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Australian artist Catherin McMillan and her two distinct styles
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When we first opened our doors to design submissions, we were shocked by how many talented artists sent in their work. We were even more shocked when we received a submission all the way from Australia!
Emeral Stranger
An example of Catherins pop art style
Catherin McMillan is a very talented artist with two very different styles. Her acrylic-based pop art style with its bold lines and minimalist colors, and her realistic mixed-media paintings provide something enjoyable for everyone. We are honored to have her outstanding work available on our pendants and we hope you all love them!
While Catherin focuses primarily on commissioned projects, her work is also available in several galleries or from her directly. Her paintings have also just been accepted into the prestigous Equine Art Guild which is US based with an array of international artists.
We contacted Catherin for more info about herself… here’s what she had to say:
“Drawing and painting have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have worked in a number of styles and mediums over the years and have now come full circle back to the subject I am passionate about, Animals.
Whilst I love to immortalize pets and horses to create special memories for their owners, I am equally as passionate about drawing wildlife.
Originally I trained in watercolour at a private art school which I attended for a number of years. Ending my time there as the assistant art teacher, I learned a lot about realism in my time there.
After art school I undertook a 2 year drawing course and this is where I discovered chalk pastels. Up until recently I worked in pastels exclusively.
I have rediscovered the joy of watercolours and am now working in this wonderful medium once again along with pastels to create my realistic style of artwork. Acrylics I reserve for my modern pop art style of art.
Having 2 distinct styles of artwork has opened up all sorts of opportunities, and created a choice for my followers when commissioning a piece for themselves.”
Catherin McMillan’s work can be found in private collections in Australia, Wales, England, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Canada, Labrador, USA, Brazil, Italy, Paraguay, Germany and Denmark.
Here is what a few of her customers have had to say:
Maggie – Commissioned by Luke NSW.
G’day Catherin
I picked Maggie’s portrait up on the weekend and I am thrilled. You did a fantastic job.
She is hanging in pride of place in my lounge room.
Thanks very much. I look forward to seeing Maggie in the your gallery.Luke
Sue – Oscar Commissioned by Gwyn for Sue ACT Australia
Hi, Catherin – I just wanted to thank you for the most amazing drawing of my Oscar, that Gwyn Wilding organised with you! It is absolutely awesome!! and is hanging in the front room, so all our cattery customers can see him, also – if he’s off sleeping somewhere!
SueR66 Commissioned by Siobhan NSW Australia
Oh Catherin its fabulous. Even better than we could have ever imagined.
Thank you so much. Tim & I love it and so do our friends.
Hope to do it again sometime.
Siobhan and Tim
While Catherin is primarily a commission based artist, a limited number of her works can be found currently at the galleries listed below:
Australia
Broughton Art Gallery Berry NSW
Crooked River Winery and Gallery Gerringong NSW
Nowra Wildlife Park Nowra NSW
Canada
Enchanting Animal Art
South Africa
Wildlife Safaris South Africa
Catherin is a member of the Canine Artist Guild, Equine Artist Guild, as well as Artists Helping Animals a profession group of artists. Catherin was recently accepted into the Wildlife and Botanical Artists association of Australia.
Catherin is available for private commissions of domestic animals, wildlife and people portraits.
For more info you can visit her site:
Or email her directly at:
catherin@animalarthouse.com
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One Tough Terrier
“Rubenacker’s work could be called pseudo naïve, a term used to define a formally trained artist (Rubenacker is) who consciously ignores traditions of fine art. But I don’t think it’s quite the right classification for him. He doesn’t exactly fall into the pop surrealist movement either, lacking the Boschian darkness common to it. So for Rubenacker, I’m coining a new classification: “Precocious Art.”
His dogs are naughty and knowing. They are childlike with their toys, and as cool as Rat Packers with their martinis and highballs. They are up to no good, smoking cigarettes and getting into the cookie jar, but they are certainly not primitive in the naïve tradition, or terror-filled, hopeless, nihilistic and gruesome in the pop surrealist one. They are simply precocious. And judging from Rubenacker’s success in this style, his work is found in private collections around the world, they are quite popular. Maybe “Pop Precocious” is a more accurate term to capture his unique style.”
Moira McLaughlin – Dog Art Today
Boston Terrier with a Big Red Hat
We are proud to feature the works of Brian Rubenacker on our jewelry! His fun and amusing take on a dog’s life make us smile every time we see them.
Rubenacker’s work has been featured on popular publications including Domino magazine, and has generated financial support for organizations such as Helping Udders and Bostons by the Bay.
His bold-colored, pop-style art translates well to our miniature pieces, creating the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere!
While Boston Terriers are obviously his favorite subject, he paints many other types of dogs as well, including: Pugs, Dachshunds, and Jack Russel Terriers.
Come to the shop and check out all the jewelry featuring Rubenacker’s work. We have over 50 pendants with his one-of-a-kind paintings on them for you to enjoy!
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- One Tough Terrier
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- One Tough Terrier
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- Boston Terrier wearing a red hat
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- Boston Terrier with a Big Red Hat
If you enjoy Rubenacker’s work, you can find his paintings at his online shop. Click here to go there now!
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