Caitlin Schwerin's Blog http://www.caitlinschwerin.com/ fabulous stuff from caitlin's life! en Copyright 2010 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:29:59 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.32 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss So...I have yet to stop painting. Once I took off the pressure of deadlines, I've been back to the drawing table.
Expect to see some brand new work trickling in on the site, and for all of you that I owe commissions to...I'm working on those now. :)
If you have questions about prices of any of the artwork, please email me @ caitlinschwerin@yahoo.com.

]]> /blog/2010/08/soi_have_yet_to_stop_painting.php /blog/2010/08/soi_have_yet_to_stop_painting.php The Process. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:29:59 -0800 It's raining, it's pouring, my work is, exploring...

I find myself standing and pacing a great deal more than usual. The strong call to paint is more like a veiled whisper. As I have been explaining it, it is like the ending of a relationship. My mind wants out - is ready to move on; my heart is still attached. I feel distant some days - not even considering taking up a brush, and yet others are spent tangled up for hours, spilling laughter and tears on canvas - not wanting it to end. There is that strong need for it, a passionate embrace, before releasing it for good and having something else take its place.

I am working pretty solidly for my maiden voyage as an artist at Hunt & Gather, which I am totally stoked about (work should be there by mid-June) and then it's one last hurrah to get prepared for at Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River before I take my "sabbatical" from being a full-time artist.

I know. We can all plan our lives, make lists, try to achieve a standard that we have dreamt up in our minds, and come to see that the cards fall as they may. I am planning to take a year off from painting. Painting as much that is. I would like to make an honest attempt at finding some work that I love and that I am good at, and then coming home and painting every once-in-a-while. I want to bring back the romance and the urgency of not having enough time with it. We are going to stop seeing each other exclusively and then we will start dating again as different people with new life experiences – in a manner of speaking.

I am looking forward to finding something exciting and new to do. To bring home a steady paycheck for the first time in a long time. I am ready to go to sleep when I am supposed to in order to get up early enough to arrive on time, and I am ready to meet people on the job. I am ready to have real time off and work for someone else.

I will be working on making prints of my work and will let you know which pieces are large enough for reproduction when I do.

My sincere thanks to everyone who has purchased, commented on, admired or desired my work. You have made this dream come true.

]]> /blog/2010/06/its_raining_its_pouring.php /blog/2010/06/its_raining_its_pouring.php Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:07:09 -0800 come join me in Chico! http://anyvite.com/sz9rfy33e2

]]> /blog/2010/05/come_join_me_in_chico.php /blog/2010/05/come_join_me_in_chico.php Mon, 17 May 2010 18:09:38 -0800 Coming soon to Chico.... Photobucket

I won't be bringing Monkey, but she is helping me with some new work that will be hitting the warm streets of Chico in late May. I'll keep you posted.

]]> /blog/2010/04/coming_soon_to_chico.php /blog/2010/04/coming_soon_to_chico.php Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:11:24 -0800 Upcoming shows! January 2010 - "Woman with stuff on her mind and other things." In Hood River at the Double Mountain Brewery. Show is up for the month of January. See rest of blog for some sneak peeks! Show has been extended until the end of February!!!


March 4th 2010, from 6pm - 9pm. - Sip & Kranz in downtown Portland. Come see me and my new work (so new I haven't made it yet) for FIRST THURSDAY IN THE PEARL!!

May 2010: I return to Chico, CA for a show at The Artistry!

]]> /blog/2009/12/upcoming_shows.php /blog/2009/12/upcoming_shows.php Events, Receptions, Benefits...Mark Your Calendar! Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:54:13 -0800 Cup & Saucer on 30th & Killingsworth! That is where my artwork is hanging out. It will be there until the end of November. Then get ready to see some brand spankin'-new work somewhere else - I'm not telling you where yet, because I don't know.

Just get ready.

]]> /blog/2009/11/cup_saucer_on_30th_killingswor.php /blog/2009/11/cup_saucer_on_30th_killingswor.php What I'm Working On. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:03:18 -0800 I'm going to try and make writing on here more of a habit. Starting today.

Wow. I live in Portland now. I just rented a house with a roommate and have a good space to work in in the basement. I have a room and an office and it's a cute neighborhood - lots of neat houses and pretty yards and misty fog at night. I still can't believe I live here.

So, I've got new work that's going up on Sunday the 1st at Cup and Saucer on 30th & Killingsworth. Lots of space that I intend to tastefully adorn.

After this show, I am hitting the pavement and the interweb for a job. I'm nervous. Excited. It's been a while since I've had to interact and get up early. Wish me luck.

]]> /blog/2009/10/im_going_to_try_and_make_writi.php /blog/2009/10/im_going_to_try_and_make_writi.php What I'm Working On. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:17:50 -0800 Last Thursday Art Walk on Alberta Street! My luck has followed me to this beautiful city.
Taking a leisurely walk down the colorful street of NE Alberta, I popped into a wonderful store called Real Deals Home Decor. I spoke with the owner, Holly - almost unable to reign in my excitement about being here. We got to talking, and before you know it - she invited me to be the artist of the month in September for the Last Thursday Art Walk!!! I am so stoked and am preparing as I write this.

My very first show as a new Portlander! :)

More news to follow!

]]> /blog/2009/08/last_thursday_art_walk_on_albe.php /blog/2009/08/last_thursday_art_walk_on_albe.php Events, Receptions, Benefits...Mark Your Calendar! Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:40:33 -0800 New beginnings... Well, I've landed safely and happily in the town of stumps. I'm approaching the first 2-weeks-mark, and it's been crazy and beautiful and I have not painted ONCE. My studio was set up by the third day ( I've never been one to feel comfortable without my tools on hand) and there everything sits.

]]> /blog/2009/08/new_beginnings.php /blog/2009/08/new_beginnings.php Welcome to my mind. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:12:23 -0800 Date Change!!!! New date for my last studio show is June 28th. It is a Sunday, it will be from 12 - 6, and ...to be honest, the month has been moving so quickly, there is no way in hell my house will be clean enough for a public gathering.

Are you on my mailing list? If not - get on it by emailing me and I'll get out the invites soon!

Thank you!

]]> /blog/2009/06/date_change.php /blog/2009/06/date_change.php Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:06:26 -0800 Last Shows in Chico.... So, the time has come. I'm packing my bags and moving to Oregon in July.

Please come and join me for a barrage of shows in May, and a final studio show in June.

May 2nd at Monk's

May 16th at Savannah James

May somethingth in Forest Ranch.

Early June: Tin Roof Bakery Opens and my art will be on the walls.

June 20th: The last open studio show in Chico.
...And it will be in Durham.
Everything must go except those that don't!

]]> /blog/2009/04/last_shows_in_chico.php /blog/2009/04/last_shows_in_chico.php What I'm Working On. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:27:29 -0800 Hello! Lots of new things are happening.

Keep a watch out. I'm going to blow up your calendar in May.

]]> /blog/2009/04/hello_1.php /blog/2009/04/hello_1.php What I'm Working On. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:42:59 -0800 Birds. Trees. Landscapes. Words. Positivity. Monk's invited me to put up a show this Saturday. It will be a melange of past and present until I get the presents all put together. I will keep you posted as to when the reception is.

Also, I have an interview with the CNR about working as an artist. I'll give out an update as soon as I have one!

Wish for rain.

]]> /blog/2009/03/birds_trees_landscapes_words_p.php /blog/2009/03/birds_trees_landscapes_words_p.php Events, Receptions, Benefits...Mark Your Calendar! Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:33:18 -0800 Pre Valentine's Day Art Sale on February 12th at my Studio Photobucket

]]> /blog/2009/02/pre_valentine_art_sale_on_febr.php /blog/2009/02/pre_valentine_art_sale_on_febr.php Events, Receptions, Benefits...Mark Your Calendar! Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:51:05 -0800 HELLO!!!! It's been a long time coming, but I finally got help on getting online. Thanks Luke!!

There should be a multitude of new work up on the site by this evening. Expect Birds, Barns, Lots of Trees and some unexpected gems that are still unexpected to even me. :)

Also...There is a closing art reception at Monk's on February 5th at 7pm. It's a Thursday. If you are on my mailing list...you will be getting an invitation shortly!

]]> /blog/2009/01/hello.php /blog/2009/01/hello.php What I'm Working On. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:23:48 -0800