#1

"MOMCAT"
Artist: Toni Weidenbacher

Description: "Momcat" will care for her four sculpted kittens in an environment of plants and flowers shown in relief.

About the Artist: Toni Weidenbacher is a kayaker and naturalist whose interests in the environment are often seen in her paintings. Besides exhibiting locally, she has also given workshops on painting from nature at the Ashokan Field Campus.

SPONSORED BY: PORT OF CALL RESTAURANT

#2

SEE THE USA
Artist: MADELINE BEHRMANN

Description: On a rainy day, the artist was arranging a lifetime of photographs of vacation destinations. She was overwhelmed at the beauty of our country and thought "We have it all." This cat is pure artwork, with no embellishments.

About the Artist: Ms. Behrmann is a retired Certified Public Accountant. After moving to Athens from Long Island, NY, she studied with Robert Lahm, Susan Kibler, David Daniels, Judi Wagner and Nina Rosa Irwin and others. Her work has been exhibited in local shows and several juried shows. While she paints in oil and acrylic her real love is watercolor.

SPONSORED BY: SAWYER CHEVROLET

#3

"SATURDAY NIGHT FELINE"
Artist: BRIDGET DRISCOLL GOFFREDO

Description: My cat will be in the sitting position, inspired by the movie "Saturday Night Fever" and John Travolta. The cat will have a "disco ball of yarn" and "lighted" floor tiles, complete with chest hair and gold chains!

About the Artist: Bridget Driscoll is a life-long resident of the Hudson Valley and art hobbyist. She has lived in the town of Catskill with her husband and two kids for the last 14 years. While employed by Catskill School district she has done many art projects, including a large lobby mural at the Elementary School and last year's "Catskillopoly Cat". She is excited to promote Catskill with her "Saturday Night Feline"

SPONSORED BY: KOSCO

#4

"CATTY SCHACK"
Artist: DON BOUTIN

Description:

About the Artist: Don Boutin is a self taught artist whose paintings can be found throughout the area in local restaurants, golf courses and private homes. Don's most popular work is his Rip Van Winkle series beginning with the painting done in 1998 for the 1st Northern Catskill's Balloon Festival to his most recent 4'x6' painting now hanging at the Wall of History at the Historic Catskill Point. Dozens of paintings and murals and business signs have been done in the interim, the most recently being the cover of last year's Greene County Travel Guide and also the whimsical painting of Henry Hudson's Haalve Moon ship, used to promote Cairos 1st Bears and Butterflies event. Visit Don online at www.donboutinart.com.

SPONSORED BY: RIP VAN WINKLE COUNTRY CLUB

#5

"UNTITLED"
Artist: FRANK BAXTER JR.

SPONSORED BY: POMODORO'S ITALIAN EATERY

#6

"PATCHWORK CATCHWORK"
Artist: THERESA ROWE OBERT

Description: This is a country kitty ready to piece a quilt with bits of fabric, pins, needles, and thread. She is perched atop a patchwork creation similar to those shown in 4-H/Grange Fairs in the Catskills.

About the Artist: As a participant in the Rip Lives Festival on the mountaintop last year, Theresa looks forward to Cat'n Around Catskill. A graduate of Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School, she earned a B.S. degree in Art at Ladycliff College and an M.S. in Education from Fordham University. After teaching elementary art and academic subjects for a number of years, she was a freelance artist for publishing companies in Westchester and Fairfield (CT) Counties. Currently she works in music and art recreation with senior citizens and teaches adult education classes. She often works with fabric and has enjoyed making dozen of quilts for gifts. SPONSORED BY: KIRSTEN ASKEW

#8

"THE MOUNTAIN'S MEOW"
Artist: KARLEE BERGENFORFF THIS YEAR'S RAFFLE CAT!!

SPONSORED BY: HEART OF CATSKILL ASSOCIATION

#9

"120th INFANTRY REGIMENT"
Artist: ASHLEY HOPKINS-BENTON

Description: In honor of the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, this cat will represent a soldier of the 120th New York State Volunteers Infantry Regiment, a regiment that was mustered out of Greene and Ulster Counties.

About the Artist: Ashley Hopkins-Benton created the "Historic House Cat" for the 2007 Cat'n Around Catskill Celebration, the "Clermont Kitty" and "North River Stream" in 2009, and "From the Catskills with Love" in 2010. She has exhibited photographs, jewelry, and prints in galleries and shows in Kinderhook, Potsdam, Malone and, Haines Falls, NY. Ms. Hopkins-Benton has a B.A, degree in studio art and art education from SUNY Potsdam, and an M.A. in History Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program. She is currently employed as Educator at the Columbia County Historical Society. She has also served twice as Guest Curator at the Greene County Council on the Arts, in 2007 for the exhibit "Keeping that Wilder Image Bright, Barry Hopkins Remembered," which honored her late father, and for "A Sense of Place" in 2010.

SPONSORED BY: COWPAINTERS

# 10

"GREENE CAT"
Artist: TIYA MADDEN—COTTER

Description: The "Greene Cat" represents appreciation and conservation of the environment and the enjoyment that wild and green spaces provide us. It will be painted in acrylic or oil.

About the Artist: Tiya Madden—Cotter has had a lifelong interest in the Catskill region and its many attractions. She resides in the Hudson Valley and has a BFA in Graphic Design from SUNY New Paltz.

SPONSORED BY: HOLCIM CEMENT

#11

"LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS"
Artist: MADELINE BEHRMANN

Description: Ms. Behrmann believes that the late John Lennon may have had something different in mind when he wrote his song by this name, but, thanks to the Hubble Telescope, Magellan and Mariner probes, and all the scientists who interpret the data, we can all enjoy a grand visual trip through the night time sky.

About the Artist: Ms. Behrmann is a retired Certified Public Accountant. After moving to Athens from Long Island, NY, she studied with Robert Lahm, Susan Kibler, David Daniels, Judi Wagner and Nina Rosa Irwin and others. Her work has been exhibited in local shows and several juried shows. While she paints in oil and acrylic her real love is watercolor. SPONSORED BY: ATHENS GENERATING

#12

"FINISH LINE FELINE"
Artist: CHAD WECKLER

About the Artist: Chad has been a photographer for over 30 years and is a resident of Columbia County. He is an artist member of both the Greene County and Columbia County Council on the Arts and an exhibiting member of the Tivoli Artists Co-op. He is the underwriting coordinator of our community radio station, WGXC and executive committee member of the Hudson Business Coalition.

SPONSORED BY: ATENS GENERATING

#13

"CATAMETHYSTOS"
Artist: LUIS ALEMAN

Description: Greek mythology meets modern day stripes; "Catamethystos" will be a collage of painted and cut canvas strips inspired by the colors of amethyst crystals.

About the Artist: Luis Aleman began his millinery career as a packing & shipping clerk for New York milliner, Eric Javits in 1984. Frustrated with clerk work and bored with packing boxes, Luis resolved to learn the art of sewing straw. He soon became the lead sewer. For six years he improved his skills and knowledge on all aspects of the millinery business, culminating in the opening of Luis Aleman Millinery in 1993. Luis Aleman hats have been seen at many upscale department stores as well as small boutiques throughout New York, Paris and Japan. Luis has also done contract work for Broadway theatrical productions and the Metropolitan Opera. He continues to do contract sewing for many of New York's best millinery designers. In 1994, Luis and his partner, Jeffery Moore, decided to merge their complimentary talents creating Aleman/Moore. This partnership has resulted in the continuation of magical hat creations and also expanded into a line of magnificent straw carpets, which are fast becoming favorites worldwide. In 1997, Aleman/Moore was awarded the Editors Choice Award for their straw carpets at The International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Their work has been featured in many shelter magazines including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful and Elle Décor. SPONSORED BY: FIRST NIAGARA

#14

"PURRENCY"
Artist: JAKE KISTENGER AND SKYLER RICHARDS

SPONSORED BY: TRUSTCO

# 15

"KIT CARSON"
Artist: CYNTHA MULVANEY

Description: This "wild west" cat features a scene on both sides of some wild west buckaroos riding down the desert trail! Complete with a dried cow skull and lots of cactus under the hot Texas sky!

About the Artist: She is an artist from Kinderhook, is owner of Suburban Art Design (www.suburbanartdesign.inthesphere.com) and specializes in murals and faux finishes. She lives with her family and cat, Shaun.

SPONSORED BY: CATSKILL MOUNTAIN TENT COMPANY

#16

"PICATSSO"
Artist: DICK CRENSON

Description: The cat will be like a cubist painting. I may re-arrange some of the parts but won't change the base.

About the Artist: Dick Crenson is a photographer, video make and wire sculptor. He has shown his work in several Hudson Valley galleries and museums. Dick has participated in the past four Cat'n Around Catskill projects.

SPONSORED BY: TATIANA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

# 17

"WINTERLAND CAT"
Artist: CAROL ESSEX

Description: Brushed on primer, brushed oil paints and clear coat finish. Also, Golden Acrylic will be used.

About the Artist: Carol studied art at Dupage College, Chicago Art Institute and Naperville Art League. Carol was a Board member for the Naperville Art League for ten years and Fine Art Director there. As Fine Art Director she conducted a variety of programs and classes. Ms. Essex works primarily in acrylics, oils, watercolors, charcoals and inks. In 2006 her prize winning work was on exhibit at the Mountain Top Gallery in Windham, New York. The Coxsackie Bank at Cairo displayed her work during the month of October and her works were shown in Hudson's juried show, the Pocketbook Factory Art Walk.

SPONSORED BY: SWAMP ANGEL ANTIQUES

#18

"FLORA CAT"
Artist: Ellyn (Ellen) Levinson

Description: This cat will be painted with a bouquet of flowers.

About the Artist: Ellyn grew up on Long Island and began painting and crafting at an early age with her father. She studied drawing and oil painting with Charles Pasqualina at the Roslyn School of Painting. In 1996 she moved to Catskill with her family and continued to craft and quilt. In 2005 she took up watercolor painting and fell in love with the medium. She has exhibited extensively throughout the area. Her inspiration comes from local landscapes and trips to the southwest deserts. When her works bring joy to others it makes it all worthwhile.

SPONSORED BY: TRAPHAGEN'S HONEY

#19

"FASHION PLATE FELINE"
Artist: ASHLEY HOPKINS-BENTON

Description: This cat will feature historic plates and dress patterns showing designs from many different eras. The designs will be set off with bits of fabric and notions, and the tools of the seamstress—measuring tape, pins, and thread.

About the Artist: Ashley Hopkins-Benton created the "Historic House Cat" for the 2007 Cat'n Around Catskill Celebration, the "Clermont Kitty" and "North River Stream" in 2009, and "From the Catskills with Love" in 2010. She has exhibited photographs, jewelry, and prints in galleries and shows in Kinderhook, Potsdam, Malone and, Haines Falls, NY. Ms. Hopkins-Benton has a B.A, degree in studio art and art education from SUNY Potsdam, and an M.A. in History Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program. She is currently employed as Educator at the Columbia County Historical Society. She has also served twice as Guest Curator at the Greene County Council on the Arts, in 2007 for the exhibit "Keeping that Wilder Image Bright, Barry Hopkins Remembered," which honored her late father, and for "A Sense of Place" in 2010.

SPONSORED BY: FORTNIGHTLY CLUB OF CATSKILL

#20

"CAT-OLANA"
Artist: EDITH MARCIK

Description: Cat-Olana is inspired by the historically significant architecture of the home of renowned landscape painter, Frederick Church. Cat-Olana's design will be drawn and painted with fine art oil paints , using special mediums for mixing and layering of colors and glazes

About the Artist: Edith Marcik is a native New Yorker who has been painting since the 70's. She received a Master of Fine Arts from The New York Academy of Arts. Trained in realism, her paintings are concerned with the illusion of subject matter in space and atmosphere as it is revealed through light. The inspiration for her paintings comes from inner sources and from the visual stimulation of the direct outdoor experience of painting from nature.

SPONSORED BY: GREENE HOUSE LTD.

# 21

"FELINE MONDRIAN"
Artist: REBECCA HOFF

Description: Inspiration came from the geometric compositions done in primary colors in Piet Mondrian's art work. The design will wrap around the cat form and will be painted in acrylics.

About the Artist: Rebecca earned a BFA from SUNY Oswego and enjoys both painting and drawing in a style that reflects her love of saturated colors and high contrast. This is her 3rd year participating in Cat'n Around Catskill. She works as a librarian and resides in Valatie.

SPONSORED BY: MID HUDSON CABLEVISION

# 22

"NUTCRACKER"
Artist: CAROL QUACKENBUSH

Description: Paintings based on the Nutcracker ballet.

About the Artist: Carol Quackenbush worked as a Registered Nurse at the Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital, and Memorial Hospital. She wrote the curriculum for a new field of nursing care called, Home Health Aide in 1978. The curriculum was adopted by the NYS Departments of Education and Health and Human Services. Ms. Quackenbush retired in 1998 and moved to Greene County 6 years ago. She has been dabbling in drawing and painting for her children and grandchildren and finds this to be a passionate outlet.

SPONSORED BY: THE COMMUNITY THEATRE

#23

"CONSTELLATION KITTY"
THE ZODIAC CAT Artist: PATTI FERRARA

About the Artist: Artist Patti has had the pleasure of creating eight cats for Cat'n Around Catskill. This year her entry, "Constellation Kitty', the Zodiac Cat joins the litter. Patti is a Plein air artist, always inspired by her beautiful Catskill Mountains and all the historic folklore that they contain. An award winning artist, Ms. Ferrara's oil paintings, monotype prints and "cats" are just a few examples of Patti's wonderful world of art. Visit her at www.pattiferrara.com

SPONSORED BY: STATE FARM INSURANCE

#24

"KITTYLAND"
Artist: CHERYL LICKONA

Description: Inspired by the classic children's board game, Candyland, Kittyland is a place filled with all the things that cats love to do. There are four players in this playable board game (the wandering rainbow road is magnetized!): Minnie, Mo, Smokey and Snoball. The final bidder and winner of the cat at the auction will receive a custom set of players. Spin the revolving wheel on the front to find out how may moves to make. The first one to reach "home" wins with some sidetrips and pitfalls along the way.

About the Artist: Cheryl Lickona is a published illustrator and painter. Having worked in New York City for over 30 years, she is now a resident of Columbia County where she lives with her husband and partner photographer Chad Weckler. Together they have established the Fine Art Licensing website www.victorypix.com. She is an artist member of the Greene and Columbia County Council on the Arts and an exhibiting member of the Tivoli Artist Co-op. This is her fourth year participating in Cat'n Around Catskill.

SPONSORED BY: HOLCIM CEMENT

# 25

"GARDEN CAT"
Artist: CAROL ESSEX

Description: Brushed on primer, brushed oil paints and clear coat finish. Also, Golden Acrylic will be used.

About the Artist: Carol studied art at Dupage College, Chicago Art Institute and Naperville Art League. Carol was a Board member for the Naperville Art League for ten years and Fine Art Director there. As Fine Art Director she conducted a variety of programs and classes. Ms. Essex works primarily in acrylics, oils, watercolors, charcoals and inks. In 2006 her prize winning work was on exhibit at the Mountain Top Gallery in Windham, New York. The Coxsackie Bank at Cairo displayed her work during the month of October and her works were shown in Hudson's juried show, the Pocketbook Factory Art Walk.

SPONSORED BY: SCOTT ALRM SYSTEMS

#26

"KITTY LETTER"
Artist: TESS DALEY

Description: I'm going to adorn the cat with scrabble letters, typewriter keys and antique buttons. There will be some underlying bits of color/paint where needed.

About the Artist: A native New Yorker, I have been interested in art from a young age. I worked as an Occupational Therapist until retired in 2002. I am not formally trained, but have taken many courses and workshops over the years to learn many interesting techniques. My favorite medium is acrylic on wood. I paint in a folk art style and particularly love to paint structures, house portraits and pet portraits. When living in the Adirondacks I painted local scenery and sold prints and note cards of my artwork locally. My husband and I now reside in Columbia County.

SPONSORED BY: DR. CHRISTINE SCRODANUS

#27

"RIP'S JOURNEY"
AN ABORIGINAL DOT PAINTING Artist: WENDY DONEY

Description: The "Rip's Journey" uses the technique of Dot Painting done by the Aboriginal people of Australia. The story of Rip Van Winkle is depicted through this technique beginning with his journey away from his home as he rambles through the Catskill Mountains and ends up asleep in the foothills of these majestic mountains. The journey begins on the cat's left paw and twists around the cat ending with Rip nestled between the cat's two front paws.

About the Artist: Wendy Doney, having received her degree in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Philadelphia, is a current graduate of SUNY New Paltz receiving her BS degree in Visual Arts Education and has received certification to teach Art in New York State. Wendy has worked as a graphic designer, landscape painter and watercolorist. She looks forward to beginning a career as an art educator, hoping to inspire and help develop future young artists. Wendy lives in Kiskatom and attributes her success to her supportive family and friends within the community. Wendy has exhibited her work in small shows and with the Greene County Council on the Arts, The Greene County Arts and Crafts Guild, The Clermont State Historic Site as well as in a recent juried art show hosted by the National Art Education Association at SUNY New Paltz.

SPONSORED BY: FURNITURE PLUS

#28

CAT-RINKA OF CATSKILL
Artist: MAJ KALFUS

Description: The artist has always been inspired by ethnic textiles which will be painted in detail. "Cat-Rinka's" patterns are a mix of Greek and Russian patterns which honor the many immigrants who made their way up the Hudson River.

About the Artist: A great deal of Maj Kalfus' work has been influenced by her extensive career in the fashion industry, which included projects for industry leaders such as Ralph Lauren, Gloria Vanderbilt, Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne, and JC Penney. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Re-entering the world of fine art, she joined the Studio Arts Program and SUNY Empire State College in Chelsea. Recent shows include Briggs Mountain Gallery and Hudson Opera House in 2010; Hudson Opera House and Nu Art Group Show at the Lichtenstein Arts Center, Pittsfield, MA. In 2009. Solo shows include Deborah Davis Gallery, Hudson, NY, and Old Chatham Country Store in 2008.

SPONSORED BY: BEER WORLD

#29

"CATSKILL PICKER KITTY"
Artist: Ellyn (Ellen) Levinson

Description: "Catskill Picker Kitty" is inspired by the show American Pickers and all the antique shops around. The cat will be painted with possibly a few more added on.

About the Artist: Ellyn grew up on Long Island and began painting and crafting at an early age with her father. She studied drawing and oil painting with Charles Pasqualina at the Roslyn School of Painting. In 1996 she moved to Catskill with her family and continued to craft and quilt. In 2005 she took up watercolor painting and fell in love with the medium. She has exhibited extensively throughout the area. Her inspiration comes from local landscapes and trips to the southwest deserts. When her works bring joy to others it makes it all worthwhile.

SPONSORED BY: ALEXANDER VARGA & CO. CPA'S

#30

"CAT WITH A TALE"
Artist: JOE CAPONE

About the Artist: Joseph Capone has had a stellar career as a playwright and director. Over the last several years he has produced and directed plays in Catskill such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Our Town, Chekov's Seagull and others to the delight of local audiences. Joe received his Master of Fine Arts Degree from the Yale School of Drama.

SPONSORED BY: CATSKILL DENTAL CARE

#31

"SNOW CAT"
Artist: GEORGE BAKER

Description: Love of snowboarding at local resorts in the Hudson Valley inspired this cat. Snow cats are not only the cool equipment used to groom the trails of the area's mountains, but the name of this cat also refers to the mountain lions that used to roam this region.

bout the Artist: The artist is also a teacher who has lived in Green County for the past 19 years. He is the owner of the Red Door Fine Art and Framing business that he has operated for the last 15 years. He primarily teaches art, design pottery and paint which he exhibits throughout the country. He was recently awarded a grant from the Greene County Legislature Youth Fund for teaching and creating pottery based on the designs of the Athens Pottery. His paintings have been inspired by the love of the land.

SPONSORED BY: GREENE COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS

# 32

"SERENITY MEOW"
THE CAT BUDDHA Artist: LEX GREY

Description: An ornate head dress and Cheshire smile adorn this peaceful pussy cat. Seated in blissful meditation, clutching a sculpted lotus flower, the Cat-Buddha embodies serenity. A weather loving patina gives the kitty the look of aged, once gilded stone.

About the Artist: Ms. Grey is a multimedia artist from New York City who now resides in Catskill. When not on tour with her band, she creates artifacts and assemblages using recycled and found objects. She has worked as a designer and fabricator for film and television, notably "The Pee Wee Herman Show." Her work has been exhibited both locally and nationally. She earned a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

SPONSORED BY: MAHALO

#33

"CATSKILL MOUNTAINS CAT"
Artist: AMY RADLEY

Description: A Catskill scene will be painted on each side with pine cones and berries and the words Welcome to the Catskills. The remainder of the cat will be painted to resemble old wood.

About the Artist: Amy has been painting for nearly 20 years. She has taught decorative painting throughout the Capital District, has had her own studio and has had several original painting designs nationally published. She is a full time decorative painter specializing in creating custom painted murals, faux-finishes, and painted furniture and accessories.

SPONSORED BY: CATALANO, LEIFER & BRUNO, DDS

# 34

"CATFISH…ING"
Artist: PATTI AUERBACH MORROW

Description: With boating and kayaking on the Hudson River every time the artist fishes, the only fish she is able to catch is the catfish. Hence the inspiration. "Cat fish…ing" will be painted with items added such as nets, rod, fish, etc.

About the Artist: Patti Auerbach Morrow moved to the Catskill area twelve years ago from Brooklyn, N. Y., and never looked back. She received her education at Arcadia University and Sir John Cass School of Art in London, England, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She is a print maker by trade but also makes quilts, cards, CATS, DOGS, BEARS, HORSES, and RIPS (Rip Van Winkles).

SPONSORED BY: AMBROSIA DINER

#35

"67 FORD MEOWSTANG"
Artist: CYNTHIA MULVANEY

Description: This cat will be made into a replica of a fabulous classic 1967 Ford Mustang! The body of the cat will be the car, scooped out inside to make the interior, complete with two happy mice passengers out for a joy ridde under the sunny blue sky. Cute symbols such as replacing the Mustang horse emblem with a running cat of similar style and a license plate that says Meowstang or RC Lacy

About the Artist: She is an artist from Kinderhook, is owner of Suburban Art Design (www.suburbanartdesign.inthesphere.com) and specializes in murals and faux finishes. She lives with her family and cat, Shaun.

SPONSORED BY: RC LACY FORD

# 36

"HOLD THE ANCHOVIES"
Artist: ABIGAIL LLOYD

Description: The artist wanted to create a cat with "flavor". This feline has all the right ingredients, and no anchovies. Bon appétit!

About the Artist: Abigail Lloyd is 23 years old and resides in New York City. You can find her on her website: www.alloyd2.blogspot.com.

SPONSORED BY: VILLAGE PIZZA

#37 "MIKE TIGERSON"
Artist: KENNY RICH

SPONSORED BY: CHARLIE'S CARSTAR AUTO BODY

#38

"MAD CATTER"
Artist: MEGAN SMITH

Description: The "Mad Catter" is a whimsically hand-painted tabby cat and is clothed with hardened fabric in a variety of patterns and shades of blue. The exact fabric patterns and shades of blue will be determined. He is inspired by both the iconic Disney version of the Mad Hatter and the modern—day film version. Blue and orange will mainly be used in the design as homage to the Catskill School District. The "Mad Catter" also features a teapot balanced on top of his tail that will be pouring sculpted "tea" into a jumbled stack of teapots.

About the Artist: Megan Smith is a local freelance artist and is currently attending SUNY New Paltz in pursuit of her degree in Fine Art Education. She possesses an Associate's Degree in the Fine Arts and her work has been displayed at the Columbia—Greene student art exhibits in both 2009 and 2010. Ms. Smith is familiar with all mediums. Her interests include computer graphics, surrealism, abstract painting, and sculpture. Megan is also passionate in regards to cinema and special—effects prop work. Her artwork is predominately abstracted 2D and 3D sculpture.

SPONSORED BY: BAVARIAN MANOR

# 39

"SEASIDE STELLA"
Artist: ELLEN DE LUCIA

Description: "Seaside Stella" is to be a mosaic cat completely covered with a variety of sea shells and sea glass.

About the Artist: After 30 years in the banking field Ms. De Lucia is retired and can at last fully indulge her many passions…some of which are adding Victorian "pizzazz" to her old house, and making works of art come to life in her stained glass studio. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and Art History and has taken graduate studies in Design. For many years she utilized her training as a silver smith, designing and creating sterling silver jewelry. In addition to stained glass, she currently works in other media such as paint, polymer clay, epoxy clay, and mosaics, as evidenced by cats she has decorated for the four previous years.

SPONSORED BY: THE BANK OF GREENE COUNTY

# 40

"MOTORCYCLE MEOW-MA"
Artist: LEX GREY

Description: this fearless feline sports a helmet and goggles, classic red bandana and custom leather jacket and chaps. Boots, chains and fringes give her "cattitude" as she gets ready to put her tail in the wind.

About the Artist: Ms. Grey is a multimedia artist from New York City who now resides in Catskill, N.Y. When not on tour with her band, she creates artifacts and assemblages using recycled and found objects. She has worked as a designer and fabricator for film and television, notably "The Pee Wee Herman Show." Her work has been exhibited both locally and nationally. She has a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

SPONSORED BY: HUDSON WASTE CONTAINER

#41

"BOO-BOO KITTY"
Artist: CYNTHIA MULVANEY

Description: This cat will be recovering from some boo-boos but he's happy for the wonderful care he's gotten from the Doctor!

About the Artist: She is an artist from Kinderhook, is owner of Suburban Art Design (www.suburbanartdesign.inthesphere.com) and specializes in murals and faux finishes. She lives with her family and cat, Shaun.

SPONSORED BY: URGENT MEDICAL CARE

#42

"CATASTROPHE"
9/11 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Artist: GEORGE BAKER

Description: On this 10th anniversary year, this cat will honor those who lost their lives. It will also be used as a teaching tool.

About the Artist: The artist is also a teacher who has lived in Green County for the past 19 years. He is the owner of the Red Door Fine Art and Framing business that he has operated for the last 15 years. He primarily teaches art, design pottery and paint which he exhibits throughout the country. He was recently awarded a grant from the Greene County Legislature Youth Fund for teaching and creating pottery based on the designs of the Athens Pottery. His paintings have been inspired by the love of the land.

SPONSORED BY: CATSKILL TOWN COUNCILMEN

#43

"KING OF THE HUDSON"
Artist: KARLEE BERGENDORFF

SPONSORED BY: LA CONCA D'ORO RESTAURANT

#44 " DON CATHOTE" Artist: HEATHER L. MARTIN

Description: This cat will be painted with artists' acrylics. Resin sculpting compound and other elements will be added as needed.

About the Artist: Heather Martin is the proprietor of Martin Design, a graphic design and advertising agency. She has illustrated covers for books, compact disks and videos. She recently exhibited her artwork in the Greene County Council on the Arts' show Flora and Fauna at the Mountain Top Gallery in Windham, NY. Her work can be found on signs, billboards, posters, brochures and tee shirts throughout the Twin Counties. She also makes custom jewelry sold in area boutiques. Ms. Martin has an AA Degree in Fine Arts and a Certificate in Graphic Design from Columbia Greene Community College where her work has been displayed.

SPONSORED BY: 379 MAIN STREET CORP.

# 45

"MOUNTAIN CAT BIKER"
Artist: NANCY ZIEGLER

Description: The cat was designed to look like the mountain bike racers of the Catskills.

About the Artist: The artist states she is a "homemade" artist who has been creating art in various forms throughout her life and is currently associated with an Atlanta based graphic design artist. Nancy attended Schenectady County Community College and Rochester Institute of Technology for Criminal Justice and Army ROTC. She says, "Mom still has the letters I wrote home from the service decorated with sketches of tanks, M-16s, and my bunkmate at her flat haired, chigger bitten grubbiest." Ms. Ziegler's work is currently on display at the Computer Sciences Corporation, River View Center, Menands, N.Y.

SPONSORED BY: HELMEDACH & YOUNG

# 46

"OCEANA"
Artist: ELLEN DE LUCIA

Description: "Oceana" is to be a painted cat with very bold colors depicting fantasy plant life on the ocean floor.

About the Artist: After 30 years in the banking field Ms. De Lucia is retired and can at last fully indulge her many passions…some of which are adding Victorian "pizzazz" to her old house, and making works of art come to life in her stained glass studio. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and Art History and has taken graduate studies in Design. For many years she utilized her training as a silver smith, designing and creating sterling silver jewelry. In addition to stained glass, she currently works in other media such as paint, polymer clay, epoxy clay, and mosaics, as evidenced by cats she has decorated for the four previous years.

SPONSORED BY: DANETTE KOKE, FINE ARTS

# 47

"CHINESE GOOD LUCK CAT"
Artist: CYNTHA MULVANEY

Description: Everyone's favorite happy, "good fortune" Oriental cat comes complete with her kittens wishing you good luck. And sushi too.

About the Artist: She is an artist from Kinderhook, is owner of Suburban Art Design (www.suburbanartdesign.inthesphere.com) and specializes in murals and faux finishes. She lives with her family and cat, Shaun.

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#48

"CATSKILL MOUNTAIN RAILROAD"
Artist: JENNIFER R. GERTZ

Description: This cat touches on the history of the Catskill Mountain Railroad which ran from 1882-1918. Its journey began at Catskill and ran to Palenville. Later the line expanded to Tannersville. The artist's rendition will depict features of the locomotive itself, and will include a tiny touch of modernity. Many 3D elements will be used to make the cat as train-like as possible, including silver leaf for the body, sheet metal wheels, and fiberglass. Hand painted and air brushed details will be added.

About the Artist: Ms. Gertz graduated this May with an Associate's in Applied Sciences and in the autumn of 2011 will begin working on her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at SUNY. Her work is on display at Tin 'N Skin Design Co. in Catskill. Jen's work has also been exhibited in two student art shows at Dutchess Community College. In 2010, she won 2nd place for "Most Creative Cat" for her entry "Purrfectly Flawed" in the Cat'n Around Catskill Celebration.

SPONSORED BY: WINE CELLAR

#49

" FURRY THINGS ARE EVERYWHERE"
Artist: JENNIFER R. GERTZ

Description: This cat is a fun rendition of The Cat in the Hat and a polite way of showing gratitude for one of America's favorite childhood books. The entire body will be coated in fabric fur. The fish will be made of clay and placed in a fishbowl balancing on the tail. The gloves will be hand painted. His infamous hat and bowtie will be made of painted sheet metal with a hand painted quote around the brim "This cat should not be here; he should not be about; he should not be here when your mother is out!" - Dr. Seuss

About the Artist: Ms. Gertz graduated this May with an Associate's in Applied Sciences and in the autumn of 2011 will begin working on her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at SUNY. Her work is on display at Tin 'N Skin Design Co. in Catskill. Jen's work has also been exhibited in two student art shows at Dutchess Community College. In 2010, she won 2nd place for "Most Creative Cat" for her entry "Purrfectly Flawed" in the Cat'n Around Catskill Celebration.

SPONSORED BY: MCDONALD STORES/MAGLIOCCA

# 50

"CAT A'MODE"
Artist: CYNTHA MULVANEY

Description: This cat will depict the yummy, deliciousness of an ice cream cone on a hot summer day.

About the Artist: She is an artist from Kinderhook, is owner of Suburban Art Design (www.suburbanartdesign.inthesphere.com) and specializes in murals and faux finishes. She lives with her family and cat, Shaun.

SPONSORED BY: STEWART'S SHOPS

#51

"SUNFLOWER" Artist: DON BOUTIN

About the Artist: Don Boutin is a self taught artist whose paintings can be found throughout the area in local restaurants, golf courses and private homes. Don's most popular work is his Rip Van Winkle series beginning with the painting done in 1998 for the 1st Northern Catskill's Balloon Festival to his most recent 4'x6' painting now hanging at the Wall of History at the Historic Catskill Point. Dozens of paintings and murals and business signs have been done in the interim, the most recently being the cover of last year's Greene County Travel Guide and also the whimsical painting of Henry Hudson's Haalve Moon ship, used to promote Cairos 1st Bears and Butterflies event. Visit Don online at www.donboutinart.com.

SPONSORED BY: KOCH'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

#52

"LEPRECAT"
Artist: Theresa Rowe Obert

Description: This feline is charmed by the beautiful Catskill Mountains reminiscent of the green hills of Ireland. He sports a green leprechaun outfit complete with a clay pipe, pot of gold under a rainbow and, of course, shamrocks.

About the Artist: When the artist lived in The Catskills, each town hosted visitors of various ethnic backgrounds. After graduating from Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School she attended Ladycliff College and Fordham University earning a B.S. degree in Art and an M.S. in Education from. After teaching elementary art and academic subjects for a number of years, she was a freelance artist for publishing companies in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. She has always been involved with music and especially enjoys Irish entertainers. She now entertains senior citizens in addition to teaching adult education classes and working with various creative arts including painting several statues for the Rip Lives Festival on the mountaintop.

SPONSORED BY: THE INN AT LEEDS

#53

"CAT-A-DOZER"
Artist: STEPHEN FLACH

About the Artist: Stephen Flach is an accomplished artist who has been painting for most of his adult life. He has taught man decorative painting classes locally including Adult Education classes at Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School. He has also conducted classes for children and teens over the years.

SPONSORED BY: MOHICAN TRADING POST

#54

"I'ARTE DI MANGIARE"
Artist: MARY SZMIDT AND JOHN GOLICK

Description: The art of the eat – I'arte di mangiare will explore our commonality as a people, civilization and family. My kitchen, my love, my family – la mia cucina, la mia famiglia il mio amore. Includes the poetry of John Golick

About the Artist: New York artist, Mary Szmidt was born in West Point and spent her formative years in Europe and throughout the United States. She attende the The Art Institue of Pittsburgh, SUNY Purchase and Cooper Union in NYC. She graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the College of New Rochelle. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and her works can be found in both private and corporate collections: among them, Nabisco, Time Warner and Capezio in NYC. Since meeting John Golick on the Eiffel Tower in 1999, John's poetry has become an integrated part of Mary's paintings. As a poet, writer and musician, John Golick has performed throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. His tenet is that one's work speaks for itself.

SPONSORED BY: ANGELA'S ITALIAN FAMILY RESTAURANT

#55

"FARM FRESH KITTY"
Artist: Ellyn (Ellen) Levinson

Description: Inspired by Farmers' Markets and local farms, this cat will be painted with acrylics. About the Artist: Ellyn grew up on Long Island and began painting and crafting at an early age with her father. She studied drawing and oil painting with Charles Pasqualina at the Roslyn School of Painting. In 1996 she moved to Catskill with her family and continued to craft and quilt. In 2005 she took up watercolor painting and fell in love with the medium. She has exhibited extensively throughout the area. Her inspiration comes from local landscapes and trips to the southwest deserts. When her works bring joy to others it makes it all worthwhile.

SPONSORED BY: HEART OF CATSKILL ASSOCIATION


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