Artist Statement on Nestlings
The “Nestlings” series is a delightful association of petulant creatures. From the image & plan in my mind, to the last smack of my paint brush, the eerily lifelike countenances tacitly ‘shout’ at the viewer. They are not limited to children’s enjoyment (based on their subtle attitude). Keep an eye out for these selections being slowly dropped to the public.
Artist Statement on Imagining Florals
Unbroken brush strokes within dark or gem-like backgrounds; interspersed with ample, deliberate brush strokes create the flowers. I want compelling visuals to incite an experience of the image as if you’re inside it.
About Cat Savage Art
“Anything is possible.”
All art is signed and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Some of the views are ‘examples’ of being framed, not actual framing.
Cat Savage (nee, Catherine) was born in Massachusetts. She spent most of her life there with family, where she raised her two sons. Catherine had traditional education. She wished her family followed up on an early opportunity to complete high school at the then, Boston Conservatory of Music.
But, she made her way diligently; even working for a time as a professional musician. Cat married and had children, obtaining a college education when her sons were older. Cat has an AS in Science minoring in Chemistry, BS in Physiology of Exercise, BSN in Nursing and MSN in Nursing. In her heart, she was always an artist.
“To appreciate beauty means embracing not merely the accommodation of the plain or ugly. A gratitude of beauty is to define each bit of nuance with my brush until I’ve seen it as my own perception. There’s so much beauty and wonder around us if we can see it. There’s sadness in the world; look for the good because it’s always there.”
Cat is a long time artist in varied media, including oils and acrylic paints. Early on she did murals. Her journey includes the ceremonial juried showcasing of photographic art in Massachusetts (MA) at the Peabody Essex Museum through Rockport Art Association. Other exhibition includes the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA. She also exhibited solo art shows in MA.
Cat formerly owned a gallery/gift shop in MA where her sons were a huge influence & help. Both were photographers in the gallery.
“I use canvas, wood & art papers, natural flowers or any interesting object to help me create paintings.” Cat began her art career creating murals. She even drew her children’s coloring pages. She has an expressive, dreamy and somewhat indolence that is peculiar, but easily identifiable. Her work makes one want to relax and breathe.
Her process inclines toward classical alla prima (even with acrylics) with little to no drawing base. She often blends on her brush by adding more than one color at once. Cat makes us of the messiness of ‘lost edges’ and images trailing off the border. Often, an unusual vantage point in the picture. If you want more detail on her process you may want to watch her videos on YouTube @CatSavageArt.
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable; think about such things.” Phil. 4:8
The inset is a photograph of Cat took of a past family vacation exploring the mountains of Kentucky.