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An Interview

January 10, 2020 Cate Kauffman StudiosLeave a comment

I received an email the other day from a young lady in California who advised she had found me on Quora where I have answered questions or made comments in relationship to art in the past. She was working on a paper in which she had to “interview” an artist. As a former journalist (WAY… Continue reading An Interview

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Waiting in the Wings

December 22, 2019December 20, 2019 Cate Kauffman Studios2 Comments

The photo has a bit of glare off the wet dark paint around the head of the nearest dancer, but I think you can get the idea. Again, here is the original photo so you can see some of the very conscious decisions I made to 1. focus the composition, 2. preserve the privacy of… Continue reading Waiting in the Wings

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Processing the Loss of a Pet

December 7, 2019 Cate Kauffman StudiosLeave a comment

I am not someone who normally reacts in an overly emotional way to the loss of a pet. I’ve had over the 60 years of my life, many pets. There have been many cats, dogs, sheep, a rabbit, gerbils, birds and I think there were fish and even an ant farm at one point. And… Continue reading Processing the Loss of a Pet

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FACE withdrawal and inspiration

November 21, 2019 Cate Kauffman StudiosLeave a comment

We arrived home from the Figurative Arts Conference & Expo on Wednesday evening. We tended to our cats and pretty much collapsed in front of the TV that first night home. The next day we unpacked, did laundry, ran errands including grocery shopping, and I cooked us a decent meal. I also put away my… Continue reading FACE withdrawal and inspiration

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Williamsburg Butcher

November 15, 2019 Cate Kauffman StudiosLeave a comment

I think this fellow is actually a cook, but since he was doing something very interesting with a piece of meat, I’ve decided to call this The Williamsburg Butcher. So, here is the reference photo: Because his left hand was moving and blurred, I had a hard time figuring it out. In the photo, because… Continue reading Williamsburg Butcher

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Joining Up

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 Cate Kauffman Studios1 Comment

I decided it was time to add a little something to my CV and I took the plunge on November 1, paid up my dues and submitted two paintings for consideration to the Oil Painters of America (OPA). I am happy to report that yesterday I received an email letting me know that I had… Continue reading Joining Up

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Colonial Williamsburg Apothecary Clerk

November 3, 2019 Cate Kauffman StudiosLeave a comment

The last two sessions painting were very long for me. I’m working on building up my stamina, I guess. In any case, may I present The Apothecary Clerk This painting is 16X20″ on stretched linen and will be on display at the Stewart Gallery in Gloucester, VA on May 2020. It is part of my… Continue reading Colonial Williamsburg Apothecary Clerk

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Colonial Williamsburg Leather Workers

October 26, 2019 Cate Kauffman StudiosLeave a comment

When Ken, my husband, and I visited Colonial Williamsburg this summer I was already working on this series of painting featuring the interpreters there. These fellows were working on different projects. The man in front was working on a leather folio (as an artist, I covet a leather portfolio). The man in the back was… Continue reading Colonial Williamsburg Leather Workers

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Ox Cart Man Finished

October 14, 2019 Cate Kauffman StudiosLeave a comment

I actually finished this painting some time ago but then was having internet issues and a few other distractions happening and while I posted the first few days of the progress. I never posted the final painting. This painting will be part of the Two Artist Show at the Stewart Gallery on Main in Gloucester… Continue reading Ox Cart Man Finished

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Colonial Williamsburg: A Break Between Tours

October 12, 2019 Cate Kauffman StudiosLeave a comment

This is going to be, I believe, the largest in the Williamsburg series, at least the largest I’m submitting for the two artist show at the Stewart Gallery in May. It is 30×20 inches. Oil on linen with oil ground. I really liked working on the linen. I wasn’t fighting the fabric as much. However,… Continue reading Colonial Williamsburg: A Break Between Tours

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