#1
"FROM THE CATSKILLS WITH LOVE"
Artist: ASHLEY HOPKINS-BENTON
About the Artist: Ashley Hopkins-Benton created the "Historic House Cat" for the 2007 Cat'n Around Catskill celebration and "North River Stream Cat" in 2009.
She has exhibited photographs, jewelry, and prints in galleries and shows in Catskill, Kinderhook, Potsdam, Malone and, Haines Falls, NY. She worked seasonally for six years at Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, NY, and has also been employed at Chesterwood National Trust Historic Site in Stockbridge, MA, and The Livingston History Barn, Livingston, NY.
Ms. Hopkins is currently employed as a museum educator at the Columbia County Historical Society.
In the autumn of 2007 Ms. Hopkins was invited by the Greene County Council on the Arts to be the guest curator for an exhibit "Keeping that Wilder Image Bright, Barry Hopkins Remembered," which honored her late father.
Sponsored by: State Farm Insurance
# 2
"BOB CAT"
Artist: MICHAEL MANSEY and LAURA AVELLO
Sponsored by: Wolff's Maple Breeze Resort
# 3
"YELLOW SUB-MEOW-RINE"
Artist: SABINE BAECKMANN-ELGE
Description: You can't deny knowing this song…I don't care how old or young you are. But did you know that "Yellow Submarine" was actually a more popular movie than it was a hit song. "Yellow Sub-Meow-Rine" is a tribute to all my favorite Beatles songs – as it allows me to imagine each time I hear it.
About the Artist: The German-born artist, Sabine Baeckmann-Elge retired from the New York-New Jersey medical/pharmaceutical advertising field after nearly twenty-five years and moved to Colorado in early 2002 with her family.
Her work is internationally published, and has been shown in galleries in New York and California. Sabine was chosen as an artist for the 2006 Denver Cow Parade and the 2005 SJMA Pumas on Parade Project.
Ms. Baeckmann-Elge teaches art privately and in the classroom. She also is illustrating a book of poetry by A. John Graves, and paints animal portraits in her home studio by commission.
Sponsored by: KOSCO
# 4
"BRICKYARD CAT"
Artist: DICK CRENSON
Description: The cat is decorated with fragments of bricks and gravel from old brickyards along the Hudson River.
About the
Artist: Dick Crenson created "Front Page Cat" for Cat'n Around Catskill 2007 "Cinematic Cat" for 2008 and "Driftwood Cat" in 2009. He is a photographer and video maker, showing his work in many venues, mainly in the Hudson Valley.
Sponsored by: Mid-Hudson Cablevision
#5
"KITALY"
Artist: FRANK BAXTER, JR.
Francis Baxter, Jr., "Pawmodoro" for the 2009 Cat-n-Around celebration. For this year's celebration, he created "Kitaly" to represent the famous skyline of Milan from day to night and other iconic Italian images.
# 6
"CATTAIL POND"
Artist: TONI WEIDENBACHER
Description: I was inspired by the beautiful Catskill Cats to construct and paint my own pair of beavers which are currently on display at the Varga Gallery in Woodstock. I would like to paint the cat using the motifs used on the beavers to create an aquatic, environmental theme to go with the title of Cattail Pond.
About the Artist: Since I was a little child I have always been involved with both the worlds of nature and painting. I was fortunate to have spent much of my childhood in the country. I graduated from the State University at New Paltz and began my career teaching at a private school allowing me to spend many hours taking children on mini field trips to observe and explore local habitats and to include drawing and painting in the curriculum. I was twice selected to present at the Ashokan field campus demystifying painting and drawing nature to other teachers. When I learned to kayak five years ago, it opened a whole new way of relating to our beautiful region. I hope my cat, besides giving pleasure will encourage people to look more closely at the world around them and see the wonderful, complex world of nature.
Sponsored by: Port of Call Restaurant
#7
"THE BEARER OF GOOD MEWS"
Artist: JENNIFER VAN ESS
Sponsored by: Cairo Chamber of Commerce
#8
"PETER PAWS"
Artist: KELLY MAGGIO
PETER PAWS IS THIS YEARS RAFFLE CAT
Sponsored by: Heart of Catskill Association
Catskill Chamber of Commerce
# 9
"BILL"
CATSKILL STREETS OF YESTERYEAR
Artist: CHRISTINE MARGOLIAS
Description: Painted village scenes of Main Street Catskill, early 1900's
About the Artist: Christine Margolias studied at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Parsons School of Design where she won the Alexander Medal award and summer scholarship. She also studied Fine Arts at Kingsborough Community College and later at Pratt Institute. She is a member of the Greenville Tuesday Night Sketchers.
Christine is a mixed media artist creating Landscapes and Portraits. She also works with pastels and watercolors and is a master floral designer.
Ms. Margolias is a member of the Tuesday Night Sketchers of Greenville where she has met many fine artists. She lives in Palenville with her husband and two children.
Sponsored by: The Palombo Group
#10
"CAROUSEL CAT"
Artist: KARL ANIS
Sponsored by: Holim Cement
# 11
"THE CATCHER"
Artist: CHAD WECKLER
About the Artist: Chad Weckler grew up in Sausalito as the son of one of San Francisco's top advertising photographers of the '60s and '70s. He began taking pictures with his brownie box camera when he was seven, and framing and capturing images is just "part of my wiring."
Chad is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers. In 2005 he launched VictoryPix, a website business for image licensing of photography and artwork.
Sponsored by: Athens Generating
# 12
"CARSON CITY KITTY"
Artist: PATTI FERRARA
Description: This cat is a cowboy cat dedicated to the memory of the late great Carson City of Kiskatom, NY. Painted with the Catskill's Wild West in mind, this kitty will feature the "Last Chance Saloon", a few horseshoes, bull horns, rearing horses and western designs on his highly decorated shirt, tooled boots and fancy belt buckle, a Deputy Sheriff's badge and no guns!!
About the Artist: Patti grew up in the Catskill Mountains and has always been inspired by the natural beauty of her surroundings. She is a multi-media artist whose versatility includes landscapes, monotypes, house portraits, murals, calligraphy, caricatures and decorative painting. She has received numerous awards and has exhibited in local galleries including Woodstock Artists Association, Columbia-Greene Community College, Greene County Council on the Arts and Twilight Park's Annual Invitational Art Show and Cornell Extension's Agroforestry Gallery. Her illustration works include 'The Handel Lamps Book", The Picture Story of the Rosary and her own self-published "Cats Cove Cookie Book.
In 2009, Patti was commissioned to paint a mural at Fort Crailo National Historic Site in Rensselaer, NY. She teaches watercolor workshops at the Palenville and Windham Libraries.
Ms. Ferrara is a docent at Olana State Historic Site, home of the artist Frederick Church, in Hudson, NY, and at Cedar Grove, home of the artist Thomas Cole, in Catskill.
Please visit Patti on the web at www.pattiferrara.com
Sponsored by: Green House LTD. Apartments & Homes for Rent
#13
"KING TAT"
Artist: MADELINE BEHRMANN
Description: I was inspired by the beauty of ancient Egyptian jewelry and of course, the grandeur of Egyptian architecture. The cat is base coated and finished using faux stone techniques I have developed over the past 20 years. The crown, bracelets and collar are sculpted with Bondo before painting begins.
About the Artist: Madeline Behrmann has specialized in watercolor for several years, after initially working in oil and acrylic. She shows successfully in both juried and open exhibitions.
While she does not have any art degrees, she has studied with several local teachers and taken many seminars with artists of international renown. She believes in life-long learning , but also paints for the joy of it. Madeline is a retired Certified Public Accountant and businesswoman. SHLArtist@Juno.com
Sponsored by: First Niagara
# 14
"BLACK OR WHITE
TRIBUTE TO THE GLOVED ONE"
Artist: SABINE BAECKMANN-ELGE
Description: Can't deny I'm a fan. Let's face it, looking beyond the whole plastic surgery , eye liner, bleached skin and the nose thing, Michael Jackson made some of the best music ever heard. This kitty is a tribute, not only to Michael Jackson's overwhelming contribution to the entertainment world, but to his undying dedication to racial equality and compassion. His song "Black or White sums up his feelings with its stirring lyrics.
About the Artist: The German-born artist, Sabine Baeckmann-Elge retired from the New York-New Jersey medical/pharmaceutical advertising field after nearly twenty-five years and moved to Colorado in early 2002 with her family. Her work is internationally published, and has been shown in galleries in New York and California. Sabine was chosen as an artist for the 2006 Denver Cow Parade and the 2005 SJMA Pumas on Parade Project.
Ms. Baeckmann-Elge teaches art privately and in the classroom. She also is illustrating a book of poetry by A. John Graves, and paints animal portraits in her home studio by commission
Sponsored by: Trustco
# 15
"HAPPY HALLOWEEN
HELAN BARRICK"
Artist: AMY RADLEY
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 and Bruno, DDS
# 16
"DR. KIT FEELBETTER, MD"
Artist: CYNTHIA MULVANEY
About the Artist: Ms. Mulvaney is a muralist and faux finish artist and owner of www.ckmulvaneyartworks.com a business specializing in faux finishes and murals for private homes and businesses. She's enjoyed participating in Cat'n Around Catskill since its inception and is looking forward to this year's wonderful litter.
Sponsored by: Urgent Medical Care
#17
"EVENING FLIGHT"
Artist: STANLEY MALTZMAN
Sponsored by: Swamp Angel Antiques
# 18
"PURRADISE"
Artist: LOUISE VIBRANT HUGHES
Description: Created at the request of the sponsor, Trapphagen Honey.
About the Artist: Louise Hughes is a native of NYC and now a resident of Jewett, NY. She is a graduate of the School of Arts and Design, NYC and studied at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn. She enjoyed a successful career in Commercial Art. Later studies include The Woodstock School of Art and the Kingston School of Art with Nicholas Buhalis. This latter study completely changed her art work from commercial to the realm of visual poetry and abstraction, conjuring up images of sumptuous color and movement that earned her the nickname "Vibrant Hughes".
She has won many awards for her artistic merit and has exhibited regionally.
It is her hope that people, viewing her art may feel some of the joy she feels while painting, make some discoveries of their own and come away from the viewing, feeling just a little bit better about themselves and the world.
Sponsored by: Trapphagan Honey
# 19
"PANSY PUSS"
Artist: Beverly Prest
Description: Flowers are my forte – Love them, love to paint them!! Will cover the entire cat with pansies and maybe a butterfly or two
About the Artists: Beverly resides in Catskill and worked for NY Tel in Catskill, Hudson, Poughkeepsie and Kingston until retiring in 1989. She has always been interested in the arts, taking numerous classes at CGCC w/ Bill Isley, Margaret Carey, Regine Petrosky and Bill Carbone. She still attends various workshops. She freelanced forBuzza Cardoza cards and also draws and paints her own line of cards, Pipe Dreams. She participated in Cat'n Around Catskill in 2007 and 2008 with Poppy Cat and Cheetah Rivera.
Sponsored by: Catskill Garden Club/Fortnightly Club of Catskill
# 20
"WILDCAT"
Artist: SABINE BAECKMANN-ELGE
Description: I personally love cats – cats of all shapes and sizes. Cats are an enigma. They can purr and play one minute and stalk their prey like a tiger the next. The next thing you know they are basking in the sun like a lion on the tundra or maybe just relaxing like a leopard on a limb. Well, my take on the whole cat thing is that they don't know they're a house cat at all and that's what "Wildcat " is all about.
About the Artist: The German-born artist, Sabine Baeckmann-Elge retired from the New York-New Jersey medical/pharmaceutical advertising field after nearly twenty-five years and moved to Colorado in early 2002 with her family. Her work is internationally published, and has been shown in galleries in New York and California. Sabine was chosen as an artist for the 2006 Denver Cow Parade and the 2005 SJMA Pumas on Parade Project.
Ms. Baeckmann-Elge teaches art privately and in the classroom. She also is illustrating a book of poetry by A. John Graves, and paints animal portraits in her home studio by commission.
Sponsored by: Scott Alarm Systems, Inc.
#21
"CAT'S AND ROSES"
Artist: CAROL QUACKENBUSH
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: Columbia Memorial Hospital
# 22
"NIGHT TOURISTS"
Artist: HEATHER MARTIN
Description: Our less noticed visitors of the Catskills.
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.
Ms. Martin has painted 11 fiberglass animals for various street art festivals. Her horse for Saratoga, "Nocturnal Landscape" was shown during the summer of 2009 at the Museum of Natural History in NYC.
Sponsored by: Kaaterskill Care Skilled Nursing and Rehab
# 23
"THE ARISTO-CAT"
Artist: CYNTHIA MULVANEY
Description: Aristocat will feature scenes from the movie…the nighttime scene is pictured on one side and a daytime scene on the other.
About the Artist: Ms. Mulvaney is a muralist and faux finish artist and owner of www.ckmulvaneyartworks.com a business specializing in faux finishes and murals for private homes and businesses. She's enjoyed participating in Cat'n Around Catskill since its inception and is looking forward to this year's wonderful litter.
Sponsored by: The Community Theatre
# 24
"PRETTY AS A PEACOCK"
Artist: N. J. WHEELOCK
Description: This cat will celebrate The Peacock. Historically, a symbol of integrity and the beauty that can be achieved when we endeavor to better ourselves and our lives. Today, peacocks are often also believed to be a symbol of longevity and love. In keeping with the tradition of A Starry Night in Catskill (2008) and Clearwater Cat (2009) Pretty as a Peacock will also be a micro mosaic – adorned with over 100,000 silver lined glass bugle beads applied to the form one at a time.
About the Artist: At home in Rhinebeck, I am known as a multi-media artist – undertaking laaarge projects using micro-media. Previous works include a large piece entitled "Hope", which was unveiles and dedicated at Vassar, and is permanently displayed at the Dyson Center for Cancer Care in Poughkeepsie. This piece is featured in television advertising. Birdhouses created for Rhinebeck's "Flights of Fancy public art auction raised the highest amounts and "Seafood Platter", a micro-mosaic tray for Hudson's "Eat for Art" benefit was a top seller. Numerous pieces have also been done for commission and/or sold outright for private collections. Future work includes a piece for a 2011 Public Arts Project in PA.
Sponsored by: Athens Generating
# 25
"CATTOO"
Artist: CHERYL LICKONA
Description:
About the Artist: Cheryl Lickona graduated Summa Cum Laude from SUNY Albany with a degree in Fine Arts, followed by an Associate's Degree in Fashion Illustration at The Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, graduating with the Jonathan Logan Award for Excellence.
Cheryl has created fashion illustration for diverse publications including The New York Times, The Elizabeth Arden Salon, Glamour Magazine, Estee Lauder, Scholastic Magazine, and Fortunoff's.
Sponsored by: Holcim Cement
# 26
"MOTHER LOVE"
Artist: JOHN GOLICK & MARY SZMIDT
Description: Using images from the Renaissance and poetry from John Golick we have created a cat reflecting love.
About the Artists: Mary Schmidt and John William Golick created the "Native Cat" in 2008 for the Cat'n Around Catskill and the "Da Vinci Cat" in 2007 for the Celebration.
Mary Szmidt is a painter whose works can be found in both private and corporate collections. Among them are Nabisco International, New York, NY, and Time Warner Incorporated, New York, NY. Combining papier collés and paint from a predominantly monochromatic palette, she transforms images from the past, symbols and hieroglyphics to create visual poems. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of New Rochelle.
John Golick (also known as Cleveland) is a poet, writer and musician who has performed his writings and compositions throughout the United States and Europe in both spoken word and musical format.
Sponsored by: Tatiana's Italian Restaurant
# 27
"FREDERIC CHURCH COPY CAT"
Artist: LINDA HIATT WALDSCHMIDT
Description: The Hudson River School was America's first landscape art movement. Thomas Cole was the founder and he shared his method with Frederic Church. I will paint in oil two of Church's famous paintings. The Icebergs and Niagara Falls from the American side. On the front I will paint Olana.
About the Artist: Linda moved to Catskill with her family in her early teens and has lived here for most of her life. She has always admired the beautiful Catskill Mountains and scenic views along the Hudson River. Having raised her family her attention is heavily focused on painting landscapes and animal portraits.
A devoted docent at Thomas Cole's Cedar Grove in Catskill, Linda considered it a privilege to have the opportunity to take classes with Thomas Locker. This was a priceless experience to learn the methods used by the students of the Hudson River School.
Sponsored by: Dr. Christine Scrodanus
# 28
"SEA IS FOR CAT"
Artist: WENDY DONEY
Description: The cat is a sea theme with a sea turtle, whale, fish, sharks and other sea creatures including a coral reef and other elements in that environment. Make sure to check out the tail!!
About the Artist: Wendy Doney, having received her degree in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Philadelphia, has worked as a graphic designer, landscape painter and watercolorist. She has recently returned to school, furthering her education to begin a career in art education, hoping to inspire and help develop future young artists
Wendy lives in Kiskatom and attributes her success to her supportive family and to the inspirational value of the Catskills, which enhances her landscape painting.
This is Wendy's second cat for Cat'n Around Catskill. She has exhibited her work in small shows locally and with the Greene County Arts and Crafts Guild as well as at the Clermont State Historic Site.
Sponsored by: Furniture Plus
#29
"WINE TASTING CAT"
Artist: CAROL ESSEX
Description: Gesso, glazes, paste wire, glues and wineglass.
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: Glen's Carpet & Linoleum
#30
"CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSE CAT"
Artist: EDITH MARCIK
Description: Inspired by the legendary and historic Catskill Mountain House, this cat of the Catskills is endowed with the images of the house. The image is drawn on the cat and the painted with fine art oil paints using mediums for mixing and layering of color 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: Alexander Varga & Co., CPA's
#31
"CATSKILLOPOLY"
Artist: BRIDGET DRISCOLL GOFFREDO
Description: The Catskill Elementary School Student Council and Business Club are sponsoring a Catskill themed "Monopoly" game that features local business and landmarks. This cat represents this endeavor.
About the Artist: Bridget Driscoll-Goffredo is a lifelong resident of the Mid Hudson Valley. She has lived in the town of Catskill for 13 years and been employed by the Catskill School District for 8 years. She has enjoyed creating art all of her life as a hobby. In 2008 she created a mural that graces the entry at Catskill Elementary School. She is happy to promote the school's pride, clubs and activities.
Sponsored by:
Catskill Elementary Student Council & Business Club
#32
"VENETIAN KITTY"
Artist: RUTH SACHS
Description: Ruth Sachs has been a part time resident of Greene County for 35 years. She is a Ceramic Artist/Instructor and Curator. Ruth has curated ceramic exhibitions in Greene County and Suffolk County for many years. Her work is exhibited locally and nationally.
Ruth is a member of the Board of GCCA and the Coordinator of the Ceramics Department of the Art League of Long Island.
About the Artist: I have always been an admirer of glass art in all forms. Glass throughout history is everlasting from Roma Times until the present. The capital of glass art is near Venice, Italy so I chose to use a Venetian motif for my kitty. I will incorporate shimmering recycled glass, Merano Glass, hand crafted dichroic glass, taxidermy glass and scrap glass from Susan Jablo Mosaics. I hope she will be enjoyed for many years.
Sponsored by: Greene County Council on the Arts
#33
"THE PAISLEY PIG"
Artist: ELSE ANDERSEN
Sponsored by: Mahalo and The Paisley Pig
#34
"DAVEY CROCK-CAT"
Artist: CYNTHIA MULVANEY
Description: King of the Catskill Frontier.
About the Artist: Ms. Mulvaney is a muralist and faux finish artist and owner of www.ckmulvaneyartworks.com a business specializing in faux finishes and murals for private homes and businesses. She's enjoyed participating in Cat'n Around Catskill since its inception and is looking forward to this year's wonderful litter.
Sponsored by: Catskill Mountain Tent Company
#35
"MADAME MYSTICAT"
Artist: LEX GREY
Description: This fortune telling feline will be comprised of hand painted brocade and cloisonné as well as 3-D elements including cat-inspired tarot cards and a crystal gazing ball. Cats have always been associated with supernatural abilities and mystical qualities
About the Artist: Ms. Grey is a multimedia artist from New York City who now resides in Catskill, NY. Ms. Grey is a multimedia artist from New York City who now resides in Catskill, NY. 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 holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Sponsored by: 379 Main Street Corp.
#36
"PURRFECTLY FLAWED"
Artist: JENNIFER RENEE GERTZ
About the Artist: Jennifer Gertz is a sculptor, designer, photographer and freeelance artist. She is mainly self taught. In 2008 her work was put on permanent display at Tin"N Skin Design Company in Catskill. A few pieces are also on display in Dutchess Community College's Spring Student exhibit. Ms. Gertz strives to become familiar with all mediums and materials. Most of her work is inspired by life experiences and human emotion. Her favorite materials to work with are metal, glass and charcoal.
Sponsored by: Slater's Great American Market Place
#37
"LIL' ITALY"
Artist: NANCY CAMPBELL
Sponsored by: Village Pizza
# 38
"TWEET STREETS OF CATSKILL"
Artist: LINDA NICHOLLS
Description: I just love birdhouses and their unique characteristics!! Reminded me of all the terrific shops along Catskill's streets as I was growing up. What great places to shop. Catskill continues to bustle with new stores and eateries and what a treat to hear the birds singing as you walk along Catskill's sunny street. Each birdhouse will be named after shops and businesses found in Catskill from 1900's to present.
About the Artist: Linda is a landscape artist who has been painting regional scenes of the Hudson Valley in oils, watercolors and pastels for over thirty years. She has received numerous awards and has exhibited her work at Greene County Council on the Arts Gallery in Catskill and its Mountaintop Gallery in Windham, NY, as well as at Sotheby's Fundraiser at Olana in Hudson, NY and Twilight Park Invitational Show. She is also the founder of the Greene Room Players Theater Company in Hunter, NY.
Sponsored by: The Village of Catskill
# 39
"CHARLIE COMPANY ARMY CAT"
Artist: KENNY RICH
About the Artist: Kenny Rich began his career as an airbrush illustrator, completing an average of fifty pieces of artwork per year for over twenty five years. His accounts included major commercial advertising accounts. Now he does 2D art on 3D objects. This new artwork began with his 1951 Chevy truck which he completely covered in denim and named the "Bluejean Hauler."
Sponsored by: Charlie's CARSTAR Auto Body
# 40
"TOPCATS CATSEYE COAT"
Artist: JAMES CRAMER
Description: Colorful catseye glass marbles affixed with epoxy in a decorative patter forming a "coat" around the body of the cat form with a red "boater hat" and the remainder of the cat painted orange.
About the Artist: James Cramer was born in Albany, NY in 1948 and moved to Green County in 1974 with his wife and two sons. He is a full time artist and plein-air landscape painter. He is represented by Mark Gruber Gallery in New Paltz, Ginofor Gallery in Cambridge and Kaaterskill Framers in Catskill. He has had numerous solo, two person, and group exhibitions. His chosen subject matter is the local environs, the starting point for the Hudson River School of Art. He strives to "paint the day" as he sees it through a synthesis of observation, internalization and application of brushes, paint, and canvas.
Sponsored by: Scrub-A-Dub Car & Dog Wash
#41
"MILLE LUCI"
Artist: ELLEN DE LUCIA
Description: Mille Luci (thousand lights) is a mosaic cat that will be heavily decorated with tiny glass bulbs in addition to glass tile.
About the Artist: After thirty years in the banking field, I am retired and can, at last, fully indulge my many passions…some of which are adding Victorian pizzazz to my old house, and making works of art come to life in my stained glass studio.
My post-secondary art training and education include a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Studio and Art History, as well as graduate studies in Design. For many years I utilized my skills as a silver smith, designing and creating sterling silver jewelry.
In addition to stained glass, I currently utilize other media such as paint, polymer clay, epoxy clay and do mosaic work as evidenced by cats I have decorated in the previous three years.
Sponsored by: The Bank of Greene County
#42
"ALE E. CAT"
Artist: REBECCA HOFF & PAUL HOFF
Description: The design was inspired by New York State beers. The cat will be painted to look as if made of glass and filled with beer, complete with the foamy head. Additionally,
beer paraphernalia (coasters, bottle caps…etc.) will be attached to the cat
About the Artist: Rebecca Hoff earned her BS in Fine Arts from SUNY Oswego. She enjoys both painting and drawing portraits & still lifes in a style that reflects her love of saturated colors and high contrast. This is her 2nd year participating in the Cat'n Around Catskill celebration. Rebecca works as a librarian and resides in Valatie. www.theartgecko.com Paul is a teacher as well as a beer enthusiast.
Sponsored by: Double's II
#43
"CATSCAPE"
Artist: TERENCE BARRELL
Description: To intensify the Cat Theme – What better than Cats on Cats.
About the Artist: Terence Barrell was born in London, England where he studied at the Slade School of Fine Arts. Arriving in the United States Mr. Barrell continued his interest in combining fine art forms with theatre arts.
His paintings and sculpture are in many private collections in the USA, Britain, Italy, France and Brazil.
Sponsored by: Kirsten Askew
# 44
"BLOSSOM"
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: Sawyer Chevrolet
#45
UNKNOWN SOLDIER
Artist: JONAS JUNE
Description: The cat will be embellished with an acrylic painting; it is a silhouette of a soldier backed by an American flag with rays of light shining behind the flag. This cat is to honor all of those who serve our country and risk their lives so that we may live our lives freely.
Sponsored by: The Catskill Town Board
# 46
"IL GATTO D'RO"
Artist: KARLEE BERGENDORFF
Sponsored by: La Conca D'Oro Italian Restaurant
# 47
"QUEEN OF HEARTS'SKILL"
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
#48
"JUDICIAL KITTY"
Artist: CAROL ESSEX
Description: Glasses, acrylic glazes, modeling paste and decoupage and paper, buttons and tie.
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: James Wagman, Esq.
#49
"CAT-FISHIN"
Artist: MICHELLE PETRUCCI
Description: Inspiration: The many fishermen of the Catskill area!
About the Artist: As a growing artist, I am always looking for opportunities to create interesting art. I believe Cat'n Around Catskill would be something I would find a passion in.
I have two cats of my own that frequently make their way into my art. I understand their beautiful form and amazing personalities. I am currently an Art Education Student at SUNY New Paltz and hope to spread my love of art and creativity to others. My main interest in digital and black and white photography has lately branched out into painting and sculpture.
I enjoy creating anything beautiful, fun, interesting or sometimes silly. I look forward to applying these attributes to one of Catskill's Cats!
Sponsored by: Helmedach & Young
# 50
"CIRQUE du CHAT"
Artist: CYNTHIA MULVANEY
Description: He always dreamed of running away and joining the circus…Now he performs with his juggling monkey friend. Cirque du Chat…the finest felines under the Big Top!!
About the Artist: Ms. Mulvaney is a muralist and faux finish artist and owner of www.ckmulvaneyartworks.com a business specializing in faux finishes and murals for private homes and businesses. She's enjoyed participating in Cat'n Around Catskill since its inception and is looking forward to this year's wonderful litter.
Sponsored by: The Candyman
# 51
"KITTY GO ROUND"
Artist: KENNY RICH
About the Artist: Kenny Rich began his career as an airbrush illustrator, completing an average of fifty pieces of artwork per year for over twenty five years. His accounts included major commercial advertising accounts. Now he does 2D art on 3D objects. This new artwork began with his 1951 Chevy truck which he completely covered in denim and named the "Bluejean Hauler."
Sponsored by: Mountain T-Shirts
# 52
"CATSKILKL'S FAVORITE PASTIME"
Artist: TANYA ERNST
Description: This cat will be painted in an American Folk Art style and will feature Elliot Park on one side, a score board across the front with the home team winning an American flag on the opposite side with baseball bat, etc. Players will be on the field enjoying a friendly game of baseball.
About the Artist: Tanya Ernst is a native of Catskill who has developed a love and appreciation for the area and a desire to raise her own family here.
In addition to the busyness of raising and educating her family, she uses her spare time indulging in learning and creativity. In so doing she has taught herself to paint in the American Folk Art style. Ms. Ernst also designs and creates leather and fabric handbags, which she sells from her home, online and at area craft shows.
Sponsored by: Sawyer Chevrolet
# 53
"UN WINED"
Artist: CARLY VINCENT LYNCH
Sponsored by: The Wine Cellar
# 54
"MC CAT"
Artist: CYNTHIA MULVANEY
About the Artist: Ms. Mulvaney is a muralist and faux finish artist and owner of www.ckmulvaneyartworks.com a business specializing in faux finishes and murals for private homes and businesses. She's enjoyed participating in Cat'n Around Catskill since its inception and is looking forward to this year's wonderful litter.
Sponsored by: McDonald's Stores/Maglioca
#55
"YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT"
Artist: NANCY ESTES
Description: As a former biology teacher, I am well aware of the role nutrition plays in creating body structures. After watching one of my cats devour an entire large rodent, the phrase "You are what you eat" came to mind. I thought it might be amusing to create a cat made up of things that cats consume: wild, purchased or even passed from the table by loving owners. I will insert a Plexiglas window in both sides of the standing cat and fill the body cavity with empty food containers etc. The outer surface will be covered with decoupage labels and pictures of things cats might eat.
About the Artist: Nancy Estes is an amateur, self-taught multi-media artist. She is a retired public school teacher with 33 years experience in teaching Biology. While in the classroom, she made countless teaching displays and learning tools for her students, which gave her hands-on experience in a variety of artist's media.
Ms. Estes lives on a small farm in Columbia County with her husband where she teaches children horsemanship, and volunteers for various equestrian organizations.
Sponsored by: Stewarts Shop's
# 56
"COFFEE CAT"
Artist: CYNDI KROPP
Description: I love to curl up with a cup of my favorite drink, coffee! My cat is a celebration of coffee in a variety of cups, mugs, pots and beans!!
About the Artist: Cyndi Kropp studied art at Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute School of Art and at Syracuse University. She has a degree in Advertising Design and Production from Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY. She previously owned her own graphics design business. Currently she teaches high school social studies and writes curriculum at Northern Catskill Occupational Center in Grand Gorge, NY.
Sponsored by: Koch's Restaurant
# 57
"TRINKET, THE TREASURE CAT"
Artist: PATTI FERRARA
Description: This cat will be completely covered with tiny trinkets, charms, jewelry, buttons, mirrors, recycled small objects and any small found oddities. The cat is created from the old American tradition of collecting "memory tokens" from a loved one, a friend or a trip and making them into a unique everlasting visual reminder of the past, a "Memory Jug" as it is known. Most of these items have been collected over a number of years by the artist.
About the Artist: Patti grew up in the Catskill Mountains and has always been inspired by the natural beauty of her surroundings. She is a multi-media artist whose versatility includes landscapes, monotypes, house portraits, murals, calligraphy, caricatures and decorative painting. She has received numerous awards and has exhibited in local galleries including Woodstock Artists Association, Columbia-Greene Community College, Greene County Council on the Arts and Twilight Park's Annual Invitational Art Show and Cornell Extension's Agroforestry Gallery. Her illustration works include 'The Handel Lamps Book", The Picture Story of the Rosary and her own self-published "Cats Cove Cookie Book.
In 2009, Patti was commissioned to paint a mural at Fort Crailo National Historic Site in Rensselaer, NY. She teaches watercolor workshops at the Palenville and Windham Libraries.
Ms. Ferrara is a docent at Olana State Historic Site, home of the artist Frederick Church, in Hudson, NY, and at Cedar Grove, home of the artist Thomas Cole, in Catskill.
Please visit Patti on the web at www.pattiferrara,com
Sponsored by: Betty's Too
# 58
"LEPRA-CAT"
Artist: CYNTHIA MULVANEY
Description: He's guaranteed by the Emerald Isle Local #9 Lepra-cat Guild to bring good luck to you always.
About the Artist: Ms. Mulvaney is a muralist and faux finish artist and owner of www.ckmulvaneyartworks.com a business specializing in faux finishes and murals for private homes and businesses. She's enjoyed participating in Cat'n Around Catskill since its inception and is looking forward to this year's wonderful litter.
Sponsored by: The Inn at Leeds
# 59
"CAT VAN WINKLE"
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: Mohican Trading Post
#60
"SYLVIA DALI CAT"
Artist: ELLEN LYNN LEVINSON
Description: Inspired by Salvador Dali's paintings – the standing cat seemed the perfect place to drape his famous watches. I will use acrylics and plastic gems for the cats head piece and a few watch faces.
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: Angela's Italian Family Restaurant
#61
"BUTTERFLY CAT"
Artist: TERENCE BARRELL
Description: Inspiration came from the Egyptian and Greek ideal. Butterflies offer their timeless beauty. Gold represents indestructible beauty.
About the Artist: Terence Barrell was born in London, England where he studied at the Slade School of Fine Arts. Arriving in the United States Mr. Barrell continued his interest in combining fine art forms with theatre arts.
His paintings and sculpture are in many private collections in the USA, Britain, Italy, France and Brazil.
Sponsored by: Heart of Catskill Association
Catskill Chamber of Commerce
The Butterfly Cat can be found visiting on the lawn of
Town Hall in Cairo.c
