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10x10 inch original painting: "Moon Song" encaustic on 2" wood panel - available here.

10x10 inch original & customizable encaustic painting on 2" thick wood panel : "Forever Tree." Original is SOLD.

5.5 x 6 inch encaustic painting on wood: "Resilience." Available here.

Oh my goodness, have I been busy lately. And today I finished 3 new paintings. Yes, there was a lot of coffee involved! I also had started them earlier in the week (or weeks), and finally had a chance to get them all done & uploaded to Etsy & my website today.

Big news: I'm having a HUGE SALE this weekend (me & the universe, I know!). In addition to my Etsy Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale (news coming soon about that), I will be sending a 20% off coupon for my entire website at www.cathynichols.com to everyone on my email list. Today is the last day to sign up, so please add your email to the subscribe now button here on the blog if you'd like the coupon code. And everyone on my subscriber list is eligible for my free 10-pack of holiday cards random drawing. The cards just arrived tonight, and they are gorgeous. The image is of "Skate Away."

Wishing you many sales & happy Thanksgiving preparations!!! I bought Nicky a blazer & bowtie for the event. Can't wait to see him in his outfit. xox

Only the Beginning

"Only the Beginning" excerpt from 10x10 inch original encaustic painting on 2" cradled wood panel. Prints are available here.

This piece is a bit of a departure for me as it is a free-form sketch/collage in wax. I could only manage to capture part of the original painting on my scanner (it was too big), but I think it looks kind of cool cropped. I do, however, intend to photograph the entire piece as soon as the sun decides to return to our rain-drenched city.

The inspiration for this painting is the Chicago song "Beginnings." I have not been able to get the chorus out of my head for 2 weeks now -- I've even etched it into this piece in tiny letters. This is such a happy song. Try singing the lyrics one day when you're in a bad mood, and see if it cheers you up.

We're Having a Sale!

Well, I mentioned in my last entry that I had been reunited with many original paintings after leaving the Ten Women Gallery in Venice this past month. And when I returned from picking up my daughter at playschool this morning, I found that Christophe had transformed his office into a Cathy Nichols Gallery. Before we knew it we were having a sale and then buying wine for drop-in visitors. To see the sale, check out http://www.creny.com/ and click on my name on the left for a list of special prices (they are about 10-15 percent off). If you would like to buy a painting just email me at cnichols19@aim.com, and I will invoice you at the sale price. Such fun. Now I had better not drink any more wine.

Happy Monday!

I thought this print would be a nice sentiment to start the work week (especially since we are starting an hour earlier today!!) . This print will be on sale today at my ETSY store for $15 until 5 PM today.

Happy Mondays Print Sale

Good morning! I've decided to introduce something a little fun to my ETSY site, and that is a Monday $15 print sale. Every Monday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. I will feature one print for $15. I will also try to preview the print on Sundays here on the blog. :-) I hope this allows those on a tight budget to purchase a little bit of art!

Here is tomorrow's Happy Monday print:

"Home at Last" 7x7 inch print on velvet fine art paper.

If the print is sold out when you try to purchase it on Monday, convo me on ETSY or e-mail me at cnichols19@aim.com, and I will load another. As long as I receive your e-mail by 5 PM Eastern Standard Time, I will honor the price.

Happy Mondays!!