Vangi Cathcart "Bamboo & English Lavender at the Joyful Jewel 7-14-15

 Bamboo in two paintings
by Vangi Cathcart
Sumi-e Watercolor

A common subject in Vangi Cathcart's specialty of Sumi-e painting, Bamboo stands for Summer and symbolizes strength and flexibility.  Bamboo is so strong and flexible that it can blow over in the wind and spring back up when the storm has passed.  These qualities are ones that Vangi herself epitomizes!

For these paintings, Vangi painted with strong strokes in Sumi-e inks without hesitation. In accordance with historical teachings, she painted the stalk first, then the leaves, and finally the branches.  Light and feathery-yet-bold texture are features of these striking bamboo paintings on the whitest of rice paper.

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Vangi Cathcart "Plum Blossom Tree" at the Joyful Jewel 4-11-15

"Plum Blossom Tree"
Vangi Cathcart
9" x 11" original, matted & framed to 18" x 14"
$65

Vangi Cathcart, has interesting information about "Plum Blossom Tree": The plum blossom represents winter because in Asia it often blooms in February, before spring arrives.  In colder climates it's not unusual to receive a last snowfall while the plum blossoms are in full bloom.  Plum blossom personifies austerity.  A plum blossom painting usually includes a main branch, a secondary branch, flowers and small branches.  The sumi-e artist uses the side stroke, the pulling stroke , and the smashing stroke.  The main branch is painted first, then the flowers followed by the smaller branches and the stems connecting the flowers to the branches."

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Vangi Cathcart "Sunflowers" at the Joyful Jewel 2-21-15

"Sunflowers" 

Watercolor Sumi-e, from Henry Wo's class at Martha's Vineyard

16" x 26" original, framed to 23" x 33"

$450

Vangi loves all flowers and grows a variety in her yard in Pittsboro, NC.  I know that she grows sunflowers and also chrysanthemums.  Flowers are common in oriental painting.  She says, "All over the world chrysanthemums bloom in the fall.  Their spectacular gold, orange, and maroon colors defy the frost and the colder weather still to come.  Because of this chrysathemum symbolize righteousness in oriental painting.  On a cold winter day, it's good to remember . . .

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Vangi Cathcart "Cherry Blossom in Snow" at the Joyful Jewel 1-31-15

Cherry Blossom in Snow
Vangi Cathcart
Watercolor on Paper

Sumi-e style watercolor with it's Asian influence, is Vangi Cathcart's specialty.  She grinds her own inks and the colors are from natural pigments.  "Cherry Blossom in Snow" - lovely!

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Vangi Cathcart - #1 Christmas Booth at the Joyful Jewel 11-30-14

              

Vangi Cathcart's Christmas display at the Joyful Jewel is noted for Excellence in Presentation, Skill, Beauty and Delight!  Her medium is mainly watercolor in the Sumi-e tradition, a style noted for subtlety and clean lines.  Vangi has placed a live poinsettia, which perfectly complements her painted flowers, and even has included a bowl full of candies for her patrons.

  

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Vangi Cathcart "Mums in Clay Pot" at the Joyful Jewel 11-16-14

"Mums in Clay Pot"

Vangi Cathcart

Ink & Watercolor, 9" x 14" original, framed to 18 1/4" x 20 1/4"

$125

Vangi Cathcart says of her mum paintings, "All over the world chrysanthemums bloom in the fall.  Their spectacular gold, orange, and maroon colors defy the frost and the colder weather still to come.  Because of this chrysanthemums symbolize righteousness in oriental painting."  Do you have some of these righteous plants growing at your house too?

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Vangi Cathcart "Chickadee with Roses" at the Joyful Jewel

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"Chickadee with Roses"
8"X 10"
Vangi's crisp brush strokes and vibrant black ink, blue, green and red watercolors make this
   painting come to life for the observer. The "Sumi" style used also brings calm and serenity      
for the artist in us all. This painting would make a wonderful gift for that special someone.  
           -by Jerry                                                                                                                                      

Vangi & Bob Cathcart "My Mother" at the Joyful Jewel 5-9-14

"My Mother"

Poem by Robert Cathcart, Painting by Vangi Cathcart

8" x 10" on Paper (also available framed or as a card)

$8

Vangi Cathcart painted this sweet scene of a mother bird taking care of her nest to go with the Mother's Day poem that her husband author Robert Cathcart wrote.  The paintings are each original works of art painted in watercolor Sumi-e style on quality papers that have the poem printed on them.  This painting is on a cloth-like cream colored paper.  The poem honors the myriad roles a mother plays from protection to pushing out of the nest and giving courage.

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Vangi Cathcart "The Lover" Sumi-e Rabbit at the Joyful Jewel 4-17-14

"The Lover"

Vangi Cathcart

Framed to 9" x 11", Watercolor and Ink, Original

$35

I believe that Vangi Cathcart painted this very alert and charming bunny for a Chinese Year of the Rabbit.  He is painted in traditional Sumi-e technique with hand ground inks and watercolor.  Vangi's choice of "The Lover" is interesting.  I see him coming courting at your door in his best tuxedo colors with a bouquet of fresh flowers behind his back.  Surely this will entice you out to play.

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Vangi Cathcart "Eostra's Rabbit" at the Joyful Jewel

"Eostra's Rabbit"
Vangi Cathcart
Watercolor, Sumi-e Style, 13" x 13" Original, with frame 19 1/2" x 19 1/2"
$100, Original

In tribute to an earlier in time Easter, Vangi Cathcart painted this alert and alluring companion hare.  She is a wild hare influenced by the brilliant light of a full moon night.  Dance Sister dance!

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Vangi Cathcart "Safe Quiet Place" at the Joyful Jewel 2-27-14

"Safe Quiet Place"
Vangi Cathcart
14" x 11", Original
$35

This beautiful uncomplicated painting by Vangi Cathcart epitomizes her title of "Safe Quiet Place."  It is a cabin for pilgrimage among the foggy mountings with cherry blossom encouragement.  Take a moment to rest in this spacious watercolor scene, letting it gently flow over and through you.

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Vangi Cathcart "Various forms of Paintings" at the Joyful Jewel 1-13-14

A variety of small pieces of original art
Sumi-e watercolor paintings by Vangi Cathcart

Who says fine art originals are expensive!  Look at the every-so skillfully and beautifully painted book marks, smaller unframed piece, and even a matted painting $2 - $15 that Vangi Cathcart offers.  Vangi is one of those artists who just wants to paint! - and to have her work appreciated and shared by as many people as possible.  A gift from the heart, "local art fresh from the heart."  Yes, she also has more elaborate masterpieces which require a bigger price.  Each is perfect in its own time and place.

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Vangi Cathcart "Roses and Chickadee" at the Joyful Jewel 11-27-13

"Roses and Chickadee"

Vangi Cathcart

Watercolor Painting, 8" x 10" Matted, Original

$25

Soooo beautifully soft and dreamy, this lovely scene Vangi Cathcart painted of a chickadee singing to the roses.  These look like wild roses to me and ones that have just finished their prime blooming time.  If I stop for a minute, I think I can still smell them.  Can you?

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Vangi Cathcart "A Good Place for Hunting & Fishing" at the Joyful Jewel 7-31-13

"A Good Place for Hunting & Fishing"

Vangi Cathcart

Ink and Watercolor, 12" x 22", Framed, Original

$100

          Using her extensive training as a Sumi-e water color artist, Vangi Cathcart has created a pictoral presentation of what must be inspired by  North Carolina!  Although it likely came from a traditional Oriental saying, it certainly applies to Summer & Fall activities we love right here in our own lovely state.  I think I see the fish biting in the pond -- let's go!

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Vangi Cathcart "Morning Glory Pal" at the Joyful Jewel 7-6-13

"Morning Glory Pal"

Vangi Cathcart

Watercolor & Ink, 11" x 14" Framed

$120

         Every cat seems to love being in the flower bed.  Vangi Cathcart has captured the expression of pure innocence and play in this friendly feline.  Miss Priss seems to love the morning glories as she is resting gently just between the plants and within sniffing distance of a bloom.

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Vangi Cathcart "Sunflowers With Bee" at the Joyful Jewel 6-5-13

"Sunflowers with Bee"

Vangi Cathcart

Watercolor, 18" x 24", Original, Matted

$50

          Vangi Cathcart, who loves to garden as well as paint, has captured the sunny disposition of Sunflowers in this Sumi-e style painting.  I love the addition of the bee flitting and ready to help pollinate each flower.  Flora and fauna under Vangi's brush delighting in each others company.                                ~ Mariah

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