Catherine Jeltes Decor From Nature ... Photography, Painting, Jewelry News

Clean Studio Sale Original Fine Art Paintings On Sale On Etsy

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:24:57 CST

As 2011 rolls to a close, it's that time again--time for a Clean Studio Sale! What's that, you might ask? This is when I mark down some of my original paintings and fine art to ridiculous prices, giving you the opportunity to scoop up some of your faves--and allowing me to free up much needed space in my art studio.

Where is this art sale? My Clean Studio Sale prices are listed only in my Etsy shop, in a special section Paintings On Sale. Most if not all of the paintings listed in this section are 50% off their original price, so this is truly an amazing opportunity. As some of you know, I don't have art sales very often, so if there is something you fancy, now is the time. I may be adding additional paintings to this section, so if you have your eye on something that is not listed on sale, don't hesitate to contact me. It never hurts to ask ;O)

Have a Happy and Healthy 2012--and thank you for your support in 2011!

Shop Art On Sale

From Nature Handmade Jewelry: Autumn Harvest Leaf Ring

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:13:08 CDT

Okay...so the sari ribbon blog hop was last week, but I've had so much fun weaving this textural fiber into my ring designs that I had to do just one more, only this time without using the layered metal flowers I am so fond of.

My latest design is my Autumn Harvest Leaf Ring. Using an antique silver metal "bling" ring shank (this type of shank has tiny loops on top for wiring, wrapping, tying, etc.) I've tied pumpkin orange and red sari ribbon and stitched it into a collage with brass leaves and cultured freshwater pearls in shades of spicy red cinnamon. I adore the charm this ring design evokes. I'm guessing this design may just be the springboard for a new line...;O)

See this Boho ring on Etsy.

Sari Ribbon Jewelry Blog Hop Sponsored By B'Sue Boutiques

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:39:38 CDT

For this jewelry design blog hop, B'Sue of B'Sue Boutiques threw down the gauntlet with this challenge: What kind of jewelry designs can you make using sari ribbon? I happen to love the different textures of mixed media jewelry designs, and my favorite layered metal flowers are perfect for wrapping in sari ribbon. For an autumn tribute, I have my Pumpkin Spice cocktail ring (above) and an Orange and Turquoise Fairy Rose Necklace.

My last design for this challenge is another cocktail ring in Saphire blue and yellow sari ribbon. Can't wait to make some flower sari earrings ;O)

Come join me in our sari ribbon party blog hop and check out the fabulous creations of all the designer participants:

Vickie Wills
http://www.jewelrybyvee.blogspot.com/

Susan Kennedy
http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com

Michelle Mach
http://www.michellemach.com/blog/

Michelle Lee Hardy
http://fireflyvisions.blogspot.com/

Ruth Crawford
http://www.home-with-ruth.blogspot.com

Hilary Frye, FryeStyle
http://fryestyle.blogspot.com/

Diana P.
http://www.suburbangirlstudio.com

Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B'sue Boutiques
http://www.bsueboutiques.typepad.com/

Elizabeth Owens-Dwy
http://www.clarityofpurplesage.blogspot.com

Connie Rios-Relyea
http://www.JewelsDesignsCreativeCorner.wordpress.com/

Jennifer Justman
http://soulsfiredesigns.blogspot.com/

Deb Davis
http://soulsfiredesigns.blogspot.com/

Beanzie
http://www.thevintageheartcharmbracelets.com/the-vintage-heart-charm-b/

Cathie Carroll
http://www.cathiecarroll.com/

Rosemary Cowit
http://www.gemrosedesigns.blogspot.com/

Georgene Lockwood
http://sylvanavintagedesigns.wordpress.com/

Cathy Buckley
http://cathybuckleycatsmeow.blogspot.com

Harry Wood
http://www.oscarcrow.blogspot.com

Sonya Stille
http://dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com

Mary Deis
http://mdeis.blogspot.com/

Heather Goldsmith
http://asibeadit.blogspot.com/

Susan Rouleau
http://mountainshadowstudio.blogspot.com

Terry Matusyk
http://pinkchapeau.wordpress.com

Pam Chesbro
http://afortunatesoul.blogspot.com/

Mary Shannon Hicks
http://uptwnsh-fallingintothesky.blogspot.com/

Janice Everett
http://JLynnJewels.blogspot.com

Davinia
http://www.daviniadesign.com/

Kristina Johansson, Maneki
http://www.wildrosesandblackberries.blogspot.com

Kris Binsfeld
http://cherishdesigns.wordpress.com

Alice Craddick
http://www.alicesbeadsandbaubles.blogspot.com/

Mandy
http://www.beadsforbrains.blogspot.com

Charlene
http://thebeaddreamer.com/blog/

Catherine Jeltes
http://www.galleryzooart.com

Jackie
http://kydojewellery.blogspot.com/

Sharon Palac
http://www.sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com

Deb Beechy
http://beetique56.blogspot.com/

Jean Yates
http://prettykittydogmoonjewelry.blogspot.com/

Patrice Pfeiffer
http://treeseatreasures.blogspot.com/

Dorcas Midkiff
http://wondrousstrangedesigns.blogspot.com/

Lynn Perry Bennett
http://designsbylynnea.blogspot.com/

Linzi Alford
http://magpieintheskyspoilheaptales.blogspot.com/

Deb
http://greenshoot.blogspot.com/

Cynthia Wainscott
http://www.exoticperujewelry.blogspot.com

B'sue Boutiques Creative Group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/bsueboutiques/

Tranquil Garden Featured On I'm So Vintage --Etsy Shopping On Monday

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:36:22 CDT

My fine art photograph, Tranquil Garden, has been featured on the blog I'm So Vintage under Shopping On A Monday. Like all of my fine art photography, this still life nature photograph is professionally printed by me on museum quality premium Epson fine art paper with professional Epson k3 inks, guaranteed to last 100+ years. Priced as an 8 x 10 fine art print, this charming fall pumpkin floral photo is available from a 4 x 6 print up to 11 x 14. See this fine art photograph on Etsy and choose your size.

Thank you, Laura, of I'm So Vintage for the wonderful blog feature!

Flower Patch Is Weekly Great Art Find On Abstract Existence

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:56:55 CDT

My Yupo painting Flower Patch was featured on Abstract Existence, artist Hilary Winfield's fine art blog. Hilary's new blog series, Weekly Great Art Find, does just that. Each week Hilary will feature one great art find. I am honored to be the first artist selected for this series.

This painting is available for purchase on this website or on Etsy.