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Trumpeter Swan Family

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Catherine OrfaldFebruary 15, 2025

I loved painting this Trumpeter Swan Family. The male seemed to be conjuring up more winter, since we’re certainly getting quite a Canadian winter this year! I am grateful to the talented photographer Nancy Steed Wilcox for graciously allowing me … Continue reading →

Two recent paintings

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Catherine OrfaldOctober 14, 2024

The Perth Autumn Studio Tour was a big success this past weekend. I haven’t even had time to post these two recent paintings and they both sold on the weekend! Across the Frozen Marsh was painted this summer on some … Continue reading →

Stone Song Sold!

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Catherine OrfaldSeptember 23, 2024
Stone Song, 36x40, (installation by Hilary Martin), SOLD

Yesterday, Stone Song sold! It was bittersweet for me. I loved this painting. I was happy that a wonderful couple also fell in love with this quirky piece. I completed the 36×40 painting in 2018. The source photo was taken … Continue reading →

Gray Treefrog (Hyla Versicolor)

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Catherine OrfaldJuly 27, 2024

In honour of all the Gray Treefrogs we used to see out here, I painted this Gray Treefrog (Hyla Versicolor). I’m hoping it will help bring them back 🙂 The first couple years we lived here, we’d see them frequently. … Continue reading →

Morning Shadows in Late Fall

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Catherine OrfaldJune 2, 2024

I loved coming upon this scene of morning shadows in late fall. It captivated me many years ago on a different day, and I painted it then. So, last fall, on my early morning walk with Zenah, when I saw … Continue reading →

Northern Saw-whet Owl in Cedar

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Catherine OrfaldMay 23, 2024

I just finished this painting of a Northern Saw-whet Owl in Cedar. I follow the FeederWatch Canada Facebook group. Rob Mueller often posts great pictures of birds there and when I saw the photograph he took, I asked if I … Continue reading →

New encaustic birds

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Catherine OrfaldApril 17, 2024

Last weekend I painted two new encaustic birds. The Indigo Bunting is a startlingly iridescent blue bird. I have only seen one once out here, but was so impressed I’m sure I exclaimed out loud! All About Birds does show … Continue reading →

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Catherine OrfaldMarch 31, 2024

I love watching the Red-breasted Nuthatch when it comes to our feeder. They are often seen in this position. Heading down or up a tree branch is easily done. This bird is painted in encaustic on cradled board. I usually … Continue reading →

Red Pine Mother

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Catherine OrfaldMarch 31, 2024

I took a photograph of this Red Pine Mother tree when at the Dumoine area with DRAW last year in August. I noticed many of the other artists photographing the same tree from a similar angle… it just was so … Continue reading →

Canadian artwork tax deductible!

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Catherine OrfaldFebruary 13, 2024

Did you know that Canadian artwork can be tax deductible? Businesses can support your local Canadian artists AND save money! Your business doesn’t have to be big; even sole proprietors qualify. The art must be purchased to benefit your Canadian … Continue reading →

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These two recent paintings are very different, but I finished them at the same time, so wanted to put them up.See my blog post for more:orfald.ca/two-recent-paintings-2/ ... See MoreSee Less

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I worked from a photograph I took to make this painting, Waterlilies in the Marsh. This looks like a White Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata). See my blog post for more: orfald.ca/waterlilies-in-the-marsh/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator

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I'm looking forward to participating in the CFUW Perth & District Home & Garden Tour this year (Saturday July 12, 9:30-4:30) with other fabulous artists: ... See MoreSee Less

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Working with acrylics on canvas, I paint the natural environment that surrounds me in Eastern Ontario where I live. My paintings reflect my fascination with the interaction between light, colour, patt...
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