Studio Bits

Custom Painting: A Walk Through The Commission Process

My most recent commission painting (ie. custom work) was based on this painting:  Poseidon's Window This original blue abstract was 20" x 20" x 1.5"; my client wanted something similar in a much larger size, 30" x 52" x 1.5"   As this was not a standard size, I hand stretched and…(continue reading)

Gallery Wrap Canvas Prints From Catherine Jeltes

For those of you who enjoy photography but don't like to mess with matting and framing yet love the look of canvas...voila--a fun option is gallery wrap canvas prints.  I've partnered with a local professional lab to offer this option with my photography.  Would you like an idea of what they…(continue reading)

Direct Checkout Now Available For Gallery Zoo Art On Etsy

Happy News!  For those of you who don't have PayPal, don't like PayPal, or just plain don't feel like using PayPal, there is now another online purchasing option for Catherine Jeltes/Gallery Zoo Art. Direct Checkout is now available in both of my Etsy shops:  galleryzooart on Etsy and…(continue reading)

Think Of Me Mixed Media Pendant Charm Necklace

My latest design, Think Of Me necklace, gets its name from the engraved words "think of me" on the back of the pewter heart charm.  In a way, it could just have easily been called Love Cliche necklace.  Consider the pendant charms:  a patinated copper butterfly, a true vintage key, and…(continue reading)

Gallery Zoo Art Featured On Show Me St. Louis

    What a fabulous way to start off the New Year!  Gallery Zoo Art jewelry is going to be featured on a local TV show in 2013:  Show Me St. Louis on January 15th, KSDK Channel 5, at 12:30 pm.  The segment is called "Jennifer's Finds".  The focus will be on my more…(continue reading)