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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
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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Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator

2 months ago

Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator
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

2 months ago

Catherine Orfald: Artist, Designer, Educator
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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