To The Frick

This week in NYC - the The Frick museum. Masterpieces to soak in and reflect upon. Vermeers, Hals, Turners. Have a most excellent week.

"Learning To Ride" - by C. Twomey • Sold

Painted in 1994, when I was, indeed learning to ride. This oil on panel paints from deep in my soul’s greatest fear - the rearing mount. All those letters? Dressage markers that I was attempting to understand and memorize. Somehow I learned to manage the fear, mainly out of self preservation because the horse could feel everything I was thinking. Have a terrific weekend.

"Azalea Riverbank" by C. Twomey

Work In Progress, this was painted live, plein air at the Azalea Festival at the North Carolina Arboretum. A glorious, luscious and sneezy day painting with friends. A little bit more work to do before release.

"Ode To Killian" by C. Twomey

Killian’s Red was my first horse, and what a thoroughbred he was. I painted this portrait in 2007 to capture his vitality and sassiness. He was as green as I was, but we trained each other over the next 18 years. Flaxen mane and tail against a gleaming chestnut coat, he is greatly missed on this anniversary day. This is oil on canvas, and is sold.

VAA Art100 International Award Winner by C. Twomey

“Resilient Ram” by Catherine Twomey has been selected as a winner in the VAA Art100 International Exhibition. The Visual Artists Association, London curated approximately 1000 entries to 100 finalists, including this piece. Part of the "Tar Heel" Exhibition at the Upmarket Gallery in Asheville, through June 2025. Reflective of the strength and resiliency of Asheville following Hurricane Helene in September, 2025.

The ram symbol is associated with a multitude of meanings, often representing strength, courage, and vitality. It's also linked to leadership, determination, and even fertility. The ram's horns, in particular, are often seen as a symbol of power and aggression.

This original piece is pigments painted on Aquabord. It is archival, requires no glass, is varnished and ready to hang in a birchwood surround. For additional information, visit: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/new-products/resilient-ram-contemporary-fresco-22-x-30

Monday's Spring Parade

Yes, the virus news is again disconcerting. Take a moment; get outside if you can stand the pollen, and take a deep breath. Be kind to yourself.

"East Fall Blue Ridge" ArtInPlace Competition Winner Now Offered!

Offered to the public for the 1st time, "East Fall Blue Ridge" - 2010 Winner of the National ArtInPlace competition, Charlottesville. Visit https://www.catherinetwomey.com/new-products/east-fall-blue-ridge-145-x-1275-oil-provenance-award-winner

“East Fall Blue Ridge” Original oil, winner of the National ArtInPlace Competition, 8 X 10” in a 10 X 12” custom vintage style wood frame. Visit: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/new-products/east-fall-blue-ridge-145-x-1275-oil-provenance-award-winner

"Crystal Blue" Abstraction by C. Twomey

Abstraction with a hint of nature. This is a 9 X 12" custom burlwood framed abstract painted in sky blues, earth browns, black, cream, yellow with charcoal. It is varnished and UV protected. A Catherine Twomey original, highly coveted and ready to enhance your living space with hand crafted excellence and attention to your style.

"Joshua Tree 1 & 2" Unique Pair Plein Air

Painted live on a hot Joshua Tree National Park morning. Original archival watercolors!

Framed in gorgeous low-glare glass, ready to display. Visit: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/new-products/joshua-tree-1-2-19-x-14-framed-pair

"African Jackrabbit" to a New Collector in Austin, TX

A wonderful new collector from Austin purchased “African Jackrabbit” and had it beautifully framed in this flattering white mat, black frame combination. If you’re interested in additional prints, please visit: https://catherinetwomeyprints.pixels.com/collections/animals

The original painting is available! Please visit: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/new-products/african-jack-rabbit-contemporary-fresco-12-x-12 to purchase.

Always, always grateful for the support.

"Beaver Lake, Early Morning" - Sold Adventure

Sold! I thought this piece was stolen. Honestly, it wasn’t where it was supposed to be in one of my galleries. It’s one of my favorite pieces, a plein air from Beaver Lake in Asheville. Well, the gallery had put it in their front window, didn’t let me know, someone spied it and bought it yesterday. I only found out where it had been placed when it sold. Glad it worked out but oh, oh, the angst. Thanks for the support.

"Ribbon Falls" C. Twomey, Sold

“Ribbon Falls” is an 11 X 14” pigment on linen, sold to a collector in Connecticut. Much appreciated! From the Blue Ridge mountains, spring time run-off.

"Rhythm 1" Now Released

Rooted in nature

“Rhythm 1” pigments on linen. 9 X 12”.

Tomorrow On Wescover

Check out this listing tomorrow, 4/30: https://www.wescover.com/items?q=catherine%20twomey

“Beaver Skull, Winter Light”, 9/5 X 9/5” Contemporary fresco. Having visited this favored beaver skull before, this time I used a new medium (watercolor), new board (Aquabord) and winter light. For whatever reason, this time the beaver's smile became more apparent. I have a feeling she will be painted again. Framed in a beautiful handmade burlwood frame, ready to hang.

Keywords: animal, animal portrait, fresco, skull, anatomy, animal skull, beaver skull, creative, creativity, catherine twomey, medical illustration, rendering, wash, watercolor, teeth, eye socket, canines, contemporary art, contemporary artist

Beautiful Glassware "The Secret Garden" Available!

In creating this piece, I sought to capture the vitality of nature, its whispers, and secrets. My strokes are bold yet tender, a fusion of expressionism and impressionism with a touch of the abstract. This luminous glass/acrylic piece is available now.

Visit Wescover here: https://www.wescover.com/p/the-secret-garden-by-catherine-twomey-at-woolworth-walk--PHyOE-braWx to purchase.

"The Gathering" Represented by Wescover

Original artworks are now represented at Wescover! I am pleased to collaborate with the designers and programmers of such a fine site. For all of my works: https://www.wescover.com/items?q=catherine%20twomey

This original 18 X 24” pigments on Aquabord painting is now represented at Wescover: https://www.wescover.com/p/the-gathering-by-catherine-twomey-at-upmarket-gallery-1--PBkNoWw79Wg

"Colorado Cumulus" Watercolor by C. Twomey

Just drove across the United States, from California to North Carolina - with lots of flat desert but incredible skies. This view took my breath away as the sun descended.

Joshua Tree Watercolors by C. Twomey

Joshua Tree rock formations, watercolor.

Such a magical, beautiful, quiet place. Joshua Tree National Park is like no where else on earth. Plates collided causing underground volcanoes and incredible rock formations. The Joshuas aren’t trees at all - they’re from the Aqave family and even just the small ones are 50 - 75 years old.

Giclee Prints Now Available!

Excited to announce that quality giclee prints in a variety of sizes are now available on https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available-prints

Cumulonimbus Study: Watercolor by C. Twomey

Fragment from a larger watercolor work in progress, two enormous cumulonimbus fill the horizon. Pigment on Kilimanjaro #140 paper. Finally well enough to paint again; thank goodness for antibiotics. #watercolorpainting #wip #Workinprogress #catherinetwomey1 #cloudscape #pigmentonpaper #cumulonimbus