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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.”

Winter’s Lamentation (and Reprieve)

Posted on December 16, 2016 by CatRutgers4Art

Light-emitting diodes have obliterated the moonlight. Oh, you can still see the moon, but it casts no shadows because the new(ish) streetlights are so obtrusive. They save energy, they save money … but I don’t feel any safer. I feel … Continue reading →

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Iconic Dimension

Posted on September 15, 2016 by CatRutgers4Art

The iconic dimension is small. But it has to be powerful. Mostly I create this type of image for folder icons and their desktop aliases. So that means I’ll be looking at them in their tiny size for weeks, or … Continue reading →

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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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