this, frame it on top of a mat so that you can see the nice edges. Another one gone!
The man that purchased this painting actually has no place for it right now but is working toward a move and a new place within two years. He is at this time collecting art with which to fill his home when he gets it set up. :). Sounds like a good plan to me!
I named this one ‘Loving.’ Even Mr. Giraffe loves it and he KNOWS. 9x12” on cradled birch.
You can find detailed information about this awesome paint pour and more pictures on my website, www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com.
www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com
Oh my goodness, the way the colors moved is just incredible!!! And so bright and beautiful. The golds and pearlescents really make it shine!
As you can see, I let the paint drip off all edges to make it one piece of art, and signed on the side.
You’ll find lots more pictures on my website. Isn’t this one just so much fun?
This one will make a very special gift for that very special person. If you like it, get it fast because I’m certain to never be able to do one like THIS again!!
Honestly, I think this might be my favorite one of all my pourings. The golds and reds have melded together so perfectly and the teals and blues compliment them so well that it’s a joy to follow the movement.
Oh my goodness, just look at this thing!
It’s 12x12” on cradled birch, heirloom quality paints for only $120.00. https://etsy.me/2UmAwyH. I wish somehow I could capture the beauty of this thing with a photograph, but alas, it is not to be. Just know that it is ever so much more beautiful in person. Signed on the side. The birch box is about 1” thick, and I let the paint pour over the sides to continue the art.
Glorious!! You can find lots more pics on my website,
I have been seriously busy adding work to my website every day getting ready for fall markets and shows. That being said, if you like any of these, grab them now!
Gorgeous, huh? I’m curious which one you like best. Details to make them yours are on my website, www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com.
www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com
Now that I have them photographed, I’m going to flood them with super-glossy protective resin and give them nice cork backs. 🙂.
You would notice this following one has a little chip out of its corner. Picture me digging through bins of discarded builders’ junk, chipping grout off tiles, scrubbing them and you’ll get the idea. I asked if people wanted to be reminded that these are recycled and got a resounding ‘YES!’ So, I used some with tiny chips, left a little grout, and we will celebrate recycling and helping this ol’ world. That being said, I think these little stunners don’t lose anything but actually gain personality with these little blemishes.
Whew! Pretty all over the place!
If you want them, now is the time because I am not going to be making more! As far as the black and gold coasters, I made only eight and will post the other four soon.
You know, I began doing paint pouring in response to my shoulder surgery, which left me unable to mentally focus long enough to produce my ‘normal’ style of art. But it’s become more than that. The beauty of these works really moves me in a way that’s hard to describe. Here’s the entire painting:
It’s also a huge challenge to get one of these to turn out and many I end up painting over. But this one. I call it ‘Rise,’ because for me the paint rises up like a stem of gladiola flowers. The fact that there’s a little elephant in with the flowers I guess is just a bonus. Do you see him? He’s in this following picture:
Aw, goodness. He looks like Dumbo. ❤️ Oh, the prettiness never ends with this one!
I just popped this on my website last night. Believe it or not, these are ever so much more beautiful in person, with their deep, glossy colors. You can find this painting and many others at www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com.
