"Grandfather Mountain Adoration" Commission Just Begun

Catherine Twomey July 15, 2018

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/

Fireflies: Study of fireflies in June

Catherine Twomey June 27, 2018

The fireflies migrate to the tops of the oaks after about 9:00 pm. I wish I knew what they were planning. It's been humid, hot and the days filled with downpours, one after the other. Maybe they're trying to escape the earth? 4X6" on archival canvas board.

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 d… — 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"

Catherine Twomey June 23, 2018

Manifesto 2.0: Molten Kilauea Lava and Earth

Catherine Twomey June 12, 2018

There's a fury happening in Hawaii right now - it's the Kilauea volcano. The images are startling and mysterious, and inspired this look at the roiling lava and extraordinary geology below the surface. I love Hawaii; I hope it will be fine.

Work In Progress Electric Storm Chasing

Catherine Twomey June 11, 2018

Have you ever noticed that just before a monstrous storm breaks, colors brighten and shimmer? Electric emotions, too. 12x12” work in progress, gold & silver infused.

Work In Progress: Electric Storm Approaching

Catherine Twomey June 4, 2018

WIP Work In Progress- that moment when you sense a nasty storm about to reach you, but you have no intention of moving. Silver infused 12”x12” acrylics.

"Running Dogs Clouds With Mountains" C. Twomey Original Artwork

Catherine Twomey May 21, 2018

From the Blue Ridge mountains near Asheville - I wanted to capture the freedom of the clouds; the patterns in the mountains and contrast them with that pastural touch of civilization. These hills and valleys have become a muse and inspiration and provide endless motivation. Acrylic, 12 X 12" on canvas frame.

Cloud Shadows Oceans of Mountains; 18 X 24", oil

A Mother's Day Work For A Friend

Catherine Twomey May 13, 2018

A gift for a dear friend, there's something special about the top vistas of the blue ridge. This is an unusually large (for me) work that demanded simplicity and depth.

"Dense Forest, Hillside" by Twomey

Catherine Twomey March 31, 2018

I'm inspired by nature. I live in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina - surrounded by nature and filled with wonder at the rhythms above and below the earth. This painting is a combination of an acrylic pouring technique and drawing. The suggestions of forest shapes and distance complement the swirling geology below the world above.

This work is a cracking example of a new series. I'm using a pour technique combined with drawing. First I select my palette, then I mix my colors in containers using flow medium and sometimes dymethicone. I then free flow the paints into one single cup, deciding at the same time what color goes with what for the vision in my mind. Next comes the exciting pouring of the concoction onto an archival panel. Lastly is the drawing using various implements and a lot of creativity.

New Series: Manifesto

Catherine Twomey March 22, 2018

This earth series is deeply inspired by a respect and love for all things in nature. I live in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina and love to hike through the mountains. Their inspiration is what drives this series, as well as concern for the environment. It's interesting to imagine what's below the mountains; the geology, the layers, the rock striations.

This painting is 12 X 16" Canson canvas on board. It is unframed. This is acrylic including a brilliant metallic gold.

Just Sold: "Manifesto 1.0"

Catherine Twomey March 19, 2018

Thank you to the purchaser for supporting my new series of work. Much appreciated.

Thank you to the collector; "Blue Ridge Blue Sheep Cloud"

Catherine Twomey February 21, 2018

This painting was sold as a print here:

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/blue-ridge-blue-skyline-sheep-cloud-catherine-twomey.html

Catherine Twomey, "Blue Ridge Blue Sheep Cloud" 30.000" x 21.375", print

Painted live along Skyline Drive in the Piedmont Area of Virginia, in Shenandoah National Park. Made me feel like an angel as the warm summer breezes overcame my easel and me. I loved the patterns; the repetition of shapes and most of all, the color of these mountains. See the sheep cloud to the upper right? My eye finally found him after I thought I was done, but he's welcome to stay.

"Blue Ridge Blue Sheep Cloud", C. Twomey,

Thank you very much to the collector!

Blue Ridge Swirl

Catherine Twomey February 19, 2018

Working on a new series, this piece was influenced by the Blue Ridge Mountains around Asheville NC. The acrylic pour technique is challenging but very interesting to see what will happen with the colors.

"Deep Forest 1.0"

Catherine Twomey February 14, 2018

Quite different from my typical style, I'm loving the freedom of the acrylics and colors merging. I included some freestyle drawing using a quill pen. Thinking abstractly is a new and wonderful challenge.

This work is a cracking example of a new series. I'm using a pour technique combined with drawing. First I select my palette, then I mix my colors in containers using flow medium and sometimes dimethicone. I then free flow the paints into one single cup, deciding at the same time what color goes with what for the vision in my mind. Next comes the exciting pouring of the concoction onto an archival panel. Lastly is the drawing using various implements and a lot of creativity.

artsyshark.com Artwork Feature, 2018

Catherine Twomey February 6, 2018

The following piece is featured in the artsyshark.com Showcase, 2018. Thanks for your interest

https://www.artsyshark.com/2018/02/01/artist-showcase-winter-2017/

"Liquid Blue Ridge Sunset" oil on board

This small but mighty, luminous and liquid oil painting is the ideal accent for a special area in a home. It was painted plein air - outside on a mountain above Asheville, NC, obviously as I watched the sun go down.

The painting has luscious layers of paint which can be seen in the enlargement. I was deeply inspired by the multiple layers of color that changed by the minute.

Value Sketch, Near Sarasota

Catherine Twomey January 30, 2018

Robinson Preserve, near Sarasota, Sunday, January 7, about 2:00 pm.

Having a wonderful time getting back to some value work. This preserve was stunning; took a walk for about an hour and saw herons, egrets and mangroves. Faber Castell pastel pencils on a grey paper sketchbook.