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”.](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/571032e737013b18ee71e95d/57140ab9fd02820d26128175/57140adbfd02820d26128279/1460931291996/Valentine-Cats-orig.-72dpi.jpg?format=original)
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”.](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/571032e737013b18ee71e95d/57140ab9fd02820d26128175/57140addfd02820d26128281/1460931293653/Sunset-for-2.jpg?format=original)
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".](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/571032e737013b18ee71e95d/57140ab9fd02820d26128175/57140adefd02820d26128284/1460931294072/Cafe-Cats.jpg?format=original)
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”.](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/571032e737013b18ee71e95d/57140ab9fd02820d26128175/57140adefd02820d26128289/1460931294696/img532.jpg?format=original)
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”.](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/571032e737013b18ee71e95d/57140ab9fd02820d26128175/57140adffd02820d2612828b/1460931295107/img534.jpg?format=original)
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”.](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/571032e737013b18ee71e95d/57140ab9fd02820d26128175/57140addfd02820d2612827f/1460931293238/Valen-Cats-72.jpg?format=original)
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”.](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/571032e737013b18ee71e95d/57140ab9fd02820d26128175/57140adbfd02820d26128274/1460931291165/Tried-and-True.jpg?format=original)
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”.](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/571032e737013b18ee71e95d/57140ab9fd02820d26128175/57140adffd02820d2612828f/1460931295954/img531.jpg?format=original)
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”.](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/571032e737013b18ee71e95d/57140ab9fd02820d26128175/57140ae0fd02820d26128291/1460931296367/File1230.jpg?format=original)
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”.](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/571032e737013b18ee71e95d/57140ab9fd02820d26128175/57140adcfd02820d2612827b/1460931292411/img523.jpg?format=original)
The original watercolor painting can be purchased in my Etsy shop for $95. and Lovey print or 4 cards is $14.95.
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.