Weight of Balance Party Dress by Cathy Hegman
Oil on wood
working in the studio on a new piece… the texture is mesmerizing me…
Weight of Balance Party Dress 24 x 24 2013, oil Cathy Hegman the texture of the oil and cold wax medium is so interesting…I found a huge wasps nest while at my Dad’s deer camp on Wednesday and I used it to create some of the texture… The layering has created an environment that appears neutral but is made from many layers of strong pigments.. I am incorporating gold leaf and metallic pigments in a few pieces of my work and really enjoying the presence it has beneath all the layers of oil paint…
on the easel today
Weight of Balance Party Dress 24 x 24 2013, oil Cathy Hegman
About Cathy S. Hegman
Art, much like a road links people together both visually and mentally. One can attain a glimpse inside the artist’s soul by studying the artist’s work, and perhaps find something that links them to the artist and the art. A work of art has the ability to resonate and touch the emotions without regard to age, gender, race, or religion through the application of pigment to canvas or paper. Art can be the voice that cries out without limits, or sometimes whispers the thoughts of the creator. Art speaks silently, yet conjures up feelings and gives satisfaction that is undeniable, and yet intrinsic. It validates our need to learn about ourselves, and gives us freedom to search for our own identities.
The road is long and often dusty, but always renewing the spirit with inspiration. It is my hope in this lifetime to give a part of what I have learned through and on my journey with others. The deepest form of us is revealed in our thoughts and my art is the translation of my thoughts to paper and canvas. I paint layers of color and line to create a history of marks that will guide the viewer into my world of thought and engage them in the process. I embed personal symbols throughout my art to give it deeper meaning. I encourage you to think about life in a visual way and to contemplate our connections with each other and the world we share.
Cathy Hegman Art and Life 
Cool one….. I thought that texture had a familiar look to it…
Yeah I found another wasp’s nest..this one is even larger and has better texture….I love those things…only when they are empty though!!
Incredible, Cathy!!! Love the simplicity in the bride and the stunning texture throughout . YAY for wasps’ nests!!!
Haha Patty! Love that you saw her as a bride!!!
“Bride” ?? Not sure where that came from. Maybe the white and cream colors. Party on!!
LOL!! I love your comments!!!