North Mac...
This past weekend, I participated in the Fall/Winter Craft and Bake Sale at the North Mac Rec Centre on Government Rd. and it was a success!  Not nearly as full as last year and less busy with customers coming through but I made out twice as well as last year.  That means something.  LOL

Anyway, I thought I would share my table set up and some photos of work I had for sale.  Since I am finished with sales for the year and I am cancelling all the shows I was supposed to participate in due to work obligations, I will be listing everything on my online store (hopefully today):

http://www.artbycatfree.com

 

 

 

Hope to see you at more shows in the New Year, y'all!  Thanks to everyone who came out and supported me and my fellow crafters and artisans!!

 

More Soon!

C.

More Cats and Art...
George Monkey-Bum the elusive feline living amongst his humans...caught on tape for only (approximately) the second time.  He's so hilarious but catching that hilarity on camera is a far greater feat that I had anticipated when this project first began!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnIAQ9nJ830&feature=plcp

And Another Silent Movie Installment...
Music and Art...me hanging out a local Starbucks watching a popular local Folk Band called ~outside the lines~ and drawing....bummer it's silent but I didn't receive permissions from the Band Manager, Jen Metcalfe (www.jensbent.ca) before posting the video.  Anyway, enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq8DCPQWPQA&feature=plcp

More Soon!

C.

Cats and Art:
Not oh so long ago, I started a series of movies on YouTube called "Cats and Art" and it stars Seamus the Wonder Brat and George Monkey-Bum...our fabulously hilarious cats; sadly, I rarely catch the hilarity on video.  What I post is still kinda funny and I am convinced someday that I will find some very hilarious material to post but until then I will keep posting laugh-fest aftermath starring uncooperative kitties!  Bratty kitties who have stolen my heart!  Cute.

This installment is entitled "Cats and Art: Seamus NOT Playing with the Celery":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLOWXJdC2TA&feature=plcp

More Soon!

C.

Merchandise!
I have started a small line of Art By: Cat Free Merchandise on Cafe Press and even have George and Seamus Merch!!  Check it out at http://www.cafepress.ca/artbycatfree:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOgHaLdVvBA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LTewielASc

More Soon!

C.

A Road Trip Art Adventure...
While I was on the road this past weekend meeting my love's family, I produced some artwork in a new sketchbook that seemed to appeal to the masses of family and friends.  I thought I would share those pieces with you here.

I started a new sketchbook and this is the cover I started for it; more will be added to it of course but for now...this is what it looks like:

And the first page is now inhabited by this:

More Soon!

C.

Recent Updates...

OAC...
http://www.arts.on.ca/
Friday I attended the Ontario Arts Council Information Session at DefSup (Definitely Superior Art Gallery for you newbs) and it was quite informative.  I left with a mitt-full of source materials and confidence that the proposal I have already submitted is good enough to be reviewed.  Good luck to all those who have yet to apply! :)
http://www.definitelysuperior.com/

Ahnisnabae Art Gallery...
http://www.ahnisnabae-art.com/
The Home of the Renowned Woodland Artist Roy Thomas 1949-2004.

After meeting with Louise Thomas today, the owner-operator of AAG, I am proud and excited to say that I have been accepted as an artist in her gallery where my unique, hand-crafted & painted items, art cards (both hand crafted and artist prints) and stickers (artist prints) will be for sale!

A huge thanks to Louise and Randy for your lovely remarks and this huge opportunity!!!

More Soon...

C.