Starting in on sketches for the Red Wolf Project by Champions for Wildlife. Red wolves are the most endangered species in the U.S.; there are only 300 left in the wild. This is the 1st T-shirt design for fundraising. #redwolfproject #championsforwildlife #wolfsketch #catherinetwomey1
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Daylily Farm Paint Out: A Lovely, Hot Day
We got to Blue Ridge Daylilies early - around 8? - because the temp was going to climb. The daylily fields were in full bloom, with flowers of all shapes and colors. I spied a friend painting in the shade, which spoke to me. It was a battle between him and the rooster sculpture - so they both won out. Oil, 8 X 10”, available.
Glad It's A Summer Friday - Pink and White Gladiolas!
Oil, 9 X 12”, Sold. Have a fabulous weekend.
A Day With The Daylilies
It’s a work in progress but almost finished with “A Day With Daylilies.” I need to decide if I’m keeping the rooster sculpture, and work on some refinements in lilies and shadows. Oil, 8 X 10” on panel.
Blue Ridge Daylilies PaintOut Plein Air
The day was hot hot hot, but the scenery was glorious. My friend Doug painted & posed while the hours flew. It’s a work in progress but will be on offer soon.
"Champions For Wildlife" Design Commission
I’m now working with Champions For Wildlife in the Asheville, North Carolina area to create a T-shirt design for fundraising. Champions is a wonderful and passionate organization working to increase awareness of endangered species by “Connecting Kids with Wildlife Through Art.” Keep an eye out for upcoming designs and offerings.
The Confidence To Admit Mistakes
Ah, painting challenges. I painted the framed piece on site maybe 9 years ago. I was dissatisfied with it, & it never sold. I finally listened to my gut: the mill wheel was overly charming, busy and saccharine - it has to go. It's the waterfall I loved; so back to some surgical work to bring it all alive. You never, never know enough.
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.
"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.
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
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
UpMarket Gallery, Asheville Representation
My work is now represented by UpMarket Gallery, 68 - 70 Market St., Asheville, NC. Thank you Margaret! Looking forward to meeting you there.
Sold! "Earlysville General Store" by Catherine Twomey
Thanks to the collector from Fairfax, VA! "Earlysville General Store" inspired my nostalgic side. For additional prints, please visit: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/2-earlysville-general-store-no-2-catherine-twomey.html
"Leicester Studio Tour" 8/17 & 8/18; Meet The Artist!
I’ll be at 172 Old Macedonia Road, Alexander on 8/17 - 8/18, 10 - 5. Come on by!
“Many Glaciers Mid Afternoon” - watercolor, 10 X 14” on Arches Archival paper
Glacier National Park Paintings by Catherine Twomey
I just returned from a couple of weeks visit to Glacier National Park in Montana. It was a bucket-list trip, and so worth the effort. Daily hikes and painting sessions made the trip memorable. Only ran into one grizzly bear (one is enough….) and saw lots of mountain goats. This painting was from the front of Many Glacier Lodge, where lots of glaciers still exist and are so beautifully clean and reflective.
"Orchard Pass" Original by Catherine Twomey
Early spring venture up to a mountain pass orchard near my home. Painted plein air, in a field next to the apple trees. I was struck by the white blossoms of the apple trees against the receding mountains. This is an original painting on archival Crescent board, and is ready for framing.
Now available at this link: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available/orchard-pass-watercolor-7-x-10
"The Secret Forest" Work In Progress by C. Twomey
WIP of the secret forest. The intriguing thing about the distant light is that’s a wall of falling water that feeds the creek. Where bears roam. 18 x 24” oil on linen panel.
Oil, 18 X 24”, the forest below the dam. Where bears roam.
Studio Sale on etsy.com (catherinetwomeyart.etsy.com) Now!
Lots of "Thank you's (or youse)" lately to the wonderful people who support my artistic efforts and purchase my prints and/or original artwork. You're inspirational, motivational and downright kind! Grateful - more so than you can imagine. Etsy: catherinetwomeyart.etsy.com
