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.
I’m really happy with this piece and love the way the cells formed (a pouring artist’s goal). The cool colors are so calming they remind me of water and that little pop of hot red gels the entire work. I love it!
You can see where I signed it on and notice that all sides are a continuation of the front. Just one of those little extras I think this is important to the whole and enhances the entire painting. Also, the frame is two inches deep; one of my paintings has some real heft. Another indicator of quality.
And... our son...
Another closeup...
These babies are made not only for you but for your great grandchildren! Find this and similar works at www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com
This last shot is the entire piece. Pretty much loving it.
SOLD!!! This beauty, named ‘Watermark’ because it reminds me of water and rocks, is going to someone who collects rocks! I think it will be a pretty perfect enhancement of their rock collection. Maybe I sold it because I have a handsome male model, huh? You can find more art like this at my website, shown below.. Sometimes my clients come to me asking for a painting I’ve sold and want one just like it. Sorry it doesn’t work that way; once it’s gone, it’s gone. This is original art in all its quirkiness and I couldn’t reproduce one if I tried. So... if you like it, let me know, because it’s not going to come again!
www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com is my website.
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’m excited about this sneak peek into my Christmas season wares - fluorescent coasters for gift giving! This is a little smattering of what’s to come, reminiscent of butterfly wings, dragons and old Florentine marbled papers. Hit these babies with a black light and they come alive!
Absolutely loving these. The one below reminds me of a bird’s feathers.
This next one looks to me like dragons or spiny fish. In person the blues and greens recede into the background and the reds and pinks come forward, giving it a three-dimensional effect that is mind boggling. I tried to take a video of it but that didn’t show it either. I guess you’ll just have to buy it so you can see it in person.
This one looks pretty cool as well. The yellows float a surreal layer on top of everything, and I adore the lacey black lines.
Ooohhhhh.... this next one... here you are with your Florentine marbled papers!
This one looks like an x-ray, doesn’t it? :)
And this... well, let’s just close our eyes and go back to the 70s...
If you’re interested in any of these, I haven’t listed them on my website yet as I’m preparing for a couple shows. Email me at colorcatstudios@gmail.com if you want one; they’re $15.00 each.
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.
Wouldn’t YOU like to get lovely packages in the mail filled with cool original art? It’s possible! Easy shopping and fun surprises as well. You never know what kind of thank you gift I’m going to stuff into your package. Now’s the time to start your Christmas shopping and you can get cool stuff in the mail AND get ahead of your gift-giving plans. 🙂. Always a good thing. Www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com.
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And... if you happen to enjoy postage stamps, you never know what combination you’re going to get. As a child I avidly collected stamps, actually well into my 20s. I learned the political geography of the entire world because it was FUN and fascinating through the collecting of stamps. It took me until I was an adult for me to realize that I was actually just collecting pictures. Pictures! What a surprise and how out of character for me, haha! Even today I still go to the post office and stand in line to get the cool stamps with which to grace your packages. :)
This one I named ‘Dragons of the Earth.’ Oh my goodness, it’s one of my very favorites. I wish I could do more like it but alas, that could never happen. The reds and golds are a standout and the golds mix with the emerald greens to make them positively luminous.
I painted it on 9”x12” cradled birch. Signed on the side and ready to hang. Highest quality paints will not fade and will bless you with an heirloom. And at $95.00, that is a BARGAIN!
So pretty! You can find lots more pictures and information on my website. You can buy it tonight at www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com or take your chances and come to Market Street Fine Art Fair September 14.
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.
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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!!
