Category Archives: my creative process

What goes on inside my own creative process as I think of new ideas to make new art.

Putting seeds in the soil

Posted on June 15, 2013 by cattara

A confession. I love putting my hands in dirt.  No gloves.  Just earth and soil in my fingers as I plant seeds.  And planting barefoot makes me even happier. And I have been doing lots of planting. And not just … Continue reading →

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a very warm exchange

Posted on March 13, 2013 by cattara

It has poured today.  Buckets full of rain. Lately one day is balmy while the next day is high winds and snow. And as much as I would love to be planting pansies and let my toes be free in … Continue reading →

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in my studio mailbox

Posted on February 27, 2013 by cattara

This is what a very good day looks like to me. Moments when I am so caught up in what I am doing paint is dripping from my hand. I like my hands covered in paint. I may grab a … Continue reading →

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some packaging help from Mary

Posted on February 14, 2013 by cattara

I make art from reclaimed materials.  Everyday. This common thread is in all of my artwork; reverse glass paintings, hand-scripted words cut out of scrap plastics, flower gardens and clocks (new!) created from salvaged signage, altered books… Colors and ideas … Continue reading →

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painted pages

Posted on January 29, 2013 by cattara

I alter books and turn them into art  journals.  Sometimes I honor people who I love on the pages.  Sometimes I just honor me and where I am at that very moment through words and art. Recently I shared this … Continue reading →

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perfect timing

Posted on January 11, 2013 by cattara

I was not in my studio much this week.  I spent days (yes, days) figuring out Illustrator in my home office. Long, glued to your chair, wearing pajamas kind of days. So yesterday in the late afternoon I went to … Continue reading →

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Christmas treasure hunt

Posted on December 22, 2012 by cattara

This morning I am putting on layers and crossing the river over to Lambertville, NJ.   Again. My creativity is now totally focused on giving, and I am so ready to search and find treasures that I can repurpose into … Continue reading →

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me and my camera

Posted on November 9, 2012 by cattara

Yesterday, I took my camera and artwork and walked outside my studio. Can you see why somedays it is hard to stay in and create? I love to hold my words cut from salvaged plastics up against the backdrop of … Continue reading →

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knowing how to make an exit

Posted on October 9, 2012 by cattara

Summer may be over but it is exiting so slowly. Routine arrived in September.  Early starts and sleepy mornings.  But I am still in flip flops.   And as ready as I am to wear sweaters and layers, I am … Continue reading →

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into the woods

Posted on September 20, 2012 by cattara

My first Squam.  I walked into the lush woods.  I followed pompoms and sun catchers and walked deeper in.  And days after my return, I feel as if I am still walking slowly out of that forest. Squam is a magical … Continue reading →

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