New DaVinci Print and Artwork Available!

Order Prints Here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/912953831/da-vinci-horse-the-piaffe-revealed-black?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

Commissioned for the cover of the "United States Dressage Federation" magazine Connections, it was inspired by "The Vitruvian Man" by Leaonardo da Vinci circa 1487. This could be considered the "Canon of Proportions" for the horse performing the dressage movement piaffe. It is based on the correlations of ideal horse proportions with geometry. It exemplifies the blend of art and science during the Renaissance.

Winning painting/illustration of the American Horse Publications Annual Awards, First Place in Illustration for "Da Vinci Horse", 2007. This print shows an anatomically accurate transparent horse and skeleton.

All artwork is ©Catherine Twomey. This and all images in my shop may not be reproduced or resold without my permission. Thank you for your support!

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!

"Miss Ellie" Portrait of the Neighbor's Dog by Catherine Twomey

A portrait of Ms. Ellie, next door neighbor's pup. She is just one beautiful dog. Oil on canvas.

Asheville Art Museum Auction! Works by Catherine Twomey

Follow this link:

https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/asheville-art-museum/catherine-twomey-art-blue-marle-earth-5-0-2012488

To bid on this original artwork during the Asheville Art Museum Gala Auction. Retail value of about $1000; bidding begins at $400. 100% of the funds go to the Museum.

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

Art Museum Benefit Gala Auction! November 14!!!

“Blue Marble Earth No. 5” is being offered by the Asheville Art Museum on November 14, 2020 for their Gala Fundraiser in the Virtual "Buy It Now" auction. The Asheville Art Museum is celebrating one year since their renovation opening. On November 14, there will be a “silent auction & buy it now” opportunity in which the price of the item will be divided between the artist and the museum. Four of my paintings will be offered! - please check Asheville art museum link for details on how to purchase.

https://www.ashevilleart.org/event/gala-2020/2020-11-14/

Asheville Art Museum GALA Fundraiser - C. Twomey Art Featured!

The Asheville Art Museum is celebrating one year since their renovation opening. On November 14, there will be a “silent auction & buy it now” opportunity in which the price of the item will be divided between the artist and the museum. Four of my paintings will be offered! - please check Asheville art museum link for details on how to purchase.

https://www.ashevilleart.org/event/gala-2020/2020-11-14/

SOLD to Collector From Aurora, Colorado - Thanks!

Early fall view of the famous Barboursville Vineyards in Barboursville, VA. Rows of ripe vines flow into the Blue Ridge mountains. This was a plein air painting that took a couple of tries to get it where I liked it. Now featured on the inside and back cover of "Wine & Country Weddings" magazine by Ivy Publications.

To purchase this and other prints:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/834145068/barboursville-vineyards-1-oil-painting?ref=search_recently_viewed-1&frs=1

To purchase original art:

https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available

Asheville Art Museum Virtual Auction 11/14/20

Coming soon! The Virtual Art Auction at the Asheville Art Museum! Keep an eye on this blog to bid for one (or all) of the following original artworks:

You are invited to participate in the November 14 Virtual Auction for the Asheville Art Museum. The above four pieces will be in the auction, so check back here for upcoming links and information, coming soon.

Thanks for your interest!

https://www.ashevilleart.org/

"Monumental Oak" Now On Offer

Purchase this painting here: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available/monumental-oak

When I hike up a trail approaching a bare area (bald) or rounded hill, I get such an expansive, peaceful feeling. Near my home is the Biltmore Estate which has grounds manicured back in the day (early 1900's) by the famous Frederick Olmsted. I go there often to hike and am often struck by these 100+ year old oaks at the top of the balds. They're so large their branches often hit the ground as they loom over me!

In this painting I was thinking about the cools and warms. This magnificent specimen was just getting a hint of autumn colors. The right side has a variety of purplish and blue/green colors. I was drawn to the brilliant warmth of the trunk as it was hit by the setting sun. Rather than paint in individual leaves, I massed the shapes to suggest their beauty but focused on the patterns of warmth playing against the cools throughout the painting.

This original oil is on stretched canvas with a poplar wood frame. It has painted edges of 1.5".

"Bass Pond White Lily" offered by C. Twomey

I visit these lily pads about once a week. Every time I pass by I have to stop and wish them well. I was so struck by this single white lily, glorious in its simplicity and contrasted by the brilliant greens of the surrounding pads.
Imagine the height of the summer. The crickets are rubbing their wings together, providing a chorus to your wanderings through steep hills and low ponds. This grouping made me pause - I saw the varied personalities of each lily pad, highlighted by the one bright white blossom. The copper undersides of the pads were in striking contrast to the cool greens. I now understand what Monet was drawn to; these were incredibly beautiful and evocative.
Fall is approaching and I'm certain these will hibernate soon enough, but they'll hold me through the winter.

This painting is on gallery wrapped canvas with a 1.5" painted border and is wired and ready to hang.

Available here: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available

"Bass Pond White Lily" C. Twomey, On Offer Soon

Almost finished, Bass Pond White Lily, 22 x 28” oil on stretched canvas. Learned a LOT from working larger. Hard to go wrong with a scene this beautiful.

Sold! Four DaVinci Horse Prints From New Etsy Shop

Sold these four DaVinci Horse prints from my new etsy shop today - thank you so much to the collector from Kentucky! Much appreciated! These prints include the piaffe, walk, trot and canter. They were researched extensively and have won numerous awards for their aesthetics as well as accuracy.

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

When The Pandemic Is Just Too Much....

When the pandemic gets me down, these are the moments I turn to - Plein air painting in Yosemite about five years ago. Hiked up to that ledge where there were still snow remnants in June. That slope was so steep that one slip or dropped brush was over the side with a 100 or 200' drop. Worth it tho - look at Yosemite Falls back there! Thinking of California burning and overheated today and hoping when this misery ends, we will save the earth. It's worth it.

"Hydrangeas Over The Dam" Plein Air Oil

We have had more than 9 inches of rain this year above and beyond the average. The almost daily thunderstorms have poured tremendous volumes of water into our lakes and streams, including this lake below my house. The runoff is so great the typically blue/green water turns all shades of browns, reds, yellows and gold. Of course, the vegetation is growing feet by the second. It's white ball hydrangea time of year. The large popcorn-appearing balls are so beautiful and refreshing against the water. That dam in the foreground is almost a hundred years old, and of course with all the rain it's rather worrisome. So much water running over the side, what kind of pressure is that old concrete under? I painted this outdoors and reveled in the sounds and sights of the water and flowers. So glad I had bug spray on, as much as I dislike it! And of course, sunscreen. This oil in painted on archival canvas and is 11 X 14". It is unframed and ready to complement your indoor decor.

"White On White" Oil Offered by Catherine Twomey

My new garden has brought a wealth of unique and beautiful plants. The gladiolus did not perform for three years, but the wait was so worth it. This year, the second I saw these white glads, I had to paint them. I tended to them and, knowing I'd only have a few days to paint them before they faded. What greater challenge than to place them against a white board to capture the shadows and highlights? This spring, while COVID reigns, it's been rainy and quite hot. The gladiolus are now six feet tall and stretch to the sun! Most glorious of all, however, was the flowers. At the height of their glory, they reached to the sun on a lovely spring morning as I moved to not overdo them, but capture their life and brilliance using color, value and marks. Their spontaneity was a challenge, but well worth the wait. This is an oil painting that is painted on archival, Ray Mar art board. It is 8 X 16" - perfect for that unique area in your home or office that begs for new life.

"Gladiolus After The Storm" by Catherine Twomey

"Gladiolus After The Storm" - well these flowers are 6' high this year because we've had very regular storms and lots of heat. I caught these early in the morning as the eastern sun just peaked up the side of Beaucatcher Mountain (I know, right? Gotta catch your Beau...). The blossoms were so heavy some collapsed, but I've just ordered some bamboo poles to prop them up. Always somethin'! 12 X 12", oil on canvas. 

Work In Progress: "White Lily" on the Biltmore Estate's Bass Pond

WIP Work In Progress, White Lilly on the Biltmore Estate's bass pond. What a challenge it is to work larger, but I'm learning a great deal at 22 X 28". So interesting how each pad has its own look and personality. If you're ever in Asheville (let's hope all this pandemic stuff is done sooner rather then later) call me; I'll show you where it is.