"Lake Summer Swing" Auction!

At auction today HERE

Remember your summer, your childhood, and the swing by the lake:

"Lake Summer Swing", 6 X 8", oil on archival linen

• Oil painting on Canvas

• One of a kind artwork

• Size: 8 x 6 x 0.25 in (unframed) / 8 x 6 in (actual image size)

• This artwork is sold unframed

• Signed on the front

• Style: Impressionistic

• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

Thank you for your interest!

"Lake Summer Swing" Original Art Sale, by Catherine Twomey

At Auction Today!

"Lake Summer Swing" 6 X 8" oil on archival board, Catherine Twomey

How the painting would look framed.

This original, plein air painting is at auction and on sale HERE so place your bid now!

A new muse, painted at the lake recently with a strong wind and beautiful light. The swing blew around and I could imagine kids plunging into the water from it.

"Massive Summer Oak" Sale, C. Twomey

This original oil, 16"H X 8"W is up for sale. It was painted "En plein air" (outside in one sitting) and is on an archival linen board.

"Massive Summer Oak" 16" X 8", Catherine Twomey

Interested in purchasing? Please click HERE to purchase.

In the summer, the oaks look bigger then ever, and this one is just plain massive. It has the most interesting branches and patina. 

Art is my life. From the first art project I can remember (making a Christmas Nativity scene in grade school that overshadowed the resident artist) art has always been what brings me the greatest satisfaction. Without art, I am not who I am. 

I am now working full time as a fine artist, a dream that I've pursued for as long as I remember. Landscapes engage and challenge me, and I have a very soft spot for animals (that's me with Rosie the thoroughbred, left). 

My artwork has been featured at the world renowned TED (Technology, Education and Design) conference (TED MED in San Diego, on huge high definition screens throughout the exhibition center). I recently won the nationally acclaimed ArtInPlace competition in Virginia which placed a 12' X 24' mural on aluminum of my work, now seen by thousands of commuters daily. 

Two museums currently house my art: The William H. Benton Museum in Connecticut, and The LLoyd Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was a great honor to be asked to exhibit and I continue to add to their collections. Speaking of collections, my work is a part of hundreds of private collections worldwide.

"Bass Pond Biltmore 3.0," Auction!

Please click HERE to view the Auction, and bid!

"Bass Pond Biltmore 3.0" oil on archival linen board.

Sample of how painting would look framed.

I painted this from life about two weeks ago. It was a quiet, lovely day. A friend and I stood at the Biltmore Boat House, looking out over the pond and imagining how it looked and felt to the Vanderbilts. This little island jutted out into the pond just in front of me and I loved the tree and leaf patterns.

"Apple Tree Bonsai" Auction, C. Twomey

"Apple Tree Bonsai" by C. Twomey

Click HERE to bid on this original painting by C. Twomey.

The organic symmetry of this gorgeous apple tree drew me in. I watched it daily while in Vermont; the apples hadn't arrived yet but it was in full summer bloom. The light filtered it softly as it dominated the landscape. Many animals depended upon it for shelter and food! It's oriental bend in the trunk was unique and set the tone for the rest of the limbs. 14" X 11" on archival paper.

 

"Thomas Jefferson's White Oak Tree On The Way To James Madison's For Afternoon Tea" Sold, thanks!

Thank you very much to the collector!

"Thomas Jefferson's White Oak Tree On The Way To James Madison's For Afternoon Tea" oil by C. Twomey

To visit this work click HERE.

"Thomas Jefferson's White Oak Tree On The Way To James Madison's For Afternoon Tea" Oil, 23 X 24", Twomey

"Thomas Jefferson's White Oak Tree On The Way To James Madison's For Afternoon Tea"
oil on maple, C. Twomey
Framed by hand in a gorgeous floating stained box frame.

An ancient white oak tree, hundreds of years old, on the way from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello to James Madison's Montpelier. It is a rare oak with a huge tulip-shaped trunk. I was lucky enough to paint it before it was fenced off. 

In oil, 12" W X 24" H on gessoed maple board.

Please note: shipping time may depend on how quickly this dries. 

Original for sale at www.saatchi.com HERE.

Print available HERE.

Working BIG on this ancient Virginia White Oak

Viginia White Oak, 12 X 24", oil on gessoed birch

Gosh am I having a good time lately. I am loving finally getting to paint this rather famous white oak tree in Earlysville, VA. I pass it almost daily and it's really gotten to me over the years. I only paint what I have great fondness for, and this is one of those things. Rumor has it it's well over 200 years old, and that Thomas Jefferson noted it when he'd pass it on the way to visit James Madison's home at Montpelier. 

I've learned that what's really unique about this particular species of oak is the tulip-shaped trunk. It's very wide at the base and narrows rather quickly, hence the "tulip shape." I hope it lives forever.

I spent a lovely morning photographing and sketching it and have been just itching to do this. This is the first LARGE (for me) painting I've done in years, and it's a welcome change. Going to keep going on this about 3/4 finished piece to finish before I hit the road for California then New York City next week.

Award Winning: "Beaver Skull 1" Auction Ending

Auction ending today! Visit the auction for bidding on this fine specimen:

Beaver Skull 1

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/208077

Please visit http://catherinetwomeyart.blogspot.com/p/about.html to learn about my international awards and history.

Found a beautiful beaver skull in an antique shop in Cleveland, Ohio. I just had to paint it. There was life behind the empty eyes and frightening teeth. Even the cast shadow had a mystery to it that begged to be rendered. 

It was interesting to be able to balance the skull so it was freestanding. Going to keep going with this anatomical work for a while; it's very satisfying.

The original is oil on 8" X 6" archival linen board. This is how the painting would look framed:

Thanks for your interest.

"Beaver Skull 1" Twomey Original Oil

Just finished this, which will be offered at dailypaintworks.com at auction (#auction) starting tomorrow, Saturday March 15:

Beaver Skull 1

Found a beautiful beaver skull in an antique shop in Cleveland, Ohio. I just had to paint it. There was life behind the empty eyes and frightening teeth. Even the cast shadow had a mystery to it that begged to be rendered. 

It was interesting to be able to balance the skull so it was freestanding. Going to keep going with this anatomical work for a while; it's very satisfying.

The original is oil on 8" X 6" archival linen board.