A year of joyful art making, experimentation and an exciting new direction. Thank you to the supporters, collectors, encouragers and laugh-makers who inspired me along the way! Happy Holidays and a 2019 with less drama and more truth-telling.
"Jessie's Girl" Commission Completed
“Jessie’s Girl” 18X24” Commission
This very special art was created to hang in the office of a therapist who works with women who have eating disorders. The concept of self-love looms large, and the gold and copper swirls in the hair are a Celtic symbol that represents the strength of women. Acrylic on archival panel, with copper, gold and silver.
"Jug Portrait 3.0 Framed"
Here is a photo of the jug portrait, framed and ready to hang. Please click https://www.catherinetwomey.com/new-products-3/jug-portrait-30 to purchase, and thank you for your interest.
Jug Portrait 3.0
Just finished this 6 X 6" portrait of a jug. The shapes and colors of these old jugs just fascinate me, which is why this is the third one I've painted. This is available if you're interested. Thank you for looking.
Wickers The Warmblood Finished & Framed
Finally finished up the portrait of the lovely Wickers the Warmblood. Wicker's owner is very pleased with how the portrait turned out, which makes it all worthwhile. I've included the very early wash-in phase of the painting on the right. The basic elements of light and dark followed through to the finish.
It would have been very easy to take the detail too far. I primarily wanted to capture her beautiful, soft eye in the sun.
A Horse of a Difference Color
The portrait of Wickers is coming along. I'm starting to be satisfied with the masses that have been built up. On the right the labels show where I have concerns and more work to do.
I've grayed some of the areas away from Wicker's face, such as the mane area and lower shoulders and leg. I'm going to add more color into the face to draw more attention.
It's fun to look at the progress:
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Notice also that I've taken the liberty to reduce the size of Wicker's eyelashes. They really are long and beautiful, but cast in the sunlight they made her look like she was sleeping. Artistic license.