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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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A cute little house by Jen Kennedy
When we first began looking for artists, Jen Kennedy was one of the first to jump on the bandwagon. Her fun, contemporary style and whimsical designs quickly caught our attention and we knew we had found a perfect match!
Her paintings were all bright and colorful, and the few photographs she submitted were very unique from others we had seen. And, since many of Kennedy’s designs are consistent with each other, once you find a piece you absolutely love, it’s easy to find similar items that match… for your home, for your jewelry, or both!
We contacted Jen to give us a little info about herself. Her response was not only a great insight into a creative artist’s life, but contained good advice for other artists as well.
Here’s what she had to say:
“I love color, art and designing.
I was fortunate to have grown up in a household with a very creative mother. She was always making unique things and it really fostered my creative side. I have enjoyed painting for many years. Like many artists, I have this inner burning fire that keeps me creating and painting things. Plus, it beats folding laundry! The main reason you sell your goods is so that you can make more and more and hopefully make a little money in the process.
I studied advertising and marketing in college and worked in advertising sales for 7 years. I started painting clothing in the evenings as a creative outlet. I’d buy white children’s clothing wholesale and dye them in my washing machine, and then paint different designs on them…such as snowmen, pumpkins etc.. This was a successful hobby and I sold them to local boutiques and online. It was, however, physically exhausting and labor intense. Not to mention I think it drove my husband crazy when he’d arrive home and find 25 little outfits hanging up in our dining room. My husband has been so tolerant of my “projects” and jokes that eventually all my old hobbies end up in our craft cemetery in the basement storage room.
About five years ago, I discovered that a white canvas was like having a blank “page” where I could paint any design and bring any idea to life. I also loved colorful, modern, whimsical décor and found it hard to locate just the right piece of art for my home. I figured I’d paint it myself.
As an artist/crafter if you want to sell your items, you cannot only be creative, but you must also understand how to market your goods. You have to be an excellent photographer of your items and be somewhat computer savvy. Lucky for me, I had an advertising /marketing background. I have sold my paintings in art galleries, online, and through interior design stores.
In an effort to raise my kids in a creative environment, as my parents raised me, I buy my kids small canvases and paints at the art store. When I paint, I love to have my kids, alongside me, painting little masterpieces of their own.
I’d like to say I have a flashy art studio in a loft, but the truth is I am a suburban, minivan-driving Mom who paints in her kitchen when she has a free second. (Which isn’t many). If the art looks good…it sells…when it’s not so good, it ends up in the craft cemetery.”
– Jen Kennedy
We hope you enjoy Jen Kennedy’s work as much as we do! Her home decor makes a bright and cheery addition to any room, and her pendant designs are our most popular jewelry so far. Whether you want colorful and girly, or fall colors to match the season, you’ll find something to love in Jen Kennedy’s artwork.
“I really like your new artist Jen Kennedy. She has such a sassy comtemporary look. Way to go. I will be ordering more, I’m sure.”
- Nancy, IA
Jen Kennedy’s work can be found in her Etsy store online, and is also featured in galleries, including:
The Niche – 11th & Howard , Omaha, NE
Dundee Gallery – 50th & Underwood, Omaha, NE
She also has a new interior design website which we highly recommend you check out! It showcases her work beautifully.
We highly recommend you check out Jen Kennedys interior design site
And, of course, you can find Jen Kennedy’s fantastic artwork on our Scrabble Pendants at the Bite Size Jewelry shop!
Crafty Plates pendant artwork by Jen Kennedy
A few in-house designs we made just for you!
Only nine days left until Bite Size Jewelry is officially open for business!
We’ve gotten half the catalog uploaded so that leaves somewhere around 100 more listings to make. We hope there’s a little something there for everyone, but we’ll continue to add more and more pieces after the launch. If you have any requests, any ideas or artists that you think should be added to the collection we’d love to hear from you! Just add a comment here OR send an email to hello@bitesizejewelry.com and we’ll do our best to fulfill your request.
Well, back to work for now…. Check back tomorrow because we’ll be announcing our grand opening promo soon 
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