The Gretchen Show

I collected a lot of great shells (mostly clam) on the New Jersey shore last autumn and recently found a trove of oyster shells on the beach in Casco Bay when the ice finally melted.

They make beautiful little artworks.

Summer Cat - 2 of 4. Spring Cat too! Autumn and Winter Cats still to come.
Original artwork: watercolor, acrylic, pencil and ink on hot press watercolor paper. 6x6". Available to good home.

Happy new year everyone! I’ve had a flu/cold/whatever for about a week and a half so the holidays were mostly just days with no holly or jolly 🙄 😁 but I’m feeling better now!

I hope you all had a great holiday season and that 2026 is a CATASTIC year. :- )

This is Tulip, who has beautiful eyes and a tulip shape on her side where her different fur colors come together. She was a commission that I enjoyed painting so much. I hope to paint many more cats this year!

I’ve included a few process photos for those who are interested.