THE CAFE SERIES / Model – Madeline Taylor / Make Up & Hair – Sarah Hain / Photographer& Stylist – Naomi Mawson “Her red enamel teapot” by Netta Her red enamel teapot. If put on the spot and asked to decide what single thing I loved my Mother most for, I would have to say it was this. Mother carried the art of compromise with a sapphire sparkle in her eye. She conceded that to survive marriage and my Father’s Mother, a teapot was essential. Afternoons and cake were mandatory. I knew she would rather languish through this time of day with a delicate crystal tulip of Cinzano Bianco, slice of lime, with a sprig of mint if feeling really decadent, trumpeting James Joyce at twenty decibels to an enthralled purple exotic fighting fish in pride of place beside her black, soft lounge. Grandmother was never invited into the ‘reading room’. My Mother was an advanced conservationist in the 40s, very against pollution. Rebel red enamel teapot, not china. Flamboyant red glazed sumptuous strawberry tart on a virginal white plate. My Mother never deviated. She received Grandmother in the ‘front room’ twice a week. Mother always matched a tiny detail on her person to the sensuousness of her servings. Red drop earrings barely hidden and teasing within her russet red hair. A red garter that only I or Daddy actually saw. But I knew it was there, slightly bumpy on her thigh, under the smooth lines of her dress. We knew she was really really cross with Grandmother’s ‘tafering’ as she softly called it to Daddy, when she wore the large red rose at her throat and ‘lawdy be’ matched it with lurid red lipstick. Grandmother usually missed a few visits after Mother wore the rose. Daddy was very quite too. I still live with my Mother; well technically my Mother lives with me and my ‘tribe’ of children and love. She has dementia. I have a theory about brain deterioration. I know it is caused by excessive acquiescing. Women of my Mother’s era were the gold medallists in subjugation. It clogs up the brain. Words unsaid. Feelings avoided. Emotions denied. All sewage backflow. Mother is released from all that, she is quite aggressive. The red enamel teapot is now my treasure. Sometimes I need to serve tea in it with a red tart on a white plate. My Mother ‘sees’ me on those occasions. Her sapphire eyes snap into mine and she is momentarily shocked. Her knowing and gentle laugh will be brief but we treasure those seconds over the tea from the red enamel teapot. (Inspired by Tea & Tart a wonderful picture by Naomi Mawson)
sold as a mounted print to a mystery buyer This is my second instalment in the “nostalgia” series, the one I’ve been / withholding from you. Because of it’s very special mood I consider this to be my masterpiece in this series and in general, to date that is. Same general concept and techniques as in the other images from this series with the most important being the painted with light technique more nostalgia: /
This piece came from 30mins that I spent with a strand of pearls to get a feel for how I would do a sitting with a client..
Some more people photography… Model – Kirra Enjoy! _
From the series Fairy tales
OIL ON CANVAS
www.cathleentarawhiti.co.nz Model - Monique / Clothing supplied by - / Mystique Costume Hire / 233 Anglesea St / Hamilton / ph 07 83 83 505 Featured in Woman Appreciation / Thanks Shannon Featured in The Woman Photographer / Thank you. 700+ views People/Portraiture Pin-Up Pregnancy Photography HDR Photography Macro Photography Architecture Collaborations Skyscapes Animals/Birds/Insects Street Photography Everyday Objects Seascapes/Rivers/All Water Summer Photography Odd/Unusual Flowers/Plants/Trees Landscapes New Zealand Abstract Humour Black and White Photography Canon 40D Sold as a matted print 18/05/09 Others of Monique from 2 May 08 -
Self Portrait
Green beads
NOT FOR SALE / It will be show at Galleries in Israel and Seville as a Limit and numered Series of only 15 copies. / Price:1500 Euros / If you are interested please send me a mail. FROM LIMITED SERIES / TOKIO WOMAN / LOOKING FOR THE SEPIA / EL EQUILIBRIO DE LA MUJER FLOR / / / TEMPO / / / NIRVANA / XXI CENTURY / / / THE SADNESS OF THE PHARAOH / / / DELIRIUM / / / ORGASM / CARNIVAL / THE SAXOPHONE /
Acrylic On Canvas She’s always in this mood, noboby knows why and when it started. Maggie wears this wherever she goes, well, except to school. Her ambition: To fight for the rights of stray cats and be the greatest cat diva who ever lived. You can view and buy my “In The Mood For Cat” creations at my Zazzle gallery:
“All By Myself” by Eric Carmen “All By Myself” (Eric Carmen) When I was young / I never needed anyone / And making love was just for fun / Those days are gone Living alone / I think of all the friends I’ve known / When I dial the telephone / Nobody’s home All by myself / Don’t wanna be / All by myself / Anymore Hard to be sure / Sometimes I feel so insecure / And love’s so distant and obscure / Remains the cure All by myself / Don’t wanna be / All myself / Anymore All by myself / Don’t wanna be / All by myself / Anymore When I was young / I never needed anyone / And making love was just for fun / Those days are gone All by myself / Don’t wanna be / All by myself / Anymore All by myself / Don’t wanna live / Oh / Don’t wanna live / By myself / By myself / Anymore By myself / Anymore / Oh By myself / Don’t wanna live / I never, never, never / Needed anyone stock: / rebecca-parker-stock.deviantart.com / teatoo.deviantart.com / demoncherrystock.deviantart.com / pendlestock.deviantart.com other textures and blending photos my own
Self portrait.
A self portrait. My favourite self portrait as for once i’m depicting a side of me that’s real and not a show.
Spiderweb covered with morning dew.
This dreamy vision of fragrant Frangipani brings back to me the heavenly colors and scents of this alluring tropical flower which I was blessed to enjoy today in my friend’s garden. I would like to dedicate this image to everyone here at RedBubble and to send you all a virtual bouquet of plumeria. This has to be the best photo site available to anyone. The people are super friendly and supportive and the talent represented here is remarkable. The products which are shipped all over the world are of superior quality, with amazing attention to detail. I am privileged and blessed to be part of such a beautiful endeavor. My sincerest thanks to all!
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www.cathleentarawhiti.co.nz Model - Monique / Clothing supplied by Monique. Featured in All Things Orange / Thanks Lorraine Featured in DSLR Users Only / Thank you. Featured in Everyday Women / Thank you Shannon. Featured in Hairstyles / Thank you. Won the Ready? Set.. Let’s Club challenge in the Hairstyles group / Yay, thanks for the votes :) 700+ views People/Portraiture HDR Photography Macro Photography Architecture Collaborations Skyscapes Animals/Birds/Insects Street Art Street Photography Everyday Objects Seascapes/Rivers/All Water Summer Photography Odd/Unusual Flowers/Plants/Trees Landscapes New Zealand Abstract Humour Black and White Photography Canon 40D Others of Monique from 2 May 08 -
For MERGE Magazine, May ‘09 Issue [out now]. Editorial [Fashion] supplement using PROOF Cosmetics. Proof Website Concept/Styling/Hair/MUA/Art Direction: Stephanie Mountzouris / Photography/Editing: Moi Models [L-R]: Rose, Jackie, Bianca, Annalisa, Jessie & Moira MERGE website / MERGE on MySpace / MERGE on Facebook Copyright 2009 Harmony Nicholas & MERGE Magazine btw the shot got shrunk by RB so if you want to see a larger version check it out here
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