Many thanks to the collector for purchasing "Taylor Jug With Pear." Oil on archival board, 8 X 10", SOLD. These old jugs have such character - imagining their history, the hands that have held them, how and where they were created - takes me back to a different time and place. #stilllifepainting #stilllife #jugpainting #Taylorjugpainting #catherinetwomey1 #oilpaintingstilllife #collectorofart #artcollector #artcollection #fineart https://fineartamerica.com/featured/taylor-jug-with-pear-catherine-twomey.html
still life
"Missing The Garden" by C. Twomey
It’s kind of a melancholy day with the coolness and the rain. To cheer myself up, I’m working on this abstract showing memories of the summer garden. I have some azaleas that are this deep, gorgeous pink that just popped out of my head. Think I’ll keep going with this one as the days improve.
On a lighter note, plaase check out my print sale! Prices are 30% off for all prints:
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Happier Monday!
Catherine
Prints Annual Discount! 30% off; Catherine Twomey Art
For the next two weeks, prints are offered at 30% off. Visit this link to order, and thanks for your interest:
Offering: "Sunflower Quad" Watercolor by C. Twomey
“Sunflower Quad” watercolor, 15 X 20” on Crescent board.
Near where I live is a 10,000 acre estate that was once owned by Cornelius Van der Built and family. It's a fantastic, still privately owned "castle" of a home. I have an annual pass, which means any time I want I can go there and pretend I'm a Van Der Built.
At the end of every summer, along one of the main roads, they plant a very large, 20' wide path of sunflowers. I ride my bike there all the time just so I can enjoy them. This summer, however, I had foot surgery. A friend, knowing my love of these flowers, delivered this bouquet - which of course I had to paint. These delightful flowers really kept me focused as I recovered, for several hours a day I could experience the joy of painting them as the hours whiled away.
Helianthus or sunflower is a genus of plants comprising about 70 species. Except for three species in South America, all Helianthus species are native to North America and Central America.
Purchase here: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available/sunflowers-quad
Sunflowers Work In Progress by C. Twomey
16 X 20”, watercolor on illustration board.
Work In Progress, Sunflowers coming along. It is definitely the Dog Days of August, and unfortunately I can’t walk without a walker yet. Surgery is hard! The foot is healing well, however, and I’ve gotten a lot of delightful gifts for recovery. These sunflowers were just so yellow, so alive, I had to paint them. Watercolor seemed the best way to go since i can’t climb stairs to my studio. I’ll continue to post updates to this challenging work.
"Last Glad of the Season" by C. Twomey
5 X 10.5”, watercolor on Winsor & Newton #120 paper; Available HERE
Slowly recovering from some foot surgery. Got a good prognosis from the doctor on Thursday, but two more weeks of slow walking and elevating. In the meantime, the kids next door are getting ready for school and the garden is looking weary. This beautiful stalk popped up this week and I had to paint its portrait. I will miss the flowers, but the Black Eyed Susan’s are going strong.
“Rose And Water”, watercolor, 11 X 9”
A Rose For Your Thoughts...
Haven’t been able to paint much after having foot surgery July 30th. Third surgery on my left leg, and hopefully the last. I inherited some wayward bones that had to be put back in their place. All went well and hopefully going to get back into the swing of things soon.
Note: I have an added respect for people who have to use walkers to get around.
Best,
Catherine
Art Collectors: Thank You Very Much!
Many of my favorite pieces were sold over the weekend at the Open Studio Tour - thank you to the delightful collectors and all of the supportive, funny, interesting and happy people that came by! I hope these pieces brighten your world.
For available originals, please select this link: HERE
Open Studio Tour, Asheville 5/25 & 5/26, 10-5pm!
“Last Seconds”, 12 X 16” available at Kenilworth Art Studio Tour
Studio Tour May 25, 26 in Asheville! 71 Finalee Ave., 10 - 5pm
Kenilworth Art Association Studio Tour, May 25 & 26, Asheville
Please join me on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 & 26, 2018 for the Kenilworth Art Association Studio Tour. My location is 71 Finalee Ave., Asheville, from 10 - 5pm. Lots of new work and good deals.
May 25 & 26, 2019 - Kenilworth Art Studio Tour!
Very excited to take part in this tour! If you have a chance, come by - I’ll have originals, prints, oils, acrylics, drawings, etc.!
Acrylics on archival board, 18X30"
"Grandfather Mountain Adoration" Commission Just Begun
Thrilled to begin this challenging commission! I took a day trip up to the mountain to get a feel for the area and soak in the history. There were some hikes that had significant elevation gains, but oh, the views!
From the website about the mountain: "This summer, Grandfather Mountain was inducted into the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame, having received five consecutive Certificate of Excellence awards since 2014, including 2018. In total, since 2012, Grandfather Mountain has received seven consecutive Certificates of Excellence."
For additional information, visit https://grandfather.com/
That moment when you sense a nasty storm about to reach you, but you have no intention of moving. The electricity is in the air, there's no where to go, yet still you can't move.
I very much enjoy the way pouring acrylics allow me to forgo too much detail and let the paint take on a life of its own. These hills and valleys have become a muse and inspiration and provide endless motivation.
This work is framed in a beautiful gold wood frame with a linen inset. It is wired and ready to hang. Acrylic, 12 X 12" on canvas and wood frame.
Now Available, From the Manifesto Series: "Electric Storm Approaching"
Nothing To Lose! Original Art Giveaway!
Original Art Giveaway!
Catherine Twomey LLCinvites you to enter to win this $400.00 value original oil painting.
In the spirit of the season:
Win This Original "Liquid Gladiolus II" oil painting!
"Liquid Gladiolus II" will be awarded in a random drawing.
The deadline is December 22, 2017.
Click HERE to fill out the simple form to enter.
The Painting
“Liquid Gladiolus II” is an original oil painting on 9X12″ archival linen board by award winning artist Catherine Twomey. The gladiolus were from my garden. The painting is unframed.
Terms
One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be removed.
Entries must be submitted by 11:59pm ECT on 12.22.2017. Entries received after this time will not be counted.
If the winner can not be reached within five (5) days, a new winner will be chosen at random.
The winner will be announced on my blog on 12.27.17 and will be notified by email.
Shipping is free! I will ship by January 2, 2018.
As always, thank you for your business, loyalty, and support.
Sincerely,
All two of us (and two pups) at Catherine Twomey LLC
Original Art Giveaway!
in alla prima, still life
In the spirit of the season:
Win This Original "Liquid Gladiolus II" oil painting!
"Liquid Gladiolus II" will be awarded in a random drawing.
The deadline is December 22, 2017.
Click HERE to fill out the simple form to enter.
The Painting
“Liquid Gladiolus II” is an original oil painting on 9X12″ archival linen board by award winning artist Catherine Twomey. The gladiolus were from my garden. The painting is unframed.
Click HERE to enter the GIVEAWAY of this gorgeous, original oil painting by award winning artist Catherine Twomey. No cost to enter, no obligations!
Deadline December 22, 2017!
Original Art Giveaway!
in still life
Click HERE to enter the GIVEAWAY of this gorgeous, original oil painting by award winning artist Catherine Twomey. No cost to enter, no obligations!
Deadline December 22, 2017!
Randy Highbee Gallery 6X6" Squared Art Show!
Excited to be a part of this show! Three paintings now on exhibit and available for purchase. This is "Balls of Glass" (get it?) and is framed in a beautiful gold floater frame, ready to hang.
Here's my link for purchasing:
http://dailybrushwork.com/Sort.aspx?GSID=4117&UserID=54020
Thank you for your interest!
Original Art For Sale, C. Twomey
in alla prima, still life
These companions together were perfect. I don't know if it was the shapes (intriguing), the colors (harmonizing), the tension (subtle) or all of that - they just had to be painted.
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Process
My painting process is to first layer in a warm color, like burnt sienna, onto white linen canvas. With that thin layer still wet, I wipe out the lightest areas, which later provides luminosity and usually is enough to define the shapes. Next, I apply the lightest and then darkest areas, which helps to establish the values and colors. Finally middle tones and more detailed areas are applied, always looking to harmonize the colors, refine the drawing and focus on the center of interest.
Thank you for your interest!
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