Catherine Meeks' Art Blog
The most current blog from Catherine Meeks, artist
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Watching Paint Dry
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Other Me
I've always had a special admiration for certain artists who include a sense of mystery in their work. Transparency, moody color, dark rumbling skies — you get the idea.
Long ago, I was told that my paintings were "too depressing" — mostly due to the same qualities I mentioned above.
Now, I'm becoming able to shift gears ( in this case, oil to acrylic ) and methods. It's likely temporary but I'm having a blast. Enjoy!
What is the What?
Acrylic and collage
5" x 5"
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Garden on an island
I recently participated in a very interesting online workshop with Lewis Noble. Delving into an abstract approach to the landscape, we began with a very limited palette — Lemon Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Black, and White. Challenging and fun! Green was created using Lemon and Black! We utilized collage methods for an even more exciting experience. Paint used was acrylic, not my usual.
This painting (in progress) is the child of the child of the child of one of my earlier workshop efforts. I used the limited palette (NO RED, really!) adding just a small amount of Cerulean Blue to the Ultramarine. Unfinished, but another session should do it.
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Calendars!
At last, my 2024 Desk Calendars are ready to ship. Enjoy the coming year with 12 new original paintings.
CD case-style
to order: https://tinyurl.com/3h7nzcr5
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Evolution and calendars
I'm still investigating the abstract world that keeps beckoning to me. In fact, I am currently taking an online workshop that's got me ignoring my household chores and splashing paint around in the studio. More on that later. Meanwhile, here's a look at another pre-workshop painting.
And YES — calendars are coming. I just sent the files to the printer, and after he reviews and makes recommendations, they'll be available.
Friday, July 21, 2023
Present!
I just noticed that my most recent post here was in December of last year. Amazing! It was a crazy year to be sure, and so is this one, as it turns out.
The work I did in France had a delayed effect on my painting practice. My paintings of the Château and surroundings were small (8 x 10) and evocative, and also pretty representational. Much later, as I pinned them up on the studio wall, I realized that I wanted to work more loosely and in a more abstract way. So... here's one of my many starts in that direction.
Monday, December 26, 2022
Memories of France
Here's one I sneaked in during my so-called hiatus. Sometimes the studio just calls too insistently.
Back to work!
I'm back in the studio, effective today. I took my usual holiday hiatus — it's just too darn busy between Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Here's a small scale Winter scene done this afternoon in gouache and graphite on paper.
I love gouache! I love graphite!
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Welcome to October
Oil on wood
10" x 10"
Thursday, September 29, 2022
DESK CALENDARS!
Shipping now! Featuring 12 new paintings. Calendars can be purchased through my website OR you can contact me directly with your credit card info. Venmo OK too.
Click: https://tinyurl.com/47x5sj5m