Saying goodbye to my babies (silk paintings that is!)

I'm letting my babies go! Mystic Arts Gallery in Laguna Beach will be exhibiting 13 of my LuLu in Laguna original silks this summer. These are my TOP TOP favorites; paintings I've held onto since the '90's when I first painted them in Laguna Beach. I've managed to sell 1,000's of prints from them - thank you all! I also am not able to get my favorite picture frames anymore  which I lovingly handpaint to match the originals. My silk paintings are no longer babies anymore - they are teens (!) but they are finally leaving the nest and I am sad (and happy); perhaps bittersweet is the word? To view all 12 originals for sale please click here.

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe, California

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe, California

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe, California

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe, California

Azalea Mermaid by Kathy Crabbe

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe, California

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe, California

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe, California

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe, California

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe, California

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe, California

LuLu in Laguna silk art paintings by Kathy Crabbe,

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About Kathy Crabbe

I am a self taught intuitive artist currently living and working in the desert valley of Southern California surrounded by ancient oaks and an elfin forest. I live in a home created by my husband that we share with our cat and dog, Abby and Spartacus. Gnomes, aliens and fairies have also been spotted here. I’ve been drawing since age two and giving intuitive soul readings since 2008.  

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.

Ms. Kitten is stylishly smitten

Ms. Kitten stylishly dashes about in her orange and grey striped sweater-dress dreaming of all the candy-fishies she'll be enjoying on Hallowe'en nite! gouache cat painting by artist Kathy Crabbe

Prints and cards are available at CreativeSoulGuides.com

About the Creative Soul Guides ~ Art to Awaken Your Creative Soul

Creative Soul Guides help us enter into other realms; realms where inspiration, quirkiness, love, and being different are okay.

Kathy Crabbe painted the Creative Soul Guides with her non-dominant left hand. This awakened Kathy’s intuition and she started giving Creative Soul Readings using a deck of 88 cards.

NEW! Soul Essence Portraits ~ feed your sacred soul. Pet Portraits too!

 “Juicy Alive! Your Creative Soul Guides make me feel like I’m not alone. They restore something in me…make me feel sane again.” ~ Tangerine Bolen, Revolution Truth Founder

http://CreativeSoulGuides.com

Gentle Eva & her angel wings (Creative Soul Series)

Even one day off from painting the Lefties (ie. Creative Soul Series) leaves my intuition FLAT and impatient for RESULTS. So take heed my Coyote Friends: I believe because it is absurd.

Ib succulum fanastis.

gouache on paper drawing by Laguna Beach artist Kathy Crabbe

Prints and cards are available. Email Kathy to find out if the original is still available.

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.