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About CatRutgers4Art

Original art by Catherine Rutgers, with musings on the media and the methods. Founded in 2010. “I believe in magic moments. Am not afraid to be sentimental, and adore a tweaked cliché. Two of my favorite pastimes are watching paint dry and observing green tendrils unfold.”

Persona Conundrum

Posted on September 4, 2016 by CatRutgers4Art

Merriam-Webster’s defines conundrum as an intricate and difficult problem, or a question having only a conjectural answer. Here’s one: Growing up, I was either painfully shy or thrilled to be on display. Some people thought I was “a snob.” But, … Continue reading →

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Three Easy Pieces

Posted on June 21, 2016 by CatRutgers4Art

A trio of fresh curves, for the opening days of summer. With love, from Cat © Catherine Rutgers, 21 June 2016

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‘O’ Is for Outtake

Posted on May 13, 2016 by CatRutgers4Art

The ones that aren’t used in the first go-round often simmer in the background, then bubble up sparkling on a brand-new tip. Once upon a time, yet still within this century, I created a mural design for a big-box retailer’s … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Traveler: JoAnne Lobotsky’s Mixed Media

Posted on April 3, 2016 by CatRutgers4Art

There’s something amazing about witnessing an artist’s turn in her path, and if you traverse the bodies of work in JoAnne Lobotsky’s portfolios, such a moment will be revealed. After more than a decade of fascinating, frequently complex, and often … Continue reading →

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OMG Blue

Posted on March 3, 2016 by CatRutgers4Art

This is a blue beyond blue like the primal oh-my-gosh what a beautiful color blue and I’m not the only one who said so blue. Super fine amazing quality paint, dropped off at my doorstep the other day by my … Continue reading →

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