Valentine's are for Cats and Dogs!

Would it surprise you to know that  the results of a survey asking women what makes them extremely happy listed "Pets" at the top with 42%, sex was listed second at 27%, then food, shopping and the economy.  I would have to agree! How 'bout you? (This survey is from Women Want More by John Jantsch). I know that my own 4 legged friends have brought tons of love into my life so that I can't imagine living without them.  Right now I have a cat and a dog, Abby and Spartacus, both black and white. Pets have always been a major inspiration for my work especially for the LuLu in Laguna Series which I painted on silk using silk dyes and gutta resist. What incredible luminosity and vibrancy silk gives to the work which I believe is unmatched by any other medium I've discovered.

The paintings below honour the great Kitty and Doggy loves of my life: Honey, Smokey, Manon, Hollyhock, Truffles, and Luis plus Abby & Guinness. All paintings are for sale. Most are painted on silk using silk dyes.

Kathy Crabbe, Valentine Cats, 2002, Silk dyes on silk, 8 x 10”.

The original silk painting can be purchased in my Etsy shop for $95. Prints and cards are available for $14.95

Kathy Crabbe, Sunset for 2, 2001, Silk dyes on silk, 8 x 10”.

Prints (and cards) are available for $14.95 in my Etsy Shop.

Kathy Crabbe, Cafe Cats, 2001, Silk dyes on silk, 8.5 x 11".

Prints (and cards) are available for $14.95 in my Etsy Shop.

Kathy Crabbe, 2 by the Sea, 2004, Silk dyes on silk, 8 x 10”.

The original silk painting can be purchased in my Etsy shop for $95.

Kathy Crabbe, Two’s Company, 2004, Silk dyes on silk, 8 x 10”.

The original silk painting can be purchased in my Etsy shop for $95.

Kathy Crabbe, Valentine Cats, 2001, Silk dyes on silk, 8 x 10”.

The original silk painting can be purchased in my Etsy shop for $95.

Kathy Crabbe, Tried and True, 1999, Silk dyes on silk, 11 x 14”.

The original silk painting can be purchased in my Etsy shop for $150. Prints & Cards are $14.95

Kathy Crabbe, Love Is 2004, Silk dyes on silk, 8 x 10”.

The original silk painting can be purchased in my Etsy shop for $95.

Kathy Crabbe, Best Friends, 2004, Silk dyes on silk, 8 x 10”.

The original silk painting can be purchased in my Etsy shop for $95. Prints/Cards by request.

Kathy Crabbe, Lovey 2002, Watercolor on rice paper, 8 x 10”.

The original watercolor painting can be purchased in my Etsy shop for $95. and  Lovey print or 4 cards is $14.95. Guiding Your Creative Soul Kathy Crabbe is a Creative Soul Guide, artist, author and educator who has devoted her life to exploring spirituality and creativity with passion and integrity. Kathy empowers soul-seekers to live the life of their dreams through online resources, inspirational art, Divine Feminine eClasses, eBooks, and Creative Soul Readings infused with a rich background in the arts.