tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70969573073112825832024-03-13T11:07:06.391-07:00Darkling Woods StudioArt by Cat Mallard fairy tales, mythology, folk tales, all assorted inspirations, and works in progress to be seen.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-11323584920991301032016-06-19T18:39:00.001-07:002016-06-19T18:39:03.675-07:00Mermaid summer<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I've been busy in the mermaid workshop now that summer is almost here...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOSBumgCduq3Ua4h4RRVZZ1V566337M_I1UtUOWzncAvDADWkypZeP96pCSLSI-GvQbBiio_dqvUBA9UgaVHMHx-cwuf38FVhd_btKGnIChWnxK0iKty4GzgJVnQAvLLZS46bgOJFIKM/s640/blogger-image-739178972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOSBumgCduq3Ua4h4RRVZZ1V566337M_I1UtUOWzncAvDADWkypZeP96pCSLSI-GvQbBiio_dqvUBA9UgaVHMHx-cwuf38FVhd_btKGnIChWnxK0iKty4GzgJVnQAvLLZS46bgOJFIKM/s640/blogger-image-739178972.jpg"></a>A few are ready to swim off to new homes <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9egGUvz6-9VgYpL7SHTcPDuI_TK-UOUgBXU4YnFliYzIs3DWmi-Q7eTEEFSqNNEzXQt_4RVf8ZPhneHjqbbZGaO9qhs3olQlld8oTPYgaxJr55YIxloeySazRpMSNf2JbsBybWWttoU8/s640/blogger-image--1642674976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9egGUvz6-9VgYpL7SHTcPDuI_TK-UOUgBXU4YnFliYzIs3DWmi-Q7eTEEFSqNNEzXQt_4RVf8ZPhneHjqbbZGaO9qhs3olQlld8oTPYgaxJr55YIxloeySazRpMSNf2JbsBybWWttoU8/s640/blogger-image--1642674976.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Frida, inspired by her wonderful quote about drowning pain. 165.00 available</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/darklingwoods/posts/10153666438837196" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/darklingwoods/posts/10153666438837196</a> through Facebook before adding to Etsy Shop</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And this lovely pink swimmer 125.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CQsBI8Ob05Y47ClaYLPyaCD_-td3P_Q4AYb0aGn6yxNCsZJuRVcGfPEKqbU44SUNm-gqXMAJimIM_06SCSGtPjGtybIU7clpYwhvRS-Q522R6ERUhhfGOsUjXpp6zSitIgtm2dl4ENw/s640/blogger-image-1386478319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CQsBI8Ob05Y47ClaYLPyaCD_-td3P_Q4AYb0aGn6yxNCsZJuRVcGfPEKqbU44SUNm-gqXMAJimIM_06SCSGtPjGtybIU7clpYwhvRS-Q522R6ERUhhfGOsUjXpp6zSitIgtm2dl4ENw/s640/blogger-image-1386478319.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">More to come! They are all original pieces on a thick wood cradle ready for hanging.</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-25956168156071981422016-03-30T04:41:00.001-07:002016-03-30T04:41:19.102-07:00Bright Blooms<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRNN7Mc6MZRWmqv1XlOwCN-hYTtQR9laIF5-pRdlb4aIXd4rX2uglahvZs8boL7jwrcyvBGXMWVZta2h-k6Z9Sxh1fAqXr-7XUMgok-JGY7mwRIPNMAZp6OoJWp_H7ebJ-3jdPb6KXlQ/s640/blogger-image-99905111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRNN7Mc6MZRWmqv1XlOwCN-hYTtQR9laIF5-pRdlb4aIXd4rX2uglahvZs8boL7jwrcyvBGXMWVZta2h-k6Z9Sxh1fAqXr-7XUMgok-JGY7mwRIPNMAZp6OoJWp_H7ebJ-3jdPb6KXlQ/s640/blogger-image-99905111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Bright blooms are in the works!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you notice I tend to work in a different style with acrylics. My watercolors are more detailed while the acrylics allow for a more expressionistic approach. Yes I'm a contradiction :) These will be available later in the week when complete!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmn2YUgbucD7IHMVcQ7Cm_8c_LTIZktHR3sBmhUz7x0vUSkFGPt-2hvtO2V4VdCMNeeT48_E_8tkZpaclcWfbAn51tDZZT9WoXCFibximrpYoQit2bfFoRpE2XtopVKqsAv6g64FKzAos/s640/blogger-image--993813828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmn2YUgbucD7IHMVcQ7Cm_8c_LTIZktHR3sBmhUz7x0vUSkFGPt-2hvtO2V4VdCMNeeT48_E_8tkZpaclcWfbAn51tDZZT9WoXCFibximrpYoQit2bfFoRpE2XtopVKqsAv6g64FKzAos/s640/blogger-image--993813828.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRNN7Mc6MZRWmqv1XlOwCN-hYTtQR9laIF5-pRdlb4aIXd4rX2uglahvZs8boL7jwrcyvBGXMWVZta2h-k6Z9Sxh1fAqXr-7XUMgok-JGY7mwRIPNMAZp6OoJWp_H7ebJ-3jdPb6KXlQ/s640/blogger-image-99905111.jpg"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-54139879327602338502016-02-27T11:45:00.001-08:002016-02-27T11:45:53.739-08:00Welcome to Night Vale<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm giddy that our small library has the Night Vale novel! Do not loose faith, the bizarre, the theater of the absurd can be found almost any where you look! If you haven't had a chance to listen to the brilliant podcast you have a treat in store for you. Originality, humor, philosophy with a dash of horror and romance, what more could anyone ask for? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ej2XBmf0826uGw6wR1Y_YkscKe8IT2mu5iNdEr5C4BqFjHWVvUqLiv-tIeP10Des4FqKHeAxnLw8JwlG9YC86JouM0FLdnIR6xhe1gQ0yhk6GmQAS_Nlufxkrw3vPQ2VV1T-nmndVow/s640/blogger-image-2113837704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ej2XBmf0826uGw6wR1Y_YkscKe8IT2mu5iNdEr5C4BqFjHWVvUqLiv-tIeP10Des4FqKHeAxnLw8JwlG9YC86JouM0FLdnIR6xhe1gQ0yhk6GmQAS_Nlufxkrw3vPQ2VV1T-nmndVow/s640/blogger-image-2113837704.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-27000345119977918132016-02-15T15:38:00.001-08:002016-02-15T15:38:03.339-08:00Fairy Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwZHjX2ruk_WT9VOZq85dUf7H_rtUnv_YVYgfDZpyE0wN3WJCbTRvkNM6HGcuYcDd2HxTeTALkqzbgMLqqyT0Kup3ldnfkELYIoNiP1U2IuUQzMoTxz3DkDyM_9uFh3HGY1RTGDRV1RE/s640/blogger-image-297116864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwZHjX2ruk_WT9VOZq85dUf7H_rtUnv_YVYgfDZpyE0wN3WJCbTRvkNM6HGcuYcDd2HxTeTALkqzbgMLqqyT0Kup3ldnfkELYIoNiP1U2IuUQzMoTxz3DkDyM_9uFh3HGY1RTGDRV1RE/s640/blogger-image-297116864.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7UPUl8ti-M6mhqcZgpWHUCjXk9eZrDH20zVAdOW5P8pTnKWVluzdviv3agIK39rWds-ODh8Qnd-VssVA0xijRBjUxqh_y8_Jj4MhdXhyphenhyphenUeh0RSWf02yoEg6dthcU-Is86ptdv5k-mcZs/s640/blogger-image--629175090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7UPUl8ti-M6mhqcZgpWHUCjXk9eZrDH20zVAdOW5P8pTnKWVluzdviv3agIK39rWds-ODh8Qnd-VssVA0xijRBjUxqh_y8_Jj4MhdXhyphenhyphenUeh0RSWf02yoEg6dthcU-Is86ptdv5k-mcZs/s640/blogger-image--629175090.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sharing my latest commissions for a lovely patron who requested red haired fairies! acrylic on wood. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-11166062522711718582015-11-15T18:46:00.001-08:002015-11-15T18:46:21.738-08:00Winter Fox<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A winter fox in watercolor, second in my seasons series, I'm working on a summer swan next along with a few more commissions! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YaDvQcFSlsugRWaYiZ9wXbS_g9jT6_Mg6OP9eHdFUOM-nOv1aKR7eHzHPdZqBHTJ1BPiAx8P01Qca2eJRaPHScFdBopWkQ21jhUzrCcq_2ftNPMNqjPnrz_xRaEyzhWmGUMdqihL_Y0/s640/blogger-image--312052730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YaDvQcFSlsugRWaYiZ9wXbS_g9jT6_Mg6OP9eHdFUOM-nOv1aKR7eHzHPdZqBHTJ1BPiAx8P01Qca2eJRaPHScFdBopWkQ21jhUzrCcq_2ftNPMNqjPnrz_xRaEyzhWmGUMdqihL_Y0/s640/blogger-image--312052730.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-14301817735185886292015-09-14T14:57:00.001-07:002015-09-14T14:58:45.330-07:00Attempting a brighter Monday<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Made a trip to the local book mine, a nice way to end a stressful Monday! Could spend all day here but they close early :)<br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CCm1Tg4J8Hs/VfdBI41_PuI/AAAAAAAABFY/KADyGk38mus/s640/blogger-image-78477193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CCm1Tg4J8Hs/VfdBI41_PuI/AAAAAAAABFY/KADyGk38mus/s640/blogger-image-78477193.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Was craving a lavender coffee from "Brew" </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E6cB9qJu-bA/VfdBJebWWaI/AAAAAAAABFc/YN1mjkz2YgY/s640/blogger-image-1240453187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E6cB9qJu-bA/VfdBJebWWaI/AAAAAAAABFc/YN1mjkz2YgY/s640/blogger-image-1240453187.jpg"></a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But sadly they close early on Mondays</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maybe next time.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I did bring home a treasure to feed my </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pre-Raphaelite obsession </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6kkZMPlOKE53xbalSrZ6t5GWQJagwjNzKxZcZKUXyLP3_-areFlCT4hOmfCYK1YYqTrKi6a21mzYN9754IKD3T9T6BjOb7977k0gmGynqMO0w3_l111qzu1_wwviV_9g7ANe1DciBLg/s640/blogger-image-2108877244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6kkZMPlOKE53xbalSrZ6t5GWQJagwjNzKxZcZKUXyLP3_-areFlCT4hOmfCYK1YYqTrKi6a21mzYN9754IKD3T9T6BjOb7977k0gmGynqMO0w3_l111qzu1_wwviV_9g7ANe1DciBLg/s640/blogger-image-2108877244.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope your Monday is lovely!</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-25009031027056331222015-07-18T07:17:00.001-07:002015-07-18T07:19:42.041-07:00Summer Works<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Still working on summer paintings - wishing I had a rose garden so I created a bouquet (These two are already sold to collectors) </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibm44-5KjOpo2KUQj1NblX_uyXxlXbHedsMAdCQVAJJRTcn0d_0d0W9CcMcpVleFzrvdyOHXTIdewjov43QGPV10GCsarwOxkafJwPkwUJB8WEPd-gDae9UBRuVbKa-N1idhWmOovK98A/s640/blogger-image-120259614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibm44-5KjOpo2KUQj1NblX_uyXxlXbHedsMAdCQVAJJRTcn0d_0d0W9CcMcpVleFzrvdyOHXTIdewjov43QGPV10GCsarwOxkafJwPkwUJB8WEPd-gDae9UBRuVbKa-N1idhWmOovK98A/s640/blogger-image-120259614.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Angel daily painting </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPS6UPLlZemiZG210uA496w1owZENbGTM10Lvm1bqHlC8ApKeIpx8nEl-6BPcVWkJlljV5NavLshZLZ_NI-pAfJGlypIp6VUi1Tbat5dPJe9Ngh6Rc0TCIcQeixjZhHidu6MaHA2U48V8/s640/blogger-image--228174346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPS6UPLlZemiZG210uA496w1owZENbGTM10Lvm1bqHlC8ApKeIpx8nEl-6BPcVWkJlljV5NavLshZLZ_NI-pAfJGlypIp6VUi1Tbat5dPJe9Ngh6Rc0TCIcQeixjZhHidu6MaHA2U48V8/s640/blogger-image--228174346.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-33617979335635335782015-07-06T22:36:00.001-07:002015-07-06T22:36:46.816-07:00Daily PaintingHaving trouble finding studio time this summer so I decided to try a daily painting challenge. Would love to hear any tips from those of you who have tried it. Here is my Monday painting will do my best to keep it up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKkUEpL5Cc0Ov5_b831U_JA617MexVS_auFtuuaCjumRk8y5Eo1g2q9aOdW8j-4CvLW0SKQujbqfBg33ZumEY_4GKEzIYslVye0yZH4eqyb1j2c8cwrmoKLK0AbIAQ3dYA8SjxS9isolI/s640/blogger-image-355570291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKkUEpL5Cc0Ov5_b831U_JA617MexVS_auFtuuaCjumRk8y5Eo1g2q9aOdW8j-4CvLW0SKQujbqfBg33ZumEY_4GKEzIYslVye0yZH4eqyb1j2c8cwrmoKLK0AbIAQ3dYA8SjxS9isolI/s640/blogger-image-355570291.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-31132920229704613422015-06-18T16:53:00.001-07:002015-06-18T16:53:50.986-07:00<div><br></div><div><br></div>Took a road trip to the Keys and enjoyed the laid back welcoming atmosphere and the animals! Key deer outside a restaurant, iguanas sunning, extra toed cats ruling the roost at the Hemingway house and roosters strutting along the Beach! So much inspiration!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6XdLRkPrSKS3XnBrnRt5j8taUxB17eHxOuCk1M-DVtbfPQgJL1jyF7HQfx8YzyNtqtF3O6P2VilI38XZV63m4IVEUBN-U2_91OgOsanZ1Ae-zS16XgiNtVeV85YHBB7qbKth5Cy6S-bo/s640/blogger-image-1869264266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6XdLRkPrSKS3XnBrnRt5j8taUxB17eHxOuCk1M-DVtbfPQgJL1jyF7HQfx8YzyNtqtF3O6P2VilI38XZV63m4IVEUBN-U2_91OgOsanZ1Ae-zS16XgiNtVeV85YHBB7qbKth5Cy6S-bo/s640/blogger-image-1869264266.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6KQfR8ho6q804WGdq4OTl8fsQU07g7vRkVTfFMOxrTtEHcGQWto4mDsmbxAcx6O69z8psGMTLxUbXQQxUr0QckV8GzO_hDI0IqIVYEFsoeF5lQf3OBCNxq5IdBMLxwlOSTj1vS3x_zQ/s640/blogger-image-1445046792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6KQfR8ho6q804WGdq4OTl8fsQU07g7vRkVTfFMOxrTtEHcGQWto4mDsmbxAcx6O69z8psGMTLxUbXQQxUr0QckV8GzO_hDI0IqIVYEFsoeF5lQf3OBCNxq5IdBMLxwlOSTj1vS3x_zQ/s640/blogger-image-1445046792.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVeV3_lD5KUBLPAi7tk4WZ1fJla6bs-Zv4wUjgsU_zd0TZujiPlq91at3okiPsHZnuY-S0gLRqRPcb8iYNaOi3ZCN6PN-iefZ4P5XhjcUj6I_xiheWhsrRKeDcMYPaPo3GD47K1oh5Dug/s640/blogger-image--1832212896.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVeV3_lD5KUBLPAi7tk4WZ1fJla6bs-Zv4wUjgsU_zd0TZujiPlq91at3okiPsHZnuY-S0gLRqRPcb8iYNaOi3ZCN6PN-iefZ4P5XhjcUj6I_xiheWhsrRKeDcMYPaPo3GD47K1oh5Dug/s640/blogger-image--1832212896.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-2364168724410882652015-04-06T09:21:00.001-07:002015-04-06T09:21:09.287-07:00Missing the Mountains<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CDhU92-UgIz1RoeoiCioy9S_EQ53KzwR_cRJf85w8f6geQaHYg2LBqx5aW-CTjhp0KE_aeKBLaJ7Oxk27yR0Bv5ofwusjrIEPa0ZOWjyperGVJtc5WvsRvyweuG7gsi3_QkjS92vbiM/s640/blogger-image--2042201453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CDhU92-UgIz1RoeoiCioy9S_EQ53KzwR_cRJf85w8f6geQaHYg2LBqx5aW-CTjhp0KE_aeKBLaJ7Oxk27yR0Bv5ofwusjrIEPa0ZOWjyperGVJtc5WvsRvyweuG7gsi3_QkjS92vbiM/s640/blogger-image--2042201453.jpg"></a></div>Missing the mountains-this scarf still isn't finished! Something about knitting in a rocking chair by the river that sets the mood!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJXJayCfBGalhpWjDFKkLiG4f9qOk2ZT6cHynfKi-PUnHmIcX219P-TgONZjT94zLG-bSynUVpSSnG51HQBzYsNq41zQJcqF3b77wO5MZjCtgQNakojccmh7t1g5NMrWag96-P3eZHGV8/s640/blogger-image-110069749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJXJayCfBGalhpWjDFKkLiG4f9qOk2ZT6cHynfKi-PUnHmIcX219P-TgONZjT94zLG-bSynUVpSSnG51HQBzYsNq41zQJcqF3b77wO5MZjCtgQNakojccmh7t1g5NMrWag96-P3eZHGV8/s640/blogger-image-110069749.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-34750065581048651082015-02-26T16:32:00.001-08:002015-02-26T16:32:32.589-08:00Rose Wood<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRU6kyI4YdEAosc4G98iH1Pf8OzmmtGO5rFQB8sTuJgFc39hEE-dBKzJa6ePb8_hvGEnc7vsXLxj3Vayeav2nFdp2wZUHYA7ORw_MpmKbYz1lHjT786_k48zgXCxxZ6YQFDa8BKowGIE/s640/blogger-image--1445232209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRU6kyI4YdEAosc4G98iH1Pf8OzmmtGO5rFQB8sTuJgFc39hEE-dBKzJa6ePb8_hvGEnc7vsXLxj3Vayeav2nFdp2wZUHYA7ORw_MpmKbYz1lHjT786_k48zgXCxxZ6YQFDa8BKowGIE/s640/blogger-image--1445232209.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">New print just listed - Rose Wood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've been in a woodland mood, sketching many flowers and vines- new animal paintings should ready soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Prints available at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/224228635/rose-wood-print-of-nature-girl-painting" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">https://www.etsy.com/listing/224228635/rose-wood-print-of-nature-girl-painting</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-89748867743081240662015-02-16T14:38:00.001-08:002015-02-16T14:38:10.943-08:00Heartbreak Hotel<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Beautiful Tampa Theater <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicy4DiVk-6qYVkcqmgPtYGllm0QQoOmGWGkD19tpKUejjmnprPVkRDqdu5FezupfROTeU5TMvVFLLlSNoSNKAZQ9RG8uaho-0_VWvA2dNd_-b3EOuHTQmBkIntLH-zbPbmTa2aJQJ-6OM/s640/blogger-image--765765054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicy4DiVk-6qYVkcqmgPtYGllm0QQoOmGWGkD19tpKUejjmnprPVkRDqdu5FezupfROTeU5TMvVFLLlSNoSNKAZQ9RG8uaho-0_VWvA2dNd_-b3EOuHTQmBkIntLH-zbPbmTa2aJQJ-6OM/s640/blogger-image--765765054.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Attended the wonderful Heartbreak Hotel presented by Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer on Valentine's Saturday. Amanda sang! Neil sang! Stories told of heartbreak (and horror) all in all a magical time! A lovely review of the show is<a href="http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/soundcheck/review-neil-gaiman-amanda-palmer-share-tales-of-love-heartbreak-at-the/2217842" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/soundcheck/review-neil-gaiman-amanda-palmer-share-tales-of-love-heartbreak-at-the/2217842</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I have to mention that the Tampa theater was one of the most beautiful buildings I've ever seen. 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I'm told they are Passion flowers, They are so striking I didn't think they were real at first!<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyEp6fbcUl0BTu5XHzH5hF2KoRIVqZ4y21KYiK2dSNdH2vejDAFaScOnKdLI6OVyisd0YuJWY-E_mijEiPuUP6ELYL9GtZFtIalJrJjxLmLJMtJJNu7ovNaqXLivEXbrVvmOV2DhN6mw/s640/blogger-image-2115366941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyEp6fbcUl0BTu5XHzH5hF2KoRIVqZ4y21KYiK2dSNdH2vejDAFaScOnKdLI6OVyisd0YuJWY-E_mijEiPuUP6ELYL9GtZFtIalJrJjxLmLJMtJJNu7ovNaqXLivEXbrVvmOV2DhN6mw/s640/blogger-image-2115366941.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Later we visited Savannah and the Bonaventure Cemetery, they have statues of ethereal beauty and stunning oaks with Spanish moss by the river. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvm1FxwDR31Kn8fEqzeIBlllrkhOxq2iJtDLgprvt82yhKkAAjLk-XwLTg6t4BkstGLlifu8CRSVCHXdZ9AJEKC8FLY41FsQXAbcyS9r30A_lFbUWREYy07wJ49xw3V-xCNjFX_MJZ8Q/s640/blogger-image-503279004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvm1FxwDR31Kn8fEqzeIBlllrkhOxq2iJtDLgprvt82yhKkAAjLk-XwLTg6t4BkstGLlifu8CRSVCHXdZ9AJEKC8FLY41FsQXAbcyS9r30A_lFbUWREYy07wJ49xw3V-xCNjFX_MJZ8Q/s640/blogger-image-503279004.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCM5cjXkucvVqoBjfJZT5b21M-ZGqFGP2nrP4GhwIlHgp-YdOhw8dwUCJ9mrEqszh-XCHayYJ4QLL7h5_3BM0yFoV1hK5bT0_P22i2gfu-ukjnjW5RD2AvvW92LXgDmYCL5SgDa4mx2M/s640/blogger-image-1599665995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCM5cjXkucvVqoBjfJZT5b21M-ZGqFGP2nrP4GhwIlHgp-YdOhw8dwUCJ9mrEqszh-XCHayYJ4QLL7h5_3BM0yFoV1hK5bT0_P22i2gfu-ukjnjW5RD2AvvW92LXgDmYCL5SgDa4mx2M/s640/blogger-image-1599665995.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And these pretties were growing wild by the banks <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_k5e-Q4Ts3SZsxLS6hkHbzkIJHUALOAb-dmpRMgPYa-m1LoEWosu0YiJe9q38fFG5UeIpe8iW1tTUk2kdb8YfMjGRK_ykfjRi6Qygm8udKiHg05JUgeAateyPYpU0OsJuzxck3hHraYg/s640/blogger-image--238771384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_k5e-Q4Ts3SZsxLS6hkHbzkIJHUALOAb-dmpRMgPYa-m1LoEWosu0YiJe9q38fFG5UeIpe8iW1tTUk2kdb8YfMjGRK_ykfjRi6Qygm8udKiHg05JUgeAateyPYpU0OsJuzxck3hHraYg/s640/blogger-image--238771384.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Are these wisteria? I'm feeling inspired to paint purple flowers and maybe an angel or two!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-21729592452373026622014-04-06T08:59:00.001-07:002014-04-06T08:59:46.195-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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“All grown-ups were once children... but only few of them remember it.”
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I can't think of a book that had a greater impact in my childhood than "The Little Prince" This pop up version looks delightful, I can remember wearing my pop outs out as a child I loved them so. I hope they still delight in this digital age. <i> </i><br />
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<a href="http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2014/02/12/little-prince-pop-up-book/" target="_blank">Beautiful article at Brian Pickings </a>on the "Little Prince" Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-63102603413093608892014-01-31T18:50:00.002-08:002014-01-31T18:52:05.134-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've had several requests for another Poe, so I created this portrait for the first <a href="http://ehagemporium.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">EHAG emporium</a> of 2014. EHAG is a group of professional artists who create one of a kind Halloween inspired art. Once a month new pieces are unveiled on the EHAG blog- this month there are 17 new creations from hand sculpted dolls to paintings and ornaments! If you have Halloween spirit year round be sure and check us out at the <a href="http://ehagemporium.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a><br />
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Back to the whirlwind of school! I did a get a couple of pieces finished over break, here is "Night Lotus" a original now available in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/174143478/night-lotus-original-painting-by-cat?ref=shop_home_active_7" target="_blank">my shop </a><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQYxF2greRyPqf3-0UusC1bSCHxOeFMTfKtsBo3Bs7V1cKuqkObQ5JEUQrCarPDuhOLnFqnSq7M7oAxUXDcLrb01hici6GBZMKEXzfxpFxRpdnxoqNcz4VL0oMmgEVWySMGyvbioaFi0/s400/nightlotussmall.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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An extra slice of your favorite pie. A visit to a place you've been longing to go. Room for mistakes, time for trying new things. Friends who cheer you on (and that you don't listen much to those who don't) That you remember what you do matters, if its for one or a hundred. To treat yourself with a little more care.<br />
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<i>Noel by Cat Mallard</i><br />
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Hope you had a most magical season and brightest blessings in the New Year! <br />
Cat <br />
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I did plan to put him in my shop but my hubby is crazy over it so I think he gets to hang it up! He also suggested who should be the next portrait but I'll leave that a surprise!<br />
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Back from holiday! Had a wonderful road trip to Miami with a group of friends and my girls. First day back was my birthday and I found out my Mad Hatter mixed media painting was featured in the new Somerrset Studio magazine, so that was a nice surprise. It's a wonderful issue filled with eye candy and heart, I'm thrilled to be included! <br />
So <a href="http://darklingwoods.etsy.com/" target="_blank">the shop is open again</a> and I'm getting ready for what summer brings next, weddings, the beach and spending as much time with friends and family as I can on these slower days. Well, its supposed to move a little slower but it doesn't always seem that way! I've started a couple of new pieces that I hope to complete before school starts. I'll try and share a peak soon. <br />
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Schools out, time for some adventures outside the art classroom! I painted this Pippi Longstocking the last week of school, I think my inner Pippi was tired of scrubbing the deck (ie end of the year cleaning) and ready to set sail! </div>
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I had an amazing year working with High Schoolers and the adventure that is AP art. I'm already planning for next year and we've been out 2 days! I have a few new projects of my own to tackle this summer, and plan to spend as much time enjoying family and friends as I can (road trip!) I will be putting my shop on vacation for a couple of weeks, but will reopen soon! </div>
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“<span class="quote">“The leaves were long, the grass was green,<br />
The hemlock-umbels tall and fair,<br />
And in the glade a light was seen<br />
Of stars in shadow shimmering.<br />
Tinuviel was dancing there<br />
To music of a pipe unseen,<br />
And light of stars was in her hair,<br />
And in her raiment glimmering.<br />
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From "The Simarillion" JRR Tolkien <br />
New watercolor I just sent off to California "<a href="http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/02/05/68907-an-unexpected-art-show-artist-spotlight/" target="_blank">The Unexpected Art Show</a>" Hosted by <a href="http://theonering.net/">TheOneRing.net </a></span></div>
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<span class="quote">as part of the 2013 Oscar Party weekend. It was wonderful going back to Tolkien's world for inspiration, the hardest part was deciding on what to choose! "The Lay of Luthien and Beren" won out, although I'd like to do another piece with Luthien and Huan! </span></div>
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I've gone back to this clip numerous times, the creative process is so immediate and inspiring. Since I don't play there is always an added element of mystery when watching musical performances, especially improvisations. I hope you enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096957307311282583.post-37996189304580037382012-11-23T11:21:00.000-08:002012-11-23T11:23:04.129-08:00Fall news!Fall is in the air! Even here in sunny (humid!) Florida things are a bit cooler and crisp. We've lit a few fires in the fireplace this week though I'll admit we might of jumped the gun there. It's just so cozy to have a fire going!<br />
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For the holiday weekend I've reduced prices on originals in my<a href="http://darklingwoods.etsy.com/"> shop </a>and will be listing this new print inspired by Delirium of the Endless, "Feeding on Stars" I'm also posting updates on my<a href="http://facebook.com/darklingwoods"> facebook </a>page for new originals! <br />
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I hope you are having a pie filled, stress free start to your holiday season! <br />
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Time seems be getting away from me, so many ideas so little time! I was happy to find time to complete this piece. I've been wanting to revisit the stories of rabbit in the moon for sometime and I don't think its quite through with me yet.<br />
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In other things celestial, have you seen the new Pixar short "La Luna"? (it screened with Disney's Brave) I was absolutely spellbound watching it. Writer/Director Enrico Casarosa weaves a magical tale that while fresh and new feels timeless and seeped in tradition. Clip from "La Luna"<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wSZrKJICJ-o" width="560"></iframe> <a href="http://enricocasarosa.com/wordpress.1/">Enrico's delightful blog is here </a><br />
wonderful behind the scenes peeks and sketches!<br />
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Happy star gazing!
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