Cloud Shadows Oceans of Mountains; 18 X 24", oil
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.
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.
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.
Thank you to the purchaser for supporting my new series of work. Much appreciated.
Tattooed DaVinci Piaffe horse (!)
Original DaVinci Piaffe Horse
This painting was sold as a print here:
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!
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" Acrylic pour and drawing in paint, 5X7" on archival board.
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.
"Liquid Blue Ridge Sunset" oil on board
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.
Hello!
Thank you all (well over fifty) people who entered the 2017 Art Giveaway Contest. The official winner is:
Congratulations Darla!
I was overwhelmed with the response to the contest - so much so that I would like to offer the other entrants the opportunity to own one of my originals.
I am beginning a new body of work as my style and size of work is ever-changing. Along the way I have accumulated work and would like to make room for my next group of paintings. The works range from sketches, to drawings, to watercolors and original oils.
If you entered the contest, the only thing I ask is that you pay for the mailing. The cost is a flat $3.00, paid using Paypal. The $3.00 covers the mailing envelope, the backing material, the postage and my time to prepare the shipment. I'm not making any money on this!
In order to follow up on your interest I will need the Paypal payment, your email and your address. In no way do I share your personal information! If you can't use Paypal please contact me via email to see if we can arrange for another method of Payment.
FYI I will not be able to ship until starting in mid-Februay, 2018 as I'm taking a month to do nothing but paint.
Thank you again for participating! It is wonderful there are so many people that love and appreciate art! Please let me know if you have any questions as I'm pretty much always able to answer them.
Best, Catherine
"Buck Mountain Vineyards" by C. Twomey
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Happy Holidays and New Years!
The very competitive show is an annual event, with nationally-recognized artists and a wide variety of works. The works are framed and ready to hang.
My work has been accepted into the Randy Highbee 6X6" Squared competition. Please click:
to view my work and/or purchase it. Thanks for your interest!
"DaVinci Horse Canter" by C. Twomey, enlargement
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!
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!
