"The Floating World" -- 10x10 inch acrylic and cut paper on cradelled wood panel. (original is SOLD) Prints are available here on ETSY.This is #6 in my surf series, and it was inspired by the children of the film "Surfwise." The alternate title I toyed with for it was "Balance," because so much about this painting reflects that concept: the children and the tree itself, but also the actual composition of the painting and the placement of each shadow in the water, leaf on the tree and piece of cut paper for each child's swimsuit. But I ultimately settled on "The Floating World" because it was more magical -- just like a tree floating in the middle of the water and the idea of spending your childhood in an RV chasing waves.
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Gorgeous!! I want to see all of them!xoxo
Better and better! The last painting gets always nicer than the one before that we thought was great! Keep going girl!! :D
Your art is simply amazing! I was wondering if you'd be interested in submitting something for an Artist Zine I'm comming up with: jennytheartist.blogspot.com/2009/06/calling-all-artists.html
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This is so magical, I love it.x
Another beauty! Spending your childhood chasing waves certainly sounds idyllic to me!
Cathy, I love your surf paintings!
Hi Cathy - thanks for following me (The Crafty Cameleon in California)
I just wrote a new post with links to your blogs and images of your work. You have many talents. Your art is a great source of inspiration.
I'm trying to come up with a new style of my own for painting animals and people. Seeing the way you paint is very motivating and helpful. Love your beachy landscapes too. Oh and your baby is adorable :)
michele gallagher
http://thecraftycameleon.blogspot.com/
hi cathy,
i loved the movie surfwise and this is a fabulous homage to those kids! what an amazing story they have to tell....
i love your use of color in all of your surf pieces...
cheers,
beth
Thank you so much, everyone for your kind comments. And, Michele, I am so honored to be one of your inspirations. Loved your blog post! :)
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