Quarantine Cheer

Do you need something cheery on your walls?  Something to help you through this quarantine?  This is it! 

I named this gorgeous paint pour ‘Luscious’ because, well, it looks luscious and the colors remind me of peaches and raspberries.  You can find it at

Colorcatstudios101 at Etsy

. Signed on the side and it has a super glossy resin finish.

Looks good with peaches, too, doesn’t it. :)

Fluid Painting for Sale

For sale, toes not included.  This painting, ‘Chain of Events’ features a copper chain which runs through it.  These neutrals mixed in with the copper remind me of an aerial map of water and land.  You can find it and two of its mates for sale at:

ColorCatStudios101 at Etsy

The Woodlands Artist

Where would you put this painting?  It’s called ‘Stone Flow.’  You’d be surprised the peace it exudes; it seems to relax the atmosphere in a room.  These neutral colors working with the blues make me think of stone and water and all the natural forces coming together.  Find it for sale at: 

ColorCatStudios101 at Etsy

I really love fluid art. When I’m working I find that it’s about one in four or five that turns out - so when I get one like this, it’s cause for celebration! Check out my site.  You’ll be glad you did.

Phoenix Rising Painting

I decided to orient this painting vertically because I like the way that red wing stands out; hence I named it ‘Phoenix Rising.’  However, if you give it a turn to the horizontal it looks mysteriously like a chicken!!  

Any way you decide to orient it, I’ve now got it available on mugs, pillows, stickers, phone cases and more.  You can find it here: 

Society6, Color Cat Studios

This will definitely put a bright spot in your home, whether you need a phoenix rising or... a chicken! 

Abominable Baby Bird Painting

This is my ‘Abominable Baby Bird.’ I laugh each time I see him.  Paint pours don’t often turn into something recognizable, so as he formed I helped him along and gave an extra flame treatment (it releases bubbles) along the edges of his wings to get all those little bubbles to surface.  I like it!  I think it gives movement and makes him look a bit frazzled and frizzled. 🙂. Anyway, my crazy bird is for sale at 

Etsy Shop, Color Cat Studios101

Comparing Two Paintings

Which of these two paintings do you like best? The first one reminds me of pastel bubbles; the second makes me think of a delta.  Both of these designs are now on all kinds of things that will brighten your home and wardrobe!  They’re having a 20% sale today.

I really ADORE these paint pours and am looking forward to warmer weather when I can make more!

Society6 Color Cat Studios

Society6 Artist

I am SOO happy that my paintings can go forth in so many forms!  Check out https://society6.com/product/wings-in-bright-colors_iphone-case?curator=colorcatstudios to view all sorts of lovelies. ❤️ 

This paintpour looks like dragon wings to me.  And who doesn’t like dragon wings. 

Painting for Sale

These paintings have proven to be really popular.  This one’s still for sale.  I named it Stone Flow.  The second photo is a closeup of a portion of it; it looks like lacework to me. ❤️  You can find it on my website at 

www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com

Oooh.... pretty!

You can find lots more photos on my website, and I also give free studio tours!  Just ask!

Interesting Finds

I’m thinking that I could intrigue someone well-versed in fluid mechanics with this, or, well, just curious people like myself.  Here is a closeup of a tiny spot in my 22x22” painting I just finished.  Do you see the absolutely perfect 9-pointed star?  That was complete happenstance which took place when I was manipulating the liquid paint.  I didn’t even notice it until I reviewed the video I posted yesterday and saw it in the video!  What are the chances of flowing liquids forming absolutely perfect nine-point stars anyway?  This tiny baby is about 1/2” in diameter, by the way.  Cool, huh?  It sealed my decision to name this piece ‘Hidden Gems.’

If there’s anybody out there that can explain what happened in layman’s terms, I’d appreciate it. :)

SOLD - Chicago Blackhawks Paint Pour

SOLD! My people wanted me to do a paint pour with the Chicago Blackhawks’ colors.  Their son’s room is done in entirely these colors and they knew this would be a winning choice.  Loving the little cells in this one -to me, some of them look like pomegranate seeds.  Lots to look at in this piece and I am loving those Chicago Blackhawk colors.  You can find more at 

www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com

Here’s a closeup of some of those cool cells:

Below is the entire painting:

Another closeup.  I really like the little yellow/orange/black ones flowing like a stream between the others.

And,

Aaaahhh! Love it!  I’m up for doing some more team colors!

Relaxing Paint Pour

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.

Enchanted Rock Painting

Here’s a closeup of my newest painting which is a tiny 8”x8” square, named Enchanted Rock to memorialize those shallow, rocky streams all over it. The painting has a lot of iridescents and golds in it which don’t photograph well.  I also put my sock monkey mug in for size comparison and then Pippy the Quality Checker moved in too. 🙂

You can find this and many other lovelies on my website, just in time for Christmas, at www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com.  This piece is $70.00, a bargain price for a gift which will be treasured for a lifetime. 

www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com

This is the painting in its entirety:

Oh, man, I love these colors!

And here it is with my son and his cat and his cat’s butt.

SOLD - ‘Watermark’ Painting

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.

‘Watermark’ Fluid Art Painting

I named this one ‘Watermark’ because it reminds me of the effects of water and time on stone.  The textures of the paint flow draw your eyes through the painting over and over again to explore the mystery of it.  The golds and iridescents reflect and dance and you can see how the painting changes in different lights.  Looks pretty good with our son holding it; pretty sure it’d look good in your home too!

Kind of blends in with the bricks, huh. :)

Under different lighting it changes.  This shot shows the golds better...

One more... my son is saying ‘Please buy this painting so I don’t have to hold it again...’. Find it at 

www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com

Stone Flow For Sale

This.  This is ‘Stone Flow.’  At 24”x30”, it’s the biggest piece in my Steel Blue series of four paintings.  It has a partner, ‘Stone Flow II,’ which can actually hang next to it as a diptych (two paintings hung together as one).  When they’re hung together they actually DO flow together.  You can see that in my previous stone flow post.  Pretty much loving these. Please buy them so I can afford to make more.  

You can find all four of my paintings which are sold separately - Stone Flow, Stone Flow II, Chain of Events and the incomparable Abominable Baby Bird at 

www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com

www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com.  On my website you’ll find many more pictures and some closeups so that you can see the textures.  I textured the canvas before painting these to give it added interest; it’s like an untold story that makes you think.  

Check them out! 

Steel Blue Series

This piece.  I love it.  Entitled ‘Stone Flow II,’ it’s one in a series of four paintings.  If you look at my photo of all four pieces you can see this one and the biggest one, ‘Stone Flow,’ actually do flow together.  They can be purchased together or separately on my website, www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com.  Mainly steel blue, neutrals and golds, it’s a piece that will look fabulous in so many interiors.  Would you give it as a gift or hang it in your own home? Stone Flow, at 24”x30” is $500.00.  Stone Flow II, at 20”x30” is $450.00

All four paintings are painted on heavy, gallery-wrapped canvas and ready to hang. 

Fluid Art Painting

I just listed this painting which I named ‘Chain of Events’ for the awesome copper chain that runs through it.  For sale, toes not included, but they DO help you to gauge the size.  You can find this and all sorts of lovely paintings and artistic merchandise at my website, www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com.  It’s gift-giving season; there’s something for everyone here!

This beauty is a paint pour in steel blue, black, white and copper that will look fabulous in so many settings!  I ADORE the copper chain that runs through it.  It’s one of a four-part series of paintings - the second photo shows all four of them together WITH a banana.  Disclaimer - the banana is not for sale, go get your own.  It does help you to understand the size, though! 🙂 This piece is 16x20, the smallest painting of the four.  I painted it on gallery-wrapped (really thick and strong) canvas and it’s 1 1/2” deep and ready to hang. $350.00.  Perfect for, well, that perfect gift!!

Banana!

New Series of Paintings

Vote #1, #2, #3 or #4; I’m very curious which painting you like best!  I’ve worked another series here and am in the varnishing process. Pretty sure I blew off some brain cells today doing THAT!  They’re getting many coats of UV protectant varnish.  These are pretty big pieces; you can judge by my toes and the leaves how big they are. Which is your fave? 

This first one is the biggest, I haven’t measured yet but probably 34x40”. .... maybe? :)

#2 - This one is probably 24”x36”.... maybe...

#3, this one is a nice, cute size, at about 16x20”.  Artists do measure.  But we estimate a lot too.  In all honesty I’ve got a show coming up soI’m working hard.  Measurement isn’t as important right now as getting them varnished.  I put many coats on for serious protection, UV protection and a nice gloss.  THAT is what is important right now... getting the layers of varnish down, letting them dry, and adding more layers.  Time.

And coming in last but not least, #4.  This one is... hmmm... about 20”x18”.  Maybe.  Oh!  This is the only one I’ve posted on my website so far - so if you’re dying to purchase it before someone else gets their greedy little hands on it, you can find the size AND make it your own in a minute!

I WOULD appreciate your vote. :). These help me determine what my adoring public (haha) wants.