Absenteeism...
Yes, I admit, I have been delinquent in my posts and for that, I apologize.  I have been extremely busy with festivals, travel (for work, plech!!) and switching jobs.  Luckily, I have had a little time to photograph our beautiful yard...

 

More Soon...I promise...

 

Cat

Upcoming Events...
Pride in the Park- Come out to Marina Park this Saturday, June 15th from 12pm 'til 6pm and see myself along with my fellow artisans and support this wonderful & welcoming family event! 

 

 

Die Active's Y-Art Sale- Saturday, July 27th from 1-4pm during the Bay Street Buskers Festival!  I will have a booth alongside the lovely Erin Stewart from C&F Paper Creations!

 

 

Live from the Rock Folk Festival- Starting Friday, August 9th at 12pm until closing time on Sunday, August 11th, Art By: Cat Free will be there alongside many amazing local artisans and crafters from all over!  

More Soon!!

C.

Cards...
Once upon a time, my primary inventory was Blank Note Cards and Hand-Drawn Stickers.  Though I have been faithful to keeping up a large stock of stickers, I had let my stock of cards run out.  Recently, I reclaimed my passion and interest in restocking my table with note cards and here's what I have come up with:

 

Each card retails for $5.00.  You can also find some of my unique cards at Ahnisnabae Art Gallery on James St. in Thunder Bay. 

More Soon...
C.

Busy Times...
This tour home, I hosted a small Art Night for my nearest and dearest, attended a Grand Opening for Thunder Games and Gifts; a new shop in town carrying 3 large pieces framed by Jen's Bent and 24 Hand-Painted Magnets, rented a table at the North Mac Rec Centre Craft and Bake Sale and was able to start selling work at the Founders' Shoppe on Hwy 61. 

Thunder Games and Gifts:
http://www.thundergamesandgifts.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ThunderGamesAndGifts?fref=ts
(807) 285-8800

Founders' Shoppe:
http://www.founders.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/FoundersShoppe?fref=ts
(807) 286-0300

More pics of the Shoppe once my work has been displayed!

Art By: Cat Free:
http://www.artbycatfree.com/
http://www.cafepress.com/artbycatfree
https://www.facebook.com/groups/290820340956068/
http://www.ebsqart.com/Artist/Cat-Free/33406/
(807)252-3731

 

This one is a 2"x3"(soon-to-be) Magnet

 

To Recap...

Art By: Cat Free now has work for sale at Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, Founders' Shoppe, North Shore Therapeutic Massage, Do or Dye Salon, Thunder Games and Gifts and as always, private sales, craft shows and via Facebook.

 

More Soon...

C.

Newest Work...
I have been DYING to show the world this piece:

This was painted by moi, Cat Free and framed by Jen Metcalfe of Jen's Bent (jensbent.ca).  The painting is a 12" x 12" (very) loose study of "Wind Swept Pines" by the Group of Seven as the recipient of this piece is a huge fan of that original artwork.

For more examples of these 2 person creations, check out my Facebook Group, "Art By: Cat Free":

https://www.facebook.com/cat.free?ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/290820340956068/

Also, check out my Merchandise Store:

http://www.cafepress.ca/artbycatfree

And my YouTube Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/ArtByCatFree?feature

Coming Soon:

www.artbycatfree.com

More Soon!

C.

Current State...
Of Art By: Cat Free is that things are progressing!  I now have work at Do or Dye Salon at the corner of Lake and Bay St., North Shore Therapeutic Salon on Hebert St., a new Market Place opening soon (I will keep you posted with updates as I have them), Ahnisnabae Art Gallery on James St. all in Thunder Bay, ON and very soon to be full swing on the world wide web! 

Private sales are always available and commissions also! 

artbycatfree@gmail.com

Don't be shy!

Items...
As I have been working on pairing with other artists, I will be doing an artist feature quarterly on my website and selling said Artist's wares but I am also working on some dual projects with Jen Metcalfe of Jen's Bent.

In addition, Art By: Cat Free does gift baskets for any Occasion, Ornaments, Magnets, Pins, Hand-Drawn Stickers, Prints of my Originals, Book Marks, various Stationary Supplies (note pads, sketch pads, sketch books and more!), Watercolour & Ink projects, Acrylic Paintings (often framed by Jen's Bent www.jensbent.ca) and soon, Necklaces and Bracelets! 

Thanks for dropping by!

More Soon...

C.

Series of Awesome...

I have always doodled these shapes/designs where I just let the medium tell me what it wants; where I let the pen go where it will...and I fill them in with interesting and intricate little shapes, shades and patterns.  A few years ago, I challenged myself to move out of black and grey and start adding colour to these doodle drawings....to my surprise, they came alive. 

Future Plans....
I have many plans to take this style of art to the next level.  Obvious things like cards, stickers and prints but also tutorials on YouTube on how I achieve this style and vibrancy and I would like to base a new company logo on some this type of art.  Busy times but also many things on the horizon.  I will keep y'all posted, I promise.  I am also waiting to hear back from 4 artists I'd like to feature on this blog and on my art group on Facebook.

More Soon...

C.