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Catherine Orfald

Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator

Catherine Orfald

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New encaustic paintings

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Catherine OrfaldJune 7, 2023

Here are some new encaustic paintings I’ve just completed. The natural world around me often provides inspiration for subject matter. The Blue Jay is a very common visitor at our feeder. We often see flocks of them arrive all at … Continue reading →

Leopard Frog

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Catherine OrfaldAugust 22, 2022

In this small (5×5) painting we get up close and personal with a Leopard Frog. I love seeing the frogs around here. It’s a sign of a healthy environment. The call of a Leopard Frog is a low snore followed … Continue reading →

Spring and Fall Paintings

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Catherine OrfaldJuly 12, 2022

I just finished these two spring and fall paintings last weekend. One of our earliest spring flowers are white trilliums. There were so many this year! I didn’t see a lot of the Red Trilliums (Wakerobin) this spring. It was … Continue reading →

Painting a Family Portrait

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Catherine OrfaldApril 15, 2022

I completed this painting of a family portrait earlier in the year, but then had it framed. It will be  presented on the baby’s first birthday. The painting was done from a photograph my son took as they held my … Continue reading →

Women in Art exhibit

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Catherine OrfaldMarch 4, 2021
Contemplation, 42x36, $2,500

Las Laguna Gallery has accepted one of my pieces for their Women in Art exhibit. I finished this portrait painting, “Contemplation,” in 2018. Willa sat for photographs in the studio after I was intrigued by the fox pelt and deer … Continue reading →

Encaustic Paintings at the Library

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Catherine OrfaldFebruary 19, 2021
Way to the Trail, 11x11, Encaustic on Board, SOLD

My exhibit at the Perth & District Union Public Library continues until the end of April. The library is open again now. See the link for hours. This post is about my encaustic paintings at the library. About Encaustic A … Continue reading →

Landscape painting in Las Laguna Gallery exhibit

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Catherine OrfaldFebruary 4, 2021
Temperance River Lower Gorge

I am happy to have a landscape painting of mine accepted for Las Laguna Gallery’s online exhibit. This one is Landscapes, running February 4-27, 2021. My friend Eleni Mokas is also in this exhibit with me. It’s fun to participate … Continue reading →

Landscape painting Robinson Lake

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Catherine OrfaldJanuary 31, 2021
Foggy Lake Robinson, 16x20, SOLD

I recently finished this landscape painting of Robinson Lake from the Dumoine River watershed inspired by my time at the CPAWS-OV DRAW artists’ retreat. The image is from early in the morning, before the sun burned off the fog. The … Continue reading →

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Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator

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Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator
Banner window at the Riverguild Fine Crafts for the Perth Autumn Studio Tour. @perthstudiotour ... See MoreSee Less

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Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator

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Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator
As many of you know, I have participated in DRAW (Dumoine River Art for Wilderness), supported by CPAWS-OV (Canadian Parks and Wilderness - Ottawa Valley) for a few years, spending time in the Dumoine area and finding inspiration for my art. I am pleased to invite you to an exhibition of work by a selection of DRAW artists at LaFab sur Mill, a wonderful gallery and community space in Chelsea. The exhibition runs from the end of August till the end of October (the gallery is open Friday thru Sunday afternoons)Of particular interest to anyone who cares about awareness and preservation of the wilderness in the Dumoine and Ottawa River valleys is the “Celebration of the Dumoine” on the weekend of Sept 13/14. Saturday evening (7:30 - 10:00) La Fab will host a talk by John McDonnell of CPAWS, a wonderful film about the Dumoine and ‘Songs and Stories’ by Marc Audet.On Sunday afternoon (the 14th) from 1:00 till 5:00 is the Vernissage of the art exhibition as well as talks by a selection of experts with information to share about the Dumoine. I’ll be there on the Sunday and look forward to seeing you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator

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Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator
Nancy Steed Wilcox’s image of a Wood Duck Drake prompted me to try painting it (with permission to use her source photo, thanks Nancy)! See my blog post for more: orfald.ca/wood-duck-drake/ ... See MoreSee Less

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