"Paradise"
I just uploaded this new scan from my work!!
I just completed this mixed media piece. The image size is 14×18 inches. I used archival ink and derwent graphitint watercolor pencils.
This is drawn on illustration board and took many hours. I completed the border over a year ago and could not decide what I wanted to put in the middle. I was originally going to call this drawing “If I Could Help Design An Antelope” but as I finished it I decided that it had an old world feeling to it and the name “Paradise” seemed to fit.
you will not see this species anywhere as I dreamed it up:)
Any proceeds from the sale of prints and cards from RB will be donated to The Philadelphis Mission. You may view their contact info. on my front page.
Thanks for looking!!

You can also purchase this design on authentic postage stamps at www.zazzle.com/catherinehowell
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AnitaInverarity
WOW- Is this the work you were tellling me about. Its absolutely stunning, such goergeous tones and detail, love what you’ve done with the border xxxx
Catherine Howell replied
This is not the one, Anita. I am in the process of finishing that one, now. Though, I am going to make prints of this one, too, as soon as I get it properly scanned.
I did draw this one on a piece of off-white board.
Thanks very much for leaving such nice comments!
Barbara Glatzeder
Grand! I love your older frames – good thing you didn’t lose them!!! All the details integrated into them, and the ‘hidden’ bits … lovely work!!
Catherine Howell replied
Thanks very much, Barbara!! As the years have gone by, I started adding different items in the borders. I think they add something…a different dimension?
I really appreciate your wonderful comments!
Don’t know what I’d do without you and Anita here, on RB:)
Alexandra Felgate
Oh my!! This is truly stunning. Beautiful details, I really love your border work, so detailed and textural, makes me want to reach out and touch it!
Catherine Howell replied
Hi Alexandra!! Thank you SO much for your sweet comments:) It encourages me to keep on creating what I love. Sometimes, I finish one of these drawings with the border and I wonder if they’re really any good, But I make the decision to keep creating what is inside and I decide to not fret about it. Maybe sometimes it’s the letdown after the excitement of designing something, working on it, and then finishing it. I’m going on…sorry!
Thanks, Alexandra:)
Alexandra Felgate
No apologies allowed Catherine LOL, I really love all your work, there is so much passion in it and you have developed a lovely style all of your own. Its beautiful, please don’t ever give up on a drawing, it gives me so much pleaseure to see you’ve added a new artwork, I get all excited, and go “ooh, lets see what she’s done now??” so there you go, you have a big fan in me tee hee xxxx
Catherine Howell replied
I also love to view your work, Alexandra:) Thank you for your kind words:)
BLYTHART
This has a warm friendly feel to it.
Catherine Howell replied
Greetings, Dave! Thank you so much for the kind comments!! I’m going to try to create the next few drawings like this with the warm colors. Have you tried the Derwent Graphitint watercolour pencils??? They are incredible. That is what I used for this one.
Matthew Scotland
beautiful work, yes very warm and caring
Catherine Howell replied
Thanks very much, Matthew!
pinkyjain
So very beautiful, the details are amazing & spectacular
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you so much, pinkyjain!! I do appreciate your time spent on my portfolio and for the kind comments!!
Monica Engeler
Nice. Lots of attention to detail. Awesome.
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much, Monica! I appreciate your time spent on my portfolio:) I hope things are well with you:)
catherine walker
This is so gorgeous!!
Catherine Howell replied
Catherine, I am so sorry I missed your kind comment!! Thank you very much:)
AngelArtiste
Truly beautiful.
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you So much, dear!!
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
isn’t this looking like a burned forest
amazing ink work
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much, Ismail:) I appreciate your comments!!
Kristy Dorris
Catherine, your work and your talents just amaze me, this is beautiful!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you for your very sweet comments, Kristy!! I appreciate them very much:)
Nada Pantle
far out! that is amazing. your work is so detailed. beautiful. x
Catherine Howell replied
Hello Nada! Thank you so much for your amazing comments!!
Michael Scholl
gosh!!!! Beautiful!!!!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much, Mike!!!! You have encouraged me today:)
Antanas
grear work
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much, Antanas!!
Vanessa Anderberg
Wonderful!!
Catherine Howell replied
Thanks, Vanessa! I appreciate your comments.
Kseniya Beliaeva
very nice work!
Catherine Howell replied
Thanks very much, Kseniya!!!!
sunrender
beautiful!
Catherine Howell replied
Thanks very much!! I appreciate your time!!
elenaoleniuc
Wonderful work !
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you for your comments:)))
andrea verstegen
Beautifully illustrated.
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much, Andrea:) Thank you for your time and kind comments!!
Adam Gormley
Beautiful piece Catherine, very well done! :)
Catherine Howell replied
Hello, Adam:)
Thank you very much for viewing my work and I truly appreciate your wonderful comments!!
TREVOR IRWIN
Stunning talent that has created a real beauty to see. Catherine, this is awesome. Thank you for donating it to Philadelphia Mission, working in remote villages in Africa, Via “His hands working-Christian Mission Group.I invite all to
http://www.philadelphia33.org/
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much, Dear Trevor. I pray you have a safe and successful mission trip in JUne as you travel to India.
I appreciate your view and comments concerning my work!!
Susan van Zyl
Wonderful work!
Catherine Howell replied
Hello Susan!! Thank you very much for viewing my work and the nice comment!!!!!
Patricia Anne ...
lovely look!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much, Patricia Anne!!!! I appreciate your kind comments:)
stephanie allison
Wow!! the detail is amazing! i wish i had your patience!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much, Stephanie!! I am sure you have patience! Your work is beautiful:)))
Kseniya Beliaeva
fine graphic!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very kindly, Kseniya!!!!
Catherine Howell
Mariska
Stunning image , love the frame too, beautiful colour palette.Bravo!!!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you, Mariska!!!!!!!!!!!
I truly appreciate your time and comments:)))
Diane Swarts
Beautiful detail. Love this.
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you again, Diane, for commenting on my work and for your time!!!!
linmarie
I know all the work that went into this piece,, many of mine are sold now, and never took pics, of them,, this is just amazing,, your matte really makes my eyes cross,,, LOL,, GREAT JOB,, LINMARIE
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you, linmarie!! I love your comments!! I am really trying to keep a record of every work. I take my large work to Kinko’s and scan it on their large roll scanner and then I bring the file home and edit it with a really great editing program called Gimp. I only paid 2.99 USD for this program because it is still being developed. Thank you, again!!
Sharon K. Shubert
AWESOME WORK!!!!
Catherine Howell replied
Hi Sharon!! Thank you so much for commenting on my art!!
Sharon K. Shubert
Can I feature you as my guest artist on my blog? I do that from time to time, but haven’t featured anyone in awhile. :)
MelDavies
Wonderful art, love all of it. Mel
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very kindly, Mel!!!!
Stephanie Smith
Stunningly beautiful!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you again, Stephanie!!!
Arlene Zapata
Excellent design sense + illustration blend!
Welcome to the Buyers’ Club!
Catherine Howell replied
Hi Arlene,
Thank you for your wonderful comments and thank you for welcoming me into the club!!
Meeli Sonn
My fav also. Gorgeous.
Catherine Howell replied
Hi Meeli Sonn,
Thank you for your time and kind comments!!
Dan Shalloe
There is such peace about this. Delightful.
Catherine Howell replied
Hi Dan!! Thank you so very much for your sweet comments!! I truly appreciate them:)
Michael Scholl 29 days ago
Really great!
Catherine Howell replied 28 days ago
Thank you, again, Michael, for your time and wonderful comments!!!!