tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81869833060240519522024-03-12T16:45:13.822-07:00Cathy Sheeter Fine Artwww.cathysheeter.comCathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-70113074160848620992013-11-08T19:29:00.003-08:002013-11-08T19:30:10.429-08:00Settlers West ShowPlease join me and my artwork in Tucson, AZ on Nov. 23, 2013 at the Great American West Exhibition at Settlers West Gallery.<br />
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I will have three works available at the show.<br />
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"Trail Boss" (renamed from "Going Steady") is my largest work (24"x30") at the show.<br />
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"The Huntsman" is 20"x30"<br />
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Star Studded (pictured in the next post), an 11"x14" board.Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-36218555020804767162013-06-22T09:14:00.001-07:002013-06-22T09:14:20.731-07:00"Star Studded"Just finished up "Star Studded" - another working western horse. I loved all the textures and studs on his bridle and breast collar, and he had a handsome face and expression too. I made a lot of changes from my reference as he had overly bright rope reins with ugly snaps, some extra straps and buckles sticking out that simply distracted the eye and were not important to the work, and an unattractive saddle blanket sneaking in to the edge of the photo. <br />
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I tell artists over and over again - get to know your subject matter and never be a slave to your reference photos! The word reference implies that you should refer to them, not copy them inch by inch! If there is an aspect in the reference image(s) that detracts from the finished product as a piece of artwork then leave it out or change it up to make your art BETTER than the photo(s)! Get to know your subject matter because if the piece you choose to omit is very important (such as a piece of the bridle that keeps it all together) then anyone knowledgeable about the subject matter will know you didn't know the subject and your work will loose a potential purchaser.<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-88644275806844950362013-06-19T14:13:00.001-07:002013-06-19T14:15:11.865-07:00ISSA Gathering and new worksWe had a great time at our International Society of Scratchboard Artists (ISSA) Exhibition and gathering in Vancouver, BC June 7-9! Such a wonderful group of artists; so supportive, helpful and fun! It was fantastic to see the show in person - WOW! Scratchboard is always so much more impressive in real life than looking at it online. Overall everything went off without a hitch. If you live in British Columbia or Northern Washington it is worth it to make a trip to see the show!<br />
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Our 2014 ISSA Exhibition will be June 24-Aug 17 in Cary, North Carolina at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center. If you live in that area start making plans to attend :)<br />
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I have three works on various stages of completion, and getting ready to lay out a 24"x30" piece where almost the entire board will be scratched!<br />
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Here are three new ones.<br />
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"Foxy Lady" <br />
14"x11"<br />
Already Sold :)<br />
See it scratch-by-scratch with Zoomify <a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/zm-foxylady.html" target="_blank">here</a> (requires flash)<br />
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"Mahigan" (which is "Wolf" in several Native American languages)<br />
10"x8"<br />
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"Watching Me, Watching You"<br />
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Committed to the 2013 Greeley Stampede Western Art Show June 27-July 7<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference photo by: Jaimito Cartero</span><br />
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<br />Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-1055101217276331612013-05-11T19:26:00.000-07:002013-05-11T19:26:56.556-07:00Going, Going, Gone!I am delighted to say that I have had a recent string of good luck and good sales!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Bear With Me" - 12"x12" - Scratchboard and Ink</td></tr>
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At the Colorado Governor's Show opening night (April 28) I was pleased to sell two of my four works. "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/springloaded.html" target="_blank">Spring Loaded</a>" went to a new collector who was very excited about this piece. And "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/bearwithme.html" target="_blank">Bear With Me</a>" was my most popular work with four people wanting to purchase it!<br />
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This past weekend I was in Tucson for the Settlers West Summer Show. I was invited to show three works and all three sold making me the high volume seller of the night! "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/zen.html" target="_blank">Zen</a>", "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/shire.html" target="_blank">Leading The Team</a>" and "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/asensitivenature.html" target="_blank">A Sensitive Nature</a>" were all well received at the show and went home to happy purchasers (I met two of the three buyers). I am delighted to see my work (and scratchboard) being so well received at top national art shows this year! As a result of my success I will also be exhibiting in the Settler's West Great American West Show in November. They have requested at least one large work from me, so I will get going on that soon! <br />
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While in Arizona I also did a demonstration on scratchboard at the Sonoran Desert Museum. It was well attended and well received. It looks like I will be headed back there in the coming months (fall or next spring) for a full workshop on scratchboard. What an honor to have this prestigious location host me for a workshop!<br />
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My next upcoming events will be:<br />
Art Marketplace - May 25-27 - An art fair in Estes Park, CO<br />
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International Society of Scratchboard Artists Annual Exhibition - June 4-23 - Federation of Canadian Artists Gallery in Vancouver, British Columbia. Show opening is June 7.<br />
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And the Greeley Stampede Invitational Western Art Show (Greeley, CO) June 27-July 7.<br />
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I have also sold "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/feelinginclined.html" target="_blank">Feeling Inclined</a>" and just recently found out that it has also been selected for the Society of Animal Artists "Art and the Animal" Exhibition, which will open at Bennington Center for the Arts in September.<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-68242608702130004612013-04-12T07:18:00.002-07:002013-04-12T07:18:57.945-07:00"Feeling Inclined"It seems that just when I should be the busiest I have hat a bit of artists block!! Doh! <br />
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Anyways still forcing myself to plug along.<br />
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There were several times I wanted to give up on this guy, but pushed through and
am pretty happy with how it turned out (though still might tweak a few things
here and there). The rocks and grass and brush took FOREVER!<br />
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Story behind the Art: My friend Kim and I were hiking near Dubois, WY last fall looking at some really
cool Native American Pictographs in the stone when this guy stood up on a
distant ridge line. When he looked up the hill and the sun illuminated his face
I was glad I was ready with my camera. I chose to include small pictographs in
the shadow part of the rock as sort of a tribute. Sorry for blurry photo - it is
raining outside.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Feeling Inclined" - 18"x24" - Scratchbaord and Ink</td></tr>
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-41987506878526904842013-03-26T16:50:00.000-07:002013-03-26T16:51:03.939-07:00MaRcH MaDdNeSsI am not quite sure why, but it seems like all of a sudden in the wildlife art world that while January and February are rather quiet... suddenly every possible deadline roles around from the middle of March to the middle of April, making this a rather hectic time of year for me as I scramble to get work done for shows, get my entry forms turned in, figure out what to send to what show! Eeek!! Between the Art Association of Northern Colorado, Bennington Art of the Animal Kingdom, International Society of Scratchboard Artists (ISSA), Settlers West Summer Show, Birds In Art (BIA), Colorado Governor's Invitational Exhibition, Society of Animal Artists (SAA) annual exhibition and the Ward Wildlife Art Show (via SAA) I will have <strong><u>20</u></strong> works submitted to all these different exhibitions!!! Most can not overlap due to dates and risk of a work selling (not that I ever mind that problem!). Some of the shows will only take one work out of two entries (SAA and BIA) and some I may not get juried in to at all, but you can see why us artists must keep a large producing a lot of work in any given year! This list does not include Women Artists of the West exhibition (May 1 Deadline), The Greeley Stampede Invitational Western Art Show (end of June) and Art for the Sangres Show (end of September)... and I may be forgetting some shows off the top of my head too!<br />
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I had to actually create a spreadsheet to keep this all straight!<br />
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I decided to color "Bear With Me" and it will be headed to the Colorado Governor's Show at the end of April. I think the color really brought out his personality.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Bear With Me" ~ 12"x12" ~ Scratchboard and Ink</td></tr>
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Back to work! I have two works on the go right now - a lion (20"x36") and just started a bighorn sheep (18"x24"). Both are color boards and as a result difficult to photograph as WIP the ink creates a lot of shine until they are varnished.Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-41664262884833339872013-03-16T16:06:00.001-07:002013-03-16T16:06:16.915-07:00The ElightenedThis was a fun one to create with all the feather shapes! I am hoping most people will get the play on words with the title. One aspect is 'the wise old owl' concept, and the other being that he is in the light. Possibly an entry for Birds in Art this year, but not sure yet.<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-8321331635741500642013-03-12T16:02:00.003-07:002013-03-12T16:02:42.838-07:00Mister ChipperI loved this guys expression. Even though he is a golden mantle ground squirrel and not a chipmunk I decided the title "Mister Chipper" fit his cute expression. Size is 7"x5"<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-82181455795668907672013-03-09T09:07:00.001-08:002013-03-09T09:09:04.202-08:00How fast can you scratch?So it might SEEM like I am cranking out a piece a day by the way my blog posts come together, but I actually often have multiple projects on the go at any one time. The bear was about 80% done in Early February, but just got around to finishing him up today. And the horse I have been working on concurrently with the bobcat over the past month.<br />
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Bears are full of amusing antics. I love watching them play with items in their environments and at times they definitely seem to have a sense of humor! Once of the challenges with them in art is that they have TINY eyes. As a species they are driven mostly by smell, so they have no need for large eyes. This makes capturing light in the eyes and personality in them quite difficult. I loved this fellows 'give me a break' expression.<br />
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Zen is the name of this lovely Friesian mare, and I liked it as a title for this work as well. This work will likely be headed to the Settlers West Invitational Art Show in May.<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-23984606213256970892013-03-01T07:04:00.003-08:002013-03-01T07:04:48.824-08:00"The Scout"Completed last night! <br />
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You can view the 'scratch by scatch' details with zoomify on my web site at: <a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/zm-thescout.html">http://www.cathysheeter.com/zm-thescout.html</a><br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-60884018023257426492013-02-18T16:33:00.001-08:002013-02-18T16:33:46.849-08:00Playing Catch UpJanuary slipped by in a flash and here it is already more than half way through February! <br />
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Last week was the Settlers West Miniature Show, which I went to Tucson for. It was a nice show with lots of people in attendance. About 70% of the 366 works sold, which was amazing! My horse work "Shine On" sold. Yeah! I was also invited to participate in their May show, which only has 47 artists in it (the miniature show has 250), so I am VERY excited about that! I thank Settlers West for their support!<br />
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I have been having a little bit of a problem finishing works... I get like 90% done, set them down and start something new. I have a pile of works that need just a few hours to finish up. "Why don't I finish them?", you ask. Not quite sure... LOL<br />
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I did finish three today!!<br />
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First is a horse that I started last year. I have titled it "A Sensitive Nature" and it is 11"x14" in size.<br />
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Next is another 11"x14", titled "Range Rover" Colored with ampersand ink.<br />
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I have four more works that are also 'nearly' completed, but not quite, and one that I started two days ago. <br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-3168263917227673702012-12-26T12:15:00.002-08:002013-01-10T09:50:30.666-08:00Who's Lion About the Weather?On Christmas Eve I completed the 2nd piece that will be going to the Settlers West show. Size is a unique 18"x5.75".<br />
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I also recently found out that "The Night Watchman" (the owl in my banner) both won an award and was sold at the Women Artists of the West Exhibition in Texas this past month. And it sold to family that owns the gallery that the show was in! What a wonderful compliment when a gallery owner buys my work!<br />
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<br />Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-40089553687246434832012-12-17T19:52:00.001-08:002012-12-17T19:52:10.082-08:00Settlers West American Miniatures Exhibition I am delighted to announce that I have been invited to participate in the 2013 Settlers West American Miniatures Exhibition to be held in Tucson, Arizon on Feb 9.<br />
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I will have two works available at the show. One of them will be this new work titled "Shine On" depicting an American Quarter Horse.<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-2342650210293299372012-12-15T07:55:00.003-08:002012-12-15T07:55:37.960-08:00Print of the Day Dec. 15, 2012 - "Spotted"<span class="userContent"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_50cc9d32cdbfc2188664586">
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<br /></span> Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-46143018440794857062012-12-14T10:08:00.004-08:002012-12-14T10:09:33.821-08:00Print Of The Day - December 14, 2012 - "Shakin' It Up!"December 14, 2012 Print of the Day is "Shakin' It Up!". "Shakin' It Up" is a fun image of a dog shaking off water. The original artwork was created in scratchboard. All prints are limited edition, printed with archival materials, signed by hand and come with a certificate of authenticity. To buy one (or more) all you will have to do is send me an e-mail to <a href="mailto:cathy@aphelionart.com">cathy@aphelionart.com</a> with the size(s) that you want and I will send further instructions. This print is available in three sizes and TODAY ONLY is priced the following 25% off or the retail prices: 8"x10" print $22.50 (retail $30); 11"x14" print $45 (retail $60); 16"x20" print $135 (retail $180). <br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-15286651582275718152012-12-12T08:49:00.000-08:002012-12-12T08:49:09.945-08:00Print Of The Day! 12/12/12 - The Night WatchmanI am starting a new thing called "Print of the Day" where I will be discounting a particular print by 25% from its retail price, but for 24 hours only! Check back daily to see what that day's sale print is!<br />
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December 12, 2012 Print of the Day is "The Night Watchman". "The Night Watchman" depicts a Great Gray Owl, the largest North American Owl. The original artwork was created in scratchboard. All prints are limited edition, printed with archival materials, signed by hand and come with a certificate of authenticity. To buy one (or more) all you will have to do is send me an email to <a href="mailto:cathy@aphelionart.com">cathy@aphelionart.com</a> and I will send further instructions. This print TODAY ONLY is priced 25% off or the retail price. Print is 12"x12" and priced $45 (retail $60). It can be shipped throughout the USA in time for Christmas! (By the way did you notice the 12x12 print is available on 12/12/12?? ;)<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-69201425326729439402012-10-30T20:58:00.004-07:002012-10-30T20:58:58.273-07:00SpellboundI selected the title of "Spellbound" for my leopard cub both because it fit his captivating expression, and also because I was finishing it so close to Halloween.<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-85485666681291741452012-10-24T13:50:00.002-07:002012-10-24T13:56:58.113-07:00New work - as promised!I promised new work and plan to deliver!<br />
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"<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/keen.html" target="_blank">Keen</a>" is an 8"x10" of an American Quarter Horse finished recently. <br />
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I am also working on a 24"x24" board, yet to be titled, of the 5 1/2 month old Amur Leopard cub that I was born at the Denver Zoo in April. His name is Makar and he was the first cub for his mother, Dazma, who is 11 years old. (Dazma was featured in my work titled "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/goneinablink.html" target="_blank">Gone In A Blink</a>", and Makar's Father, Hari-Kari, in my piece "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/spotted.html" target="_blank">Spotted</a>") Amur Leopards are the most endangered cat in the world with a wild population of less than 40 and a captive population of around 200. As you can imagine, every birth is celebrated with this species!<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-26599333170881412042012-10-21T21:55:00.000-07:002012-10-21T21:57:24.054-07:00It has been a busy month... then again in my life every month is a busy month. I guess you could say I like it that way :) I truly can''t remember my life ever being anything but busy!!<br />
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In the middle of September I was fortunate to participate in the Susan K. Black Foundation week long painting gathering in Dubois, WY. I'll be honest, I did a lot more gabbing and watching than I did painting, but I did pick up some great ideas and techniques that I hope to put in to practice down the road. I honestly have been doing very little painting at all... but have been scratching away trying to build my inventory back up a bit after my most successful sales year ever! I am already looking at a busy 2013 schedule!<br />
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Following my painting workshop I spent a few days in Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone. My good friend and fellow wildlife artist, <a href="http://www.kimdiment.com/" target="_blank">Kim Diment</a>, from Michigan accompanied me for a couple of days and we had a great time with lots of laughs. My photo ops were not as exciting as last year, but the company was great and I still came home with some nice images.<br />
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The weekend following my trip was the judging for the Federal Duck Stamp competition. This was my first year entering and my piece did 'ok' making it past the first round with four out of five 'in' votes (you have to get three to advance) and there its journey stopped. I knew my non-traditional pose of a duck flapping its wings would not appeal to all and it was a gamble to enter this type of pose. On the whole they tend to like sort of a 'cookie cutter' look for the winning stamp image and this year was no exception. Next year I might go the more traditional route... but who knows :)<br />
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Mid-September included the opening for the American Academy of Equine Art Fall Juried Show. Interestingly I was told about four years ago that scratchboard was not eligible to be submitted to the show. I pursued it with an entry the following year and got one scratchboard in (and one graphite drawing). This year not only were all three of my scratchboards accepted, but one of them won the drawing/graphics division. "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/wisdom.html" target="_blank">Wisdom</a>" took home the honor and through a viewer and I heard it has also sold at the show! <br />
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Mid-October was the opening for the Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibition in Henderson, Kentucky. I had two works juried in and ended up with two awards! "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/springloaded.html" target="_blank">Spring Loaded</a>" won the <em>A. D. & Barbara Sprague Award</em> and "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/edgeofdarkness.html" target="_blank">Edge Of Darkness</a>" won the <em>John Richard Warren Award</em> <br />
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"<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/hotpursuit.html" target="_blank">In Hot Pursuit</a>" was juried in to the Lone Tree Art Show, a local show for me. It opening this past Saturday, but unfortunately I was unable to attend the opening and have not had an opportunity to view the show yet to see how it did.<br />
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"<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/interrupteddrink.html" target="_blank">The Interrupted Drink</a>" and "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/preeningmacaw.html" target="_blank">Preening Macaw</a>" were both juried in to the Estes Park Lines Into Shapes Show, which opens this coming Friday at the Art Center of Estes Park.<br />
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A Few of you may have noticed my full page ad (which I won last year) and nice mention in Southwest Art Magazine in the November Issue with an article about Women Artist of the West upcoming Exhibition. If you missed it you can see the article <a href="http://www.southwestart.com/events/women-artists-of-the-west-nov2012" target="_blank">here</a>. The ad looked something like this: <br />
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At Art in the Park I sold two originals! One little 5"x7" of a mountain lion and my big 36"x24" horse work "<a href="http://www.cathysheeter.com/comingatya.html" target="_blank">Comin' At Ya</a>!" finished earlier this year. Thank you to my new collectors! I hope the artwork brings you joy for years to come!<br />
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I am also working on a western horse, which I am tentatively titling "Quietude" as he looks very tranquil to me. Here it is almost done (though still working on it a bit)<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-30617046791156145682012-08-15T08:29:00.001-07:002012-08-15T08:29:21.423-07:00BruiserAnother new work... Another 8"x10" board I knew when I was taking this series of photos last fall that it was going to make great scratchboards - love the light!<br />
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"Bruiser"<br />
Grizzly Bear<br />
Scratchboard and Ink<br />
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Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-79461125444670920442012-08-13T17:47:00.001-07:002012-08-13T17:50:01.304-07:00Another Old Start, New FinishedAnother work that I started like two years ago. I started it for a demo on how I do my color techniques. I colored about half of it for that initial demo. Since then it has traveled to a few other workshops with me, and demo by demo it got closer to being fully colored. This past weekend I taught my first 'advanced scratchboard techniques' workshop and we talked about color a lot in that workshop...so it got some more color there. After so many 'little bits of color' I decided to just finish it up. The far right side of the parrot was cleared totally to white and I airbrushed the gradient from black to green.<br />
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This board is 8"x10" and the reference photo was taken by Suneko on Flickr and used under creative commons licensing.<br />
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<br />Cathy Sheeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264210913250539639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186983306024051952.post-27250718348217603512012-07-30T10:40:00.002-07:002012-07-30T10:40:56.480-07:00New book available on scratchboard art!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Diana Lee is a true master in the techniques of scratchboard art and I am excited to let you know about the release of her new book on Scratchboard art, which can be purchased <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1477558810/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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It is great to
finally have a quality book to recommend for those interested in learning
scratchboard art techniques or simply learning more than they already do. The
clear images, easy to understand text, and many close ups make it easy to follow
and understand the techniques. This book gives great examples and explanations
of a wide range of subject matter (still life, portraits and animals) both in
color and in black and white. The book also has a section on color theory and
the author does an excellent job explaining it in a concise but easy to
understand manner.<br /><br />Unlike MANY art books that I have purchased that are
loaded with 'pretty pictures' but don't really explain how the artist achieved
the end results, this book shows you how the author works from start to finish.
Truly if you are someone interested in either starting in scratchboard art or
simply expanding your horizons in the medium this is a 'must have' title for the
art library! <br />
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