{Art Review}/Etsy Find: Cate Parr/Silver Ridge Studio Fashion Watercolor paintings and prints

April 26, 2011

I’ve always had a deep appreciation of artists and their ability to design a visual story. My mother also has this innate gift for creating beautiful illustrations of nature scenes and animals – unfortunately that ability got lost somewhere (err, maybe next generation especially since my husband’s father was a great artist too?)

I’ve appreciated art even more while attempting to decorate our home here.  I discovered Cate Parr (Etsy shop: Silver Ridge Studio) when I saw one of her watercolor paintings featured in a Lonny gift guide.  I was smitten with her surreal and colorful watercolor work and ordered a few original paintings; her collection features high fashion figures, homages to classic magazine covers, and whimsical scenes of luxury and life.  As Cate says “Fashion is all around us!”

It evokes my post from yesterday that glamour can really begin at home with a small touch from a lovely gown to a beautiful painting or print.

Here are a few favorite pieces:



French Champagne, Etsy, $35

I was fortunate enough to receive a print from Cate along with the paintings that I had ordered (does it look familiar :)? )  I was blown away by the quality of the print.  It is a professional archival Glicee print on BFK Rives paper.  The colors are extremely vibrant and the lines distinct.

I placed the print next to a small watercolor painting – while the shading is more nuanced in the original painting, the colors are even more striking on the print.  This is a definitely a chic ‘n cheap way to infuse color into your home!

Stay tuned for a giveaway soon featuring Cate’s work!

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  • Plami April 26, 2011 at 09:42

    These are all so beautiful!!! I love the way fashion and art blend together!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/

  • Pratishtha Durga April 26, 2011 at 11:20

    You are right. These are truly fabulous. And a great way to infuse some color into your home. Thanks for sharing.

  • Kristin H April 26, 2011 at 12:41

    “Fashion is all around us” yes:) Great illustrations!!!
    have a fab day!

  • Kristin H April 26, 2011 at 12:47

    I am not sure what happened to my comment…. will it come twice?
    Oh, well anyway! Great illustrations!!!
    Hope you are having a fab day!

  • Tara @ Haute Lunch April 26, 2011 at 13:51

    Wow- these are great! The prices are super reasonable as well!

  • Kim April 26, 2011 at 13:52

    Gorgeous prints! Such great finds for great prices. Thanks for sharing!

  • Julie and Lauren April 26, 2011 at 14:05

    Gorgeous- water colors are so fun. Looks beautiful.
    Xx

  • Twenty.Something April 26, 2011 at 14:58

    You’re right- these are awesome! So gorgeous. I want them in my apt!!

    xo
    http://artfashiontwentysomething.blogspot.com

  • quintessence April 26, 2011 at 15:12

    Can’t wait – love her beautiful work!! Lucky you!

  • Tanvi April 26, 2011 at 15:21

    They look amazing! I think I would like one too! …

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

  • Krystal April 26, 2011 at 16:02

    the artwork is beautiful, lucky you!

  • Midnight Cowgirl April 26, 2011 at 16:28

    Beautiful prints!

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION April 26, 2011 at 18:22

    Oh wow…these are amazing! I’m thinking I need that Vogue Cover for my dressing room. SO fab…thanks for showing these! xo

  • Aquí April 26, 2011 at 18:54

    gorgeous artwork! I adore watercolor!

  • Oh to Be a Muse April 26, 2011 at 19:12

    oh i love ‘french champagne’. watercolor art has always been one of my faves.

  • BigAppleNosh April 26, 2011 at 19:23

    So lovely!!

  • Melissa: Write it in Lipstick April 26, 2011 at 20:02

    such talent the watercolors are amazing

  • FashionJazz April 26, 2011 at 21:03

    Wow, these are stunning!! Hope you have a lovely day xx

  • Chessa! April 26, 2011 at 21:51

    these are gorgeous. so elegant. LOVE! thank you for sharing them…

  • Gracey April 26, 2011 at 22:06

    Wooow those are amazing! Love the Vogue one especially. Great photos 🙂

  • honey my heart April 26, 2011 at 22:18

    oh these watercolor paintings are beautiful. i love the softness to them. the champagne one is totally my fave 🙂

  • Heidi April 26, 2011 at 23:56

    Oh wow, these are awesome! That’s definitely something I’d want to hang in my house some day

  • shoe-radar.com April 27, 2011 at 02:27

    So beautiful xoxo

  • Jaime @ La vie...J'aime April 27, 2011 at 02:41

    so beautiful! i always wondered where your header is from 🙂 can’t wait for the giveaway!

  • FaeLove April 27, 2011 at 05:47

    oh these are great! i’ll be looking forward to the giveaway count me in!

    ~Fae
    http://www.rosypop.com

  • Burning Skies April 27, 2011 at 06:41

    These are so gorgeous! They look so realistic 🙂 I especially love the 2nd one .

  • Lydz xX April 27, 2011 at 08:20

    this is so amazing and beautiful, cant wiat to see the giveaway

    http://themashedup.blogspot.com/
    Lydz xX

  • A.M.D April 27, 2011 at 20:29

    These are literally amazing, I love them! What a great selection – thank you for posting x

  • Alena April 28, 2011 at 01:59

    Gorgeous! Wow. I wish I was artistic!!

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