Acrylic paintings that celebrate the beauty of our everyday landscapes

Currently living and painting in Wichita, Kansas

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I used a lot of matte medium in this series to create texture and depth between layers of paint. I think it helps elements pop, like the big clouds in this painting. Matte medium is basically clear paint, so the purple clouds, painted on top of a layer of medium "float" on top of the painting. I also tried to use looser brush strokes and bolder shapes in this series. . . . #catherinefreshleyNWOS #catherinefreshleyart #sunsetpainting #nwisbest #wallowacounty #pnwonderland #paintingoftheday #enterpriseoregon #originalart #landscapepainting #acrylicpainting
These 12 new paintings were made possible, in large part, by @anderson._paak, @ericchurchmusic, @leonbridgesofficial and @tommisch. Each of their new albums is nothing short of perfect and I've listened to them on repeat for the past month. . . . #catherinefreshleyNWOS #catherinefreshleyart #paintingoftheday #originalart #shopsmall #iloveict #ilovewichita #decorating #interiordesign #decor #artforthehome #wallowacountyart #wichitaartist #midwestmaker #wichitainteriordesign #landscapepainting #contemporarylandscape
This series includes several small paintings in sizes I don't often paint; this one is 14" square. There's also an 8"x8," an 8"x10," two 9"x12s" and a 10"x20."
Pic of me taking pics. Thanks, @roamingroller!
"Northwest Open Spaces" paintings are SO close to being done. Here's the plan: the paintings will be available on my website on Wednesday, email subscribers will have access on Tuesday. And, I'm sending a preview email tomorrow with details about sizes, prices, shipping etc. That way you'll have a chance to view the work, think about whether you want anything, figure out where you'd hang it, talk to your partner in crime, consult your Christmas shopping list, etc. . . . #catherinefreshleyNWOS #catherinefreshleyart #wallowalake #landscapepainting #originalart #paintingoftheday #artforthehome #emergingartist #fallcolors #createwithblick #midwestmakers #lifeofapainter
Almost there. 36"x48"
Quick question: I'm trying to decide whether to put white floater frames on all the paintings in my "Northwest Open Spaces" collection. Thoughts? . . . #catherinefreshleyNWOS #catherinefreshleyart #landscapepainting #artist #originalart #paintingoftheday #wallowalake #midwestmaker #handsandhustle #acrylicpaint #thatsdarling #doitfortheprocess
I'm fresh out of calendars. Are you planning to buy one? You can help a girl out and order soon so I know how many more to get from my printer. After this next batch runs out, that's it! Thanks a billion!! XOXO Or, in OKC? Swing by @mehomecollection; they have my calendars and note cards (and paintings)! . . . #catherinefreshleyart #shopsmall #keepitlocalok #handmadeholidays #artcalendar #2019calendar #stockingstuffer #giveart #wearethemakers #handsandhustle #midwestmaker #kansasartist #iloveict

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Wonderful words from wonderful clients

"It's been a privilege to get to know Catherine & her work over the past year. She nails every detail every time."

"My wife and I have purchased several of her pieces and 2 commissions. All of her work is fantastic and even more vibrant in person. She is extremely responsive, candid, and professional. She and her husband are also very sweet people and a pleasure to be around. The whole package!"

"I can't thank you enough for the painting. I love it so very much -- it makes me feel happy and hopeful every time I look at it."

"The paintings are stunning. We can't stop looking at them. They look different in different lighting, sometimes almost like windows."

"My husband and I grew up coming and going the Enid area and we miss those views that you see and paint. We feel fortunate to have come across you with all your talent for capturing our love of Western Oklahoma."

From vast, clear skies to dramatic cloud formations, Catherine Freshley’s paintings transport the viewer to a place that is familiar and comfortable – even ordinary. Her work attempts to capture and showcase the transcendent beauty in our everyday scenes: back roads and fields and the expansive skies above them. Her work is representative but she omits intricate detail, allowing viewers to layer their own memory and meaning onto her paintings.