March's Cat

Kathy Crabbe, March’s Cat, 2004, silk dyes on silk, 8x10”. Happy March! The black cat painting above is called March's Cat and was inspired by a wild kitty who adopted me on the last night of a two month long art festival in Laguna Beach. One of my fellow exhibitors was carrying him in her arms after capturing him in a trap on the Sawdust Art Festival grounds. Luis aka 'Pin' grew up to be a shy, slightly clumsy, but still wild black cat that we lost eventually to the coyotes, but I think that's how he would have wanted it.

Prints and cards of March's Cat can be purchased at KathyCrabbeArt.com

Silk ties by Kathy Crabbe inspired by Luis the cat

ABOUT LULU IN LAGUNA PAINTINGS LuLu in Laguna Originals are painted with silk dyes and watercolors by artist, Kathy Crabbe. She was inspired by living in mermaidalicious Laguna Beach, California for 8 years where she spent her time frolicking with red-headed mermaids, water-dogs, garden cats and artists as well as exhibiting her art every summer at the Sawdust Art Festival. Kathy's fairies were inspired by spending time in nature amongst wildflowers, ancient oaks and elfin forests in Southern California's inland valleys.

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ABOUT KATHY CRABBE Kathy Crabbe is an internationally recognized artist and Creative Soul Guide who explores universal and timeless themes such as spirituality, healing, humor and love through her work.

Kathy's art and guidance radiates healing energy that connects us with our soul’s essence; like meditation it guides us toward the infinite source of love and wisdom that we each hold within.

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.

October's Cat

Kathy Crabbe, October Cat, 2005, silk dyes on silk, 11 x 14 inches. Kathy Crabbe, October Cat, silk dyes on silk, 11 x 14 inches. The original painting is available.

Signed prints and drawings are available in the shop.

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.

Kathy Crabbe @ Irvine Fine Arts Center - Holiday Faire

Irvine Fine Arts Center Holiday Faire featuring Kathy Crabbe & others

Kathy Crabbe, Mittens, 2004, silk dyes on silk, 5 x 7".

I will be exhibiting and selling work from my LuLu in Laguna Series; hand painted silk cards, prints and originals inspired by the mermaidalicious Laguna Beach, California where I spent 8 delightful years frolicking with mermaids, water-dogs and garden cats. I also participated in the Sawdust Art Festival, a two month art show originally started in the 1960's by Laguna Beach artists.

30th Annual Irvine Holiday Faire @ Irvine Fine Arts Center Nov. 2, Friday, 5-9 pm Nov. 3, Saturday, 9-4pm 14321 Yale Avenue (in Heritage Park) Irvine, California Directions *I'm by the front desk reception, as always*

Kathy Crabbe at Black Cat Gallery

Black Cat Gallery in San Juan Capistrano is now selling a HUGE selection of originals, prints and cards from my LuLu in Laguna Series. This series was inspired by eight years living in mermaidalicious Laguna Beach, California where I spent much time frolicking about with artsy types, red-headed mermaids, water-dogs and garden cats as well as exhibiting my art for eight years at the Sawdust Art Festival.

Kathy Crabbe @ Black Cat Gallery 26755 Verdugo San Juan Capistrano, California, 92675 949-422-4959

Boxed card sets can also be purchased online in my Etsy Shop.