Nancy Bell Scott's Blog Posts Tagged 'Catherine' (4)

"Some Like It Hot" from Catherine Petre

Catherine says this is the artistic result of a conversation we had a while ago:

This is a monotype+collage, and I think it's brilliant--evocative, stylish, and detailed yet with a certain undefinable atmosphere. Catherine tells me not to worry, this guy "looks grumpy but he's sweetness itself!" I love it, Catherine, thank you very much. Very nice, artful envelope…

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Added by Nancy Bell Scott on December 13, 2011 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Poem and Asemics from Catherine Petre

This recent asemic style of Catherine's has captivated me: Wonderful--I love it! The thickness and spirit of the asemics are strong and dramatic. Catherine also included a poem she loves, called "Klem," by Flemish poet Eva Cox. Catherine translated it "as best I could" (bravo, the humanity comes through clearly), and also included an exceptionally graceful drawing she made…

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Added by Nancy Bell Scott on November 11, 2011 at 2:30am — 4 Comments

Something new from Catherine Petre

Catherine writes that she has been experimenting: Bold and beautiful colors on the card (and envelope below), Catherine, and a very nice, organic style. Yes I do like it, very much! And also the Virginia Woolf quote on the back of the card: "Each has his past shut…

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Added by Nancy Bell Scott on September 20, 2011 at 9:49pm — 4 Comments

Painted envelope from Guido Vermeulen with extra goodie inside

I have been admiring them, Guido, and am really thrilled with this beaut: What luck, and not only that: Guido included a photo of a piece he received from Catherine Petre. Catherine's piece is one I saw among Guido's photos here and liked so much that I favorited it! Did you know that, Guido?? Or was this an amazing coincidence? In any case, Thank You! Photo is below. (And…

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Added by Nancy Bell Scott on July 26, 2011 at 3:07am — 4 Comments

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