It’s the end of an era as I prepare to release all my LuLu in Laguna silk art originals and prints.
What is the beauty of letting go? Feeling light.
"These paintings activate my inner child, the colors bring such a peaceful, happy feeling to me that I literally feel good just looking at the artwork...there's just something really special and soothing that makes me want to touch these. They bring me such joy!" ~ Nina Riel
Use this code for 70% Off when checking out: LULU
*With each purchase you will also receive a free print*
Sale ends Nov. 28 at midnite, Pacific Time
LuLu in Laguna Art by Kathy Crabbe
LuLu Art by Kathy Crabbe (Prints are available in 3 Sizes)
I became an artist after moving to California at age 25, after meeting my husband-to-be in Kingston, Canada. He was sailing in the Olympic Trials (CORK), and I just knew I was going to meet him that night! He was the one who convinced me I could actually be an artist and make a living at it—and so I did. It turned out that Laguna Beach was the perfect place to be!
Mark and Me
I had a huge breakthrough during my first Saturn Return, around age 30, when we all experience that major, life-changing astrological transit. I experienced a rebirthing session, and my entire business plan for LuLu Design came to me. I began silk painting because I absolutely fell in LOVE with the colors and the intensity of the dyes on silk. I started selling my work at art and craft fairs, then to galleries and shops. That’s when my LuLu in Laguna series was born, along with my years of participation in the two-month-long Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach.
Kathy Crabbe, Sawdust Festival, Laguna Beach
I began silk painting because I absolutely fell in LOVE with the colors and the intensity of the dyes on silk. I started selling my work at art and craft fairs, then to galleries and shops. That's when my LuLu in Laguna series was born, along with 7 years of participation in the two-month-long Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach.
Silk Painting Class by Kathy Crabbe (Sawdust Art Festival)
Well, now it’s 30 years later, and I’m 60, moving through my second Saturn Return. It’s time to lighten the load as I prepare for the last third of my life. I need to let go, and I need to say goodbye to LuLu as I make room for new creations and adventures—time to move on and move forward. I have lived and loved as a full-time artist my entire working career, and I thank you all for supporting this journey. I could not have done it without you.
Sawdust Art Festival, Kathy Crabbe's art fair booth
Above is my first Sawdust Festival art booth in 1993. The booth had to be built up to fire code - it's a serious business! I had a hand laid antique brick floor, antique beams and refurbished windows, so cute!Later on my booths would all have second stories so I could climb up, take a nap and store stuff - handy 'cause this show ran 10am -10pm every day for 2 months long.
Sawdust Art Festival Cuties
“Everything is just beautiful...And the colors are yummy! Yummy!”
Kathy Crabbe's Sawdust Art Festival Booth
“I felt them in my heart, playful and light. They open you up; like letting a crack of light in.”
Kathy Crabbe wearing one of her hand painted silk kimonos (Sawdust Art Festival)
This was my vision of life in my 30s: Laguna Beach, painting silk, playing with mermaids in the sea, surrounded by pet loves and my lover, living in paradise, making art and making a living from it—what a blessing! And now it's time to let that go. I feel lighter already.
Kathy Crabbe painting silks on her balcony in Laguna Beach
“You are such an inspiration. I love your smile, your creativity, and how you have kept your inner children alive and flourishing! I found my chalks last night. I found my big sketch pad that I haven’t touched in decades. I do not know what will come out but I am letting the colors flow.”
My sweetie, Mark and his dad, Ed - my favorite booth builders!
My sweetie, Mark and his dad, Ed - my favorite booth builders!
Opening Night, Sawdust Art Festival
Opening Night, Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach canyon, huge line up, as always. This art fair has been going strong since the 1960's.
Booth building with my sweetie, Mark, Laguna Beach, Sawdust Art Festival
Booth building with my sweetie, Mark, Laguna Beach, Sawdust Art Festival
Sunset for 2
Sunset for 2 - prints available here
The Mermaid's Angel by Kathy Crabbe
The Mermaid's Angel, prints available in several sizes.
Original still available.
My Sawdust stray, Luis aka 'Pin' with some hand painted silk ties.
My Sawdust stray, Luis aka 'Pin' with some hand painted silk ties.
So, I'm having a 70% Off Sale on all my silk art paintings and prints created during my Laguna Beach years from 1992–2000. You will also receive a free print with every purchase. Whatever is left after this sale will be offered to the shops that sell my work (and yes, they will still carry my LuLu greeting cards—those are staying!). Anything left after that will be donated to an ocean rescue foundation, FAB (Frontenac Arch Biosphere Organization), and pet rescue foundations.
Kathy Crabbe
About Kathy Crabbe
I channel healing magick through my work as an artist, soul reader and creator of six divination decks. Dividing my time between California and Canada, I travel by caravan to mer-faerie cottages lovingly hand built by my beloved Mark and myself.
Use this code for 70% Off when checking out: LULU
*With each purchase you will also receive a free print*
Sale ends Nov. 28 at midnite, Pacific Time