Showing posts with label gifts for her. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gifts for her. Show all posts

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Pippy’s Adventures Painting

Pippy’s checking out the work.  I don’t think he’s impressed. 😆 He’s more concerned with squirrels, birds, lizards and voles.
This one’s called ‘Oh, Pippy!’  For sale.  If you love cats I have an entire series called ‘Pippy’s Adventures.’ You can see the whole series and a bunch of videos if you check me out on Instagram as Color_Cat_Cindy or go to my website, 





Sunday, September 13, 2020

Art Supplies

I’m curious what your favorite creative supplies are?  I’m pretty sure that mine are ‘whatever is closest to my hand at the moment.’  Even pencils.  I won’t call it ‘the lowly pencil,’ because these days they’re anything but!  I’ve got a really heavy hand, though, so when I’m using pencils I break them all the time.  Like ALL THE TIME.  But it’s okay, because I’m laying down that luscious color.  Yummy!


So you?  Yarn? Cross stitch?  (I’ll let you in on a secret - I absolutely cannot concentrate to count.  I could do neither of these - I’ve tried!!






Friday, September 4, 2020

Rock and Root Painting

Where would YOU put this? Need a little glow? I am just so excited about these paintings! They glow like nobody’s business and just enrich our home in the most unexpected places.  I just listed this one tonight in my shop for your perusing pleasure.
Different angles make the paints reflect differently.








Sunday, August 16, 2020

Mixed Media Print, a Complicated Mix

This one’s called ‘In a Dream.’  If you know me you know I like a complicated mix of color texture and design.  This piece is a combination of all these things with the added bonus of shimmery paints below the linoleum block print. As we all need some cheering up these days, my mission is to put really great art at an affordable price into everyone’s hands.  Super cool art, little price. 🙂. Find this super cool, cheery little piece for only $25.00 at 
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Nice polish, too, right? :)
This piece is soo beautiful in person.  Here it looks okay; in person it fairly glows.  Oh, it DOES glow!







Saturday, July 18, 2020

Giveaway Special on my Website

‘Ya know... they look different from me, but we can still be friends.  I choose to be kind.’


GIVEAWAY UNTIL TOMORROW (SUNDAY).  If you purchase anything on my website ($35.00 or more) you can choose a free holographic sticker.  Just tell me which one you want in a message when you check out.  These Pippy’s Adventures paintings just happen to be $35.00.

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These are some of the holographic stickers I’ve got on my site.


Origin of Cat and Bird Paintings

Where did all these Pippy’s Adventures watercolor paintings come from?  I painted this red painting, a big acrylic that’s 20”x30” maybe eight years ago.  I named it Big Furry Bird. 🙂

It sold and I have always wanted to revisit it with more work.  Then our son Noah got this cat Pippy - THE MOST TROUBLE TO EVER HAVE BEEN BORN WITH FUR AND FOUR FEET.  His escapades inspired me to get back to it.  So... ‘Pippy’s Adventures’ were born.  

My desire was to make political art in this turbulent time, but I chose to make cheery art that speaks in a different way.  If a cat can be friends with birds - then I think we can be kind to everyone.  Let’s be kind.  I think for now - these are just right.  With all the covid troubles we just need some happy thoughts.

As you can see by my fingers holding this one - they’re tiny! They’re either 2 1/2”x3 1/2” , 4x6” or 5x7”.  Priced for everyone and will fit everywhere. :)

And remember, if you spend a $35.00 minimum on my website until TOMORROW, you can choose one of my cool hologram stickers and I’ll send it along with your purchase. 🙂 
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Here are some of my stickers.  They’re holographic stickers made from my paintings. :)



Thursday, July 16, 2020

Free Sticker with Purchase

Now through Sunday! Buy one of my paintings for $35.00 or more and get a free sticker of your choice off my website. Just mention which sticker you want when you make your painting purchase. 


COOL!!!  
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Here’s another painting in my Pippy’s Adventures series.  If cats and birds can love each other, then WE can love each other too.





Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Tiny Watercolor

I’m curious which you like best - the first one with the background, or the second one without the background? 

Just a little watercolor sketch inspired by that teeny little branch I found on our recycling can.



 Sometimes I do little sketches like this as a segue into the big stuff, sometimes this is all I have time for, and often because it inspires me.  Also note the background color in the top half is Daniel Smith’s Fuchsite Genuine.  It is made up of ground fuchsite and has a smooth lay down with a bit of a sheen to it.  LOVE. 

Saturday, June 20, 2020

My Painting Matches the Clouds

After spending days painting my kitty I looked up and noticed that I had chosen God’s color scheme. ❤️ Thank you, God, for making us creative people and for allowing us to appreciate your creativity.  



Wow.  The sky was sooo beautiful last night. It seemed like a verification that, yes indeed, I am doing exactly what God planned for me.



Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Chinese Lantern Painting

I can think of a fabulous, armchair way for you to knock out some of your Christmas gifts!  Big and small, there are some very special creative treats for you on my website.  Here’s a festive one, called ‘Night Lights’ which really WILL light up the night for you!  Find this and many more at www.colorcatstudios101.etsy.com.  (30”x24” on heavy, gallery-wrapped canvas.)
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This is in a series of three paintings of Chinese lanterns.  One is sold, the other, named ‘Breezy’ featuring lanterns flying in a fresh, bright sky, is also for sale on my site.  I have a wide range of gift prices, from $10.00 - $900.00.  Just what you need! 

Friday, November 22, 2019

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!


Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Coasters for Sale

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. :) ❤️ 









Tuesday, October 22, 2019

New Paint Pour Series

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.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Sold! Here’s Looking at You

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!

Sunday, September 1, 2019

‘Loving’ Heart Painting

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!! 


Saturday, August 31, 2019

‘Glorious’ Painting

 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, 

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Friday, August 30, 2019

Art Coasters for Sale

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.  

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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.