Eclectic Joys (2023) Painting by Catherine J. Martzloff

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Fine art paper, 10x8 in
  • Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Oil on Canvas
  • Dimensions Height 10in, Width 8in
  • Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
  • Framing This artwork is not framed
  • Categories Paintings under $500 Fauvism Fantasy
This unique and colorful 10" x 8" still life oil painting on canvas is filled with wonder and delight. Not your typical still life, this painting takes a collection of objects and fruit along with decorative floral cloth and becomes something magical on canvas in it's randomness. The palette of colors are like a rainbow garden. Saturated hues in blue, [...]
This unique and colorful 10" x 8" still life oil painting on canvas is filled with wonder and delight. Not your typical still life, this painting takes a collection of objects and fruit along with decorative floral cloth and becomes something magical on canvas in it's randomness.

The palette of colors are like a rainbow garden. Saturated hues in blue, green and violet meet with soft yellows, white, oranges, pinks and reds to capture the beauty of form. Strong, sensitive lines highlight the silhouettes of each object as well as the cast shadows in a way that creates a magical visual experience.

Inspiration for this painting was working with the idea of "random" creation and letting objects be in a far less traditional format as a still life.

I painted this on a stretched canvas in oils. This is a signed original that comes wired to hang as is. It can also be framed.

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Ms. Martzloff returned to painting about 15 years ago after some life changes. In that process, she took a risk and departed from her job to create some space for healing. She focused on raising her daughter and [...]

Ms. Martzloff returned to painting about 15 years ago after some life changes. In that process, she took a risk and departed from her job to create some space for healing.  She focused on raising her daughter and finding new work, while re-committing to her art to see where it might take her.  During this time Catherine had started taking an art class locally focusing on drawing to re-connect with the basics. About a year later, she was encouraged to move into painting by one of her mentors.  Although she was hesitant, it wasn’t long before it became clear this was right where she needed to be.

Quickly, memories returned surrounding the joy in painting. As an art major in college, this is where hours would pass like seconds. This was happening again, even with the frustrations of starting over from what felt like the beginning.  With diligence and commitment she practiced, supplementing classes with drawing and painting in her spare time and by connecting with local artists; shifting between plein-air painting and developing a studio practice.

Ms. Martzloff began showing her drawings and some paintings in 2011 receiving acceptance into a variety of local juried shows which provided affirmation to keep going.  A personal flow emerged that extended from her consistent practice and willingness to move out of comfort zones.  Along the way, a shift occurred in her approach and to how she was seeing things.  The imagery rendered on the canvas became more vibrant and simple with an element of wonder infused into the sophisticated compositions.  

Ms. Martzloff was born in Vancouver, BC and currently lives in New Jersey, USA. She has a small business sitting/boarding dogs and continues to paint daily and sell her artwork around the globe.  She is continually inspired by many masters and loves the Expressionists.  Her desire is to continue to develop paintings that keep the viewer engaged in something beyond the surface.  



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