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by Catherine Twomey
$17.00
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Our ceramic coffee mugs are available in two sizes: 11 oz. and 15 oz. Each mug is dishwasher and microwave safe.
Design Details
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11 oz.
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The Painting
This original oil painting by Catherine Twomey was painted at the incredible Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, USA. It was painted en plein air (outside) on a windy day in early spring of 2017. When I look at it, I am taken back to the day when the greens were so bright and the light had such a sheen of early spring. It was painted alla prima, meaning "in one sitting" and is 8"H X 6"W, unframed.
The Boat House is located on the gorgeous Bass Pond at the Biltmore. I was drawn to it because of my previous studies of the art of Japan, with it's oriental flavor and lovely landscaping. Frederick Olmsted, the famous landscape architect who designed Central Park, also designed the stunning landscapes of the Biltmore. At the height of the Biltmore's operation as a private family residence (the Vanderbilts) in the late 1800s and early 1900s, guests would walk to the Boat House to enjoy the sunsets after a day of revelry.
The Artist
Art is my life. From th...
Great paintings require a commitment of skill, creativity, passion, time and resources. I love being an artist, it was the only thing I wanted to be. My paintings are appropriate for personal use, business uses, advertising, wedding announcements, billboards and more. Thanks for taking the time to learn more about my work. If you see something you like, Favorite, Vote for, leave a comment, or, of course, buy! Art is my life. From early on, I was the designated class artist and loved having the ability to communicate visually what I felt inside. For over a decade now I have painted as a fine artist, and have found joy and been rewarded with winning national competitions, exhibitions and international sales. Having spent a career as a...
$17.00
Irina Sztukowski
Beautiful art piece! Congratulations on your successful sale!
Catherine Twomey replied:
Thanks Irina! It's a beautiful place to paint.
Joel Bruce Wallach
A beautiful warm radiant vision of light, Catherine.
Catherine Twomey replied:
Thank you so much, Joel. I painted the Biltmore Boat House again yesterday, on a peaceful sunny day.
Gabriel Coelho
great composition, light, colors
Catherine Twomey replied:
Thank you so much, Gabriel; greatly appreciated.