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
20 X 24” Oil on Archival Board
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.
What a year! I remember talking to my sis in February; wondering if we were going to have to cancel a trip to Scotland due to some strange virus. Well, we did, like everyone else. In the meantime, however, we learned to live with it and I painted and sold more paintings than I ever have - along the way finding that I'm pretty much a contemporary Impressionist-type painter. That alone was worth it! Thanks to everyone for your support, your kindness and here's to hoping 2021 is a banner year in so many ways.
2020 Summary and Goodbye; Good Riddance!
16 X 20” oil on Ray Mar Board, archival canvas
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
SOLD - "DaVinci Horse: The Walk Revealed" to a buyer from Lexington, VA. Horse people, you are my people. Thanks very much. Anatomically correct walk in the Renaissance style. Prints from my Etsy store: 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
Sold In Support Of Educating Young Scientific Illustrators!
Thanks to Joan for purchasing this original oil painting! All funds go to the Vesalius Trust (vesaliustrust.org) to educate young scientists.
Please visit here for my annual sale: https://www.catherinetwomey.com/available
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.
Now Available As A Print, by C. Twomey
“White Lily Bass Pond” oil painting on canvas.
Thanks to the purchaser from Ottawa, Canada (love you Canadians!) who purchased "White Lily Bass Pond" from my Etsy store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/catherinetwomeyart?ref=search_shop_redirect
New DaVinci Print and Artwork Available!
Order Prints Here:
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!
Oil on canvas, commissioned.
"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.
“Blue Marble Earth No. 5” 12 X 12” oil, acrylic, framed
Asheville Art Museum Auction! Works by Catherine Twomey
Follow this link:
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/
