I am thrilled to have been voted Artist of the Month for June, 2008, as well as June 2014. romanceworks bio and interview for 2008 can be read here. INTERVIEW
romanceworks interview for 2014 AOM can be read here:
http://www.renderosity.com/june-2014-artist-of-the-month---romanceworks-cms-17112
What's New with The Art Of Carol Cavalaris
Galleries: I currently exhibit my work in several Colorado galleries, including juried shows at Art At The Center in Nederland, and Gilpin County Art Association in Central City. I also exhibit in several on-line art galleries. I also have on-going exhibits at various banks, community centers, libraries, restaurants, and also participate in local Art Fairs and Festivals. Art Licensing: I am a collectible artist with The Bradford Exchange, where my art is on a Dream Catcher Collection, as well as an exclusive figurine and sculpture collection. My art is also being licensed and is on a variety of products including: eSkins for laptops, iPads, iPhones, etc., puzzles that are being sold in Target, K-Mart, and other retail and web stores. Several of my pieces have been licensed by a company called The Mountain. They produce high-quality, environmentally-friendly T-shirts and other apparel, and have some of the finest wildlife and fantasy artists in the world on their team. My art is now decorating T-shirts that are sold world-wide,including major retail stores like WalMart. You can check out their great line of tees at: http://www.themountain.com
Fine Art Prints and ArtCards: Most of the artwork in my Renderosity gallery is now available for purchase as a Fine Art Print and ArtCard (greeting card suitable for framing). I have a huge selection at my website so please stop by and browse the extensive galleries at:http://www.carol-cavalaris.artistwebsites.com
I also have an on-gallery and e-store at my own website: http://www.romanceworks.com
Specialty Items & Gifts: I opened a Specialty Store where my art is available on various items, including Calendars, Mugs, Mousepads, Art Posters, Postage, Greeting Cards (that can be customized) iPad and iPhone Art Cases, and Skateboards. New items are being added regularly, so please check out my store at:Â http://www.zazzle.com/romanceworks*
Thanks for stopping by. :o) Carol Cavalaris
FINE ART GALLERY:Â http://www.carol-cavalaris.artistwebsites.comPERSONAL WEBSITE: http://www.romanceworks.comSPECIALTY STORE: http://www.zazzle.com/romanceworks*SPECIALTY STORE: http://http://www.redbubble.com/people/carolcavalarisHEALING ART STORE: http://www.zazzle.com/healingartdesigns*FACEBOOK FAN PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Art-Of-Carol-Cavalaris/133636773376037
Comments (14)
magnus073
This work of art is simply fabulous Carol, and gave me a much needed smile today. Love this kitty in the fancy red hat with all the colorful details.
kgb224
Outstanding work. God bless.
kftate
This is absolutely adorable. Beautifully done!
LivingPixels
Excellent!!
DennisReed
cool!
jendellas
Now that is a fancy hat :o) xx
drifterlee
Adorable!!!!!!
Flint_Hawk
Fun & elegant cat!
adrie
Such a gorgeous image Carol, awesome artwork love it.
Lyne
whoa!! purple and red! will "jiggle my eyeballs" every time! :)) Very whimsical!
JaneEden
Oh I do enjoy thank you Carol, such a beautiful cat in the big red hat!!! hugs Jane xx
anitalee
Excellent
ToniDunlap
Oh my how did I miss this cutie. Aww Carol so sweet.
anahata.c
I'll probably comment in more than one session, but I hope to do at least a few this morning. Ok, my first impression? An ocean of violet and lavender hues, some very subdued while others are more saturated, burst into by a cat on an opulent cushion. The contrast is quite fine. And the cat is harmonized with the background beautifully. Your rendering of the cushion is grand, as it's decked out in that royal purple-blue and seems to draw-out reds in the flowers---since they're only present in and under the cushion. (A very fine touch.) Then you surrounded the cat, on top, with a patch of empty space, which for me is another fine design choice (allowing space around such a huge visual accent). And that clearer space is framed by more florals (on top and to the sides). Also, I'm a big fan of flatter "wallpaper"-like florals---what would be prints on paper or fabric: You have that print-like treatment under the actual flowers---another fine touch. Then ront and center is the cat, with lavender eyes to match the other lavenders; and its coat (in grays) blends well with the wallpaper's grays. And then there's the coffee cup with another lavender touch---some kind of frosting on a cup cake---and the opulent (and painterly) cushion surface (I love that cushion---is that a "tuffet," btw? Of Miss Muffet fame?) All so finely coordinated. Then the hat: It looks like a bonnet on the lower left; but it's a full-fledged feathered/plumed profusion, with red and violet hues---the latter harmonizing with the violet hues of the background. And the reds, which are perfect eye-catchers and contrasts to all the lavenders. And you have 2 tassles coming down from the hat, for vertical balance; and a necklace to top it all off (with more reds and lavenders---this is what one might call a "well-accessorized cat"---even its toenails are red!). A big beautiful yet subtle piece, with lots of humor, and very lush at its core. There're even little mists coming from the coffee which blend into the cat's coat. And it's done with your ever-present sub-text of sensual/spiritual waves floating throughout---we can see them in the atmosphere above the cat---which is a spiritual touch that infuses so much of your work. Beautifully done, Carol, with lovely dashes of panache and humor. I'd die to see the cat, btw---when the image was finished---scratch off the hat and scowl, "are we DONE????" and scurry off, muttering "artists!" Another lush and classy addition to this beautiful series.
romanceworks
I do have fun creating this crazy cats in hats, and it is always such a thrill and delight when someone enjoys them. Just loved your comments, Mark, and yes, that is indeed a tuffet. :o)