Preserving A Picturesque America Paint Out

Big THANKS to the adventurous folks from Preserving a Picturesque America (www.preservationthroughart.org) for the shout out! What good hearts they have: "The clouds parted and we started the day at the Reems Creek vantage point near Lake Louise in Weaverville. What a glorious morning after a rain. Artist Catherine Twomey joined us and started a wonderful piece. I can’t wait to see the finished product. Others came by to ask about the history and photographers from the local paper arrived. We also had a welcome visit from our adventure buddy Alicia. As nice as the scene was, we had to hit the road again so Mike and I did our sketches and headed out towards Marshall. The falls at the old Reems Creek Mill flows down to the French Broad River and we followed its route as it joined the French Broad River and headed north. This stretch of the hike is a little more scenic and certainly less traffic than 74A. Our destination for the evening was Walnut Island Park which had a historic display talking about the Drovers road that we are hiking. Our wives provided a welcome picnic as ended the day with a lovely sunset and welcome sleep." I wish every plein air friend I have could join us!

"Expressions of the Old Mill" by C. Twomey, Plein Air Oil

I'd like you to imagine the pounding of the water as it pours over the damn. It's early morning, with the sun glinting on the top of the falls. To the left is what remains of the old mill. What was important to me was the power of the water, the values expressed in different colors, each holding their own.

I painted along with the lovely folks from Preserving a Picturesque America (https://preservationthroughart.org/) this morning. The old red water wheel is what’s left of the oldest gristmill site in the valley. This was originally known as the Biffle gristmill, built in the early 1790s by Adam Biffle. There were several owners through the years. The mill was in operation until 1947 - about 156 years - and longer than any other mill in the area. A fire of unknown origin destroyed the original building not long after that.

This original oil painting is 12 X 12" on archival panel. It is unframed.

Mother's Day Sale on Etsy, Catherine Twomey Art

I'm having a Mother's Day Sale at my Etsy shop - thanks for your interest! Here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/catherinetwomeyart?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

"Dogwood Herd No. 1" and Happy Spring

11 X 14” oil on linen over aluminum; Work In Progress

Hope everyone who celebrates Easter has a good one! Here is Dogwood Herd #1, WIP but almost finished. Headed to Biltmore today to see the blooming azaleas!

"Dogwood Herd #4" Work In Progress

This oil painting commission is moving along. This is the second layer of oil paintings, so adding more detail and adjusting colors and values.

"Lily Soliloquy" by C. Twomey, Now On Offer

Just finished. Obsessively thinking I'm not finished. Please, rip the brush out of my hand, thanks. 20 X 24", Lily Soliloquy, oil on linen over aluminum. Heading slowly, painfully, towards greater abstraction. Today, spring is in the air, and I can't wait to paint this live again. Have you noticed - this has been a long, cold winter? I will be making this available soon on my website.

"Blue Ridge Cloud Creatures" On Offer From Catherine Twomey

Recently completed and now available: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available/blue-ridge-cloud-creatures

Infusing dream-like qualities into landscapes is a favorite new thing. I guess it's because once I've actually hiked to views like this, it really is like I'm dream-scaping. There's this sense of wanting to jump! (I guess that's an actual "thing" called "The call of the void (in French, l’appel du vide).") And if I did I wouldn't die; but fly!

If you live in the mountains and the climate is lush and somewhat tropical in the summer, it's difficult to get 360 views from the mountain tops. Last weekend I hiked up to the top of Max Patch on a beautiful albeit transitional day. There, on what's called the "bald" I could see forever; I could touch the clouds. You can spin yourself around and take in the rapidly evolving views - I could even see into other states.

Waterlilies in Oil - Catherine Twomey, Work In Progress

Enjoying gobs of water lilies this afternoon; looking to balance abstraction and reality in the same moment. Done at the Biltmore Estate waterlily pond; a gorgeous summer afternoon work in progress.

'Victory Sunset" Now Offered by Catherine Twomey

Painted this on Inauguration Day, so I'm naming it: "Victory Sunset" - inspired by what it took to get here; all the people undeterred by the previous administration who are ready to move up and onward. The original is for sale as are prints. Oil, 12 X 12" on archival board. Have an excellent, safe day.

Here is the link to the original oil:

https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available/g6fsj3zi3839v8okmmc1hg3edx6c6a

and here is the link to prints in my Etsy store:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/catherinetwomeyart?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Thank you SO MUCH for your interest.

There was this distinctive light cutting through the water across the diagonal that I couldn't stop looking at. Everything beyond that light was shadowed and cool and my eye focused on the contrasts between warm and cool, light and dark. Picture summer on this cold winter day - but the days are getting longer. How about that incredible reflection of the one magenta/orange/whatever lily? I was so struck by this single lily, glorious in its simplicity and contrasted by the brilliant greens of the surrounding pads.

For reasons I can't explain, the more I see water, the more I want to paint it. It can be so hugely abstract, which is much of the joy of painting it.

I visit these lily pads about once a week. Every time I pass by I have to stop and wish them well.

To purchase, please click here: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available/74b6k82655yl97nkx7dsqtc8mm6gmj

Waterlilies Work In Progress By Catherine Twomey

Trying to stay centered and peaceful today as a second impeachment is underway. It helps to think about next summer when I’ll be at the Biltmore Estate painting this beautiful Bass Pond again. This painting is a work in progress, on a large 20 X 24” archival canvas on aluminum board. It will be offered for sale soon. Thank you for your interest.

Commission Completed! By C. Twomey

Sending out many good vibes to the collector who commissioned this painting for the holidays. He was a delight to work with and we made the deadline! I am so grateful for the support and kindness of people these days. Stay safe and happy holidays!

"Buck Mountain Vineyards" Print Sold!

SOLD to a buyer in Wyckoff, NJ - thanks so much! Painted in oil, plein air, along Buck Mountain Rd. near Earlysville, VA. Like the framing! For more prints: https://www.etsy.com/shop/catherinetwomeyart?ref=search_shop_redirect

Last Sale Day TODAY, Monday, 12/7

Please note! Today is the last day of my original art sale. Thank you SO MUCH to the collectors who've already purchased work. Here's the link, shop 'til you drop and Happy Holidays!: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available

25% Off Print Sale By Award Winning Artist!

"East Fall Blue Ridge" prints are now on sale in my Etsy shop! This painting won the 2010 ArtInPlace Award in Charlottesville, VA and for years was viewed by thousands of people as a 10' X 20' mural. Thanks for your interest; visit Etsy here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/catherinetwomeyart?ref=search_shop_redirect

Original Art Sale 25% Off ONLY Until 12/7/20!

ONLY Monday, December 7, 2020 - 25% off original artwork sale:

https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available

Thank you so much for your support this year! It’s been,, well, pandemicky.

Twomey Featured at Asheville Art Museum Gala Auction 2020!

Excited to let you know my artwork is being featured during the Asheville Art Museum’s Gala Auction 2020! All of the funds for the sale of this painting will go to the Museum, so please bid today here: https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/asheville-art-museum/catherine-twomey-art-momentus-max-patch-2012486

Thanks and have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

BID for ART! Asheville Art Museum Needs Your Support!

One year ago, the Asheville Art Museum reopened their newly renovated museum that cost $25,000,000 to complete. Then, as we all know, COVID happened. It has been a very tough year. Their annual fundraiser is going on NOW - and all the funds from the sale of this painting go directly to the museum (not me). Please follow this link now and BID; retail value is about $1000 while bidding starts at $400. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Go here and PLEASE BID: https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/asheville-art-museum/catherine-twomey-art-momentus-max-patch-2012486

Momentus, Max Patch, 12 X 16”

Annual Etsy Store Sale!

A big thank you to my followers and friends! For two weeks only, my annual Etsy sale! Worth the wait:
https://etsy.me/3hKfTH8

I am not making this up! For the next two weeks, prints of my work are on sale for 15% off, Happy Holidays! Well, as happy as you can make them given the circumstances. Thanks, and here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/catherinetwomeyart?ref=search_shop_redirect