March 5, Reenie!

 AND it is my best friend's birthday, and he's over at the Armory with our son right now, watching Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in celebration! And the Current is playing the concert LIVE right now if you want to listen!

This is one of those gorgeous cats that took me so long to get right, I started her this morning as usual but I was just not happy when I had to stop and I had SUCH a busy day i wasn't able to get back to her until tonight, and i'm still not sure I'm totally happy.... I love her eyes, and there are so many colors in them. Usually with cats I use the eye color to inform the background, but I'm not sure this worked...

But here is what my faithful patron and friend Carolyn wrote about this beauty~

"Our niece, Noelle, thought she could never have a cat due to her father, ( our brother in law) Jason's cat allergy .

In the aftermath of the tragic death of our sister, Minda, Noelle's parents ( Jason and our sister Gloria) came to our house and were surprised to discover that Jason could breathe fairly well around our Siberians, Fast Eddie and Zefir !

We then surreptitiously invited Noelle over to play with them and when all went well again, her parents were able to surprise her at Christmas with the plan for her to get her own Siberian kitten ! Adorable Reenie has now joined their household!"

8x8 acrylic on wood

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March 4, NOT a cat! Guardian of the Field

 Okay, so I had to switch today's cat to another date, and didn't quite have another cat pulled up in time, so I painted this donkey, who I really wanted to paint for a while! Isn't he great? I think this is Jack, at my friend Nancy's ranch in Hastings, and he is quite handsome, isn't he?

I had started this one last night and was able to finish him up this morning- love his eye~

Hope you are well! It's wonderfully foggy in Minneapolis today, feeling a bit British here- or maybe Irish...?

12x9 acrylic on wood

$215

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March 3, Snowboots

Snowboots has the most amazing eyes.... dang!  i'm pretty pleased with those!  sorry I couldn't fit her sweet little white feet into the painting, i'm sure that's where she got her name!  And here is her story~

Our Snowboots was found by Standish park frozen to the ground in January 2021 by our friend’s daughter. We thought she was 2 months or so she was so tiny but it turned out she was just malnourished from living on the street.

They couldn’t keep her so we nursed her for a couple of days, she was a fighter and scarfed down food even though she then was terribly sick for the first few days and when we got her to the vet had every parasite they knew but responded well to flea treatment and is happy and healthy now :).

6x6 acrylic on wood

$150

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March 2, Phoebe!

 It's the second day of March already, and the world keeps turning. I had a hard time sleeping last night, I have to admit- I imagine plenty of you did too- what keeps me going is seeing people continuing to help other people, to step out of their comfort zones and say something. We have to keep this up, my loves~

Really, I do believe love is stronger than hate.

And this is Phoebe! She is a two-plus year old rescued Torti-Mix and I worked hard to get that coloration right in her fur... torti-s are SO beautiful, brindles too, love that color mixing and it's a tricky little puzzle to get the darks and lights right... also the light in her beautiful blue eyes was fun to play with~ whew!

I still have room for more kitties if you know anyone who'd want one painted!

8x8 acrylic on wood

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30 Cats in 30 Days FIRST CAT is POPPY! And OFFICIAL LIST!

I picked Poppy for the first cat because she is just so darn CUTE with those huge green eyes.... I hope you like her too!

And those whiskers were so much fun too!

Here is what Michele says about her beloved Poppy~

Poppy Veda Corbeil

A feisty feline, Poppy was a beloved  companion sharing life with 3 family members over her 17 years. Named Veda as a kitten by my niece, her first human, she became Poppy when she moved to my mom’s home.  Poppy loved the ‘full and endlessly interesting’ dining room table, knocking things off with her paw for attention. Poppy grew to love affection,  tapping my arm with her paw when she wanted cuddles. A peaceful, purring presence in my life, Poppy followed me everywhere, her humans loved and miss her. 

 January 2009-October 2025. 

Official List is below~

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March 2026

1- Poppy 6x6 for Michele

2- Phoebe for Greta 8x8

3- Snowboots for Natalie 6x6

4- Smokey for Christine D 6x6 PIF

5- Reenie for Noelle 8x8 COMM

6- Malone for Linda B

7- Kiki Marika for Christine

8- Gertrude Grace Butterball for Natalie 6x6

9- Islay for Carla 8x8

10-Wheezy for Greta 8x8

11- Zefir for Carolyn 8x8

12- Cole and Friend for Judy 8x8

13- Shayna for Rob & Judy 8x8

14- Pearly Mae for Rob Ward

15- Grayson in a bag for Kim 6x6

16- Harold in a bag for Kim 6x6

17-Maddie for Bean

18- Cole in the Sink for Judy

19- daughters cats for Beth

20- Beth’s cat

21- Burt for Jolyn

22-

23- Maxie for Bean

24-

25- Velvet for Bruce 8x10

26

27

28- Pippin Piper McGee 12x12

29

30

 

Feb 25, Otter Touch

I painted this one up at Wolf Ridge with our pack of 7th graders this week- it was fun to have an audience and my act of painting made more of them willing to pull out the watercolors and paper I'd brought along. So they joined me in painting in the sunshine through the giant windows looking out at the cold blowing snow!

This is a photo Duane took at the MN Zoo last April, the older otter reaching down to the younger one- I love the open paw and the muted neutrals of the water in this one!

12x6 acrylic on wood

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Feb 19, A Commission!

 Whew! time passes very strangely lately.... I can't believe Monday was just a few days ago. And it was 50 degrees- it took me an hour and a half to get home yesterday after school, because of the slushy snow and the slippery slight inclines that people couldn't get up and had to back down. The snow is BEAUTIFUL and I am so grateful because I didn't want winter to end quite yet. 

And this is a commission I just sent off yesterday! Otto was a fun one to paint~

8x8 acrylic on wood

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January 20, a Commission, because we could all use a smile...

  Not that this makes the world that much better, but I do believe in holding joy where we find it. And my joy is in animals, and pets, and painting those things...

I put this in the wrong spot on my blog so I'm reposting it now, in February!

This is a commission that makes me smile, and made me smile as I was painting it. I am very grateful for all the love our pets give us, and fill our hearts, and steady our nerves so we can keep standing up and working to have the best world possible for our future adults, our children, to live in.

Oh, and I'll also include a video from the Art Sled Rally for you, Sat Jan 17th, here in Minneapolis- it was so joyful and ridiculous and the best medicine for me~

Reba and Grace

  This was a lovely one to paint, and I got to paint it not just once but twice! My panels I was using developed hairline cracks after I was nearly finished with the painting which was extremely frustrating, and needless to say, I won't be using that manufacturer any more... poop.

It is always a challenge to paint a pair of pets, and the better the photo of the two of them is, the better the painting will be!  This was a good photo and I loved the bright light and dark shadows involved.

Oh, and I'm also excited to invite you to come to the Bloomington Center for the Arts or Artistry this coming Thursday the 12th of February for a Reception for my show there, Minnesota Neighbors! I'll be there from 6-8 with some snacks and beverages and I'd love to see you if you're in town!

Jan 5, Another Commission!

 This morning the dogs woke me up a half an hour earlier than I needed to get up. So I got up anyway. Over winter break, I'd let them out and feed them and go back to bed. Can't do that today! Time to get back to work!

And speaking of work, I'm still working on a few recent commissions that came in just before Christmas with the understanding that they'd get done when they get done. That's a nice time line, though honestly I do work best with a deadline!

This is a double pet portrait for a friend from high school. He was hoping I would include our mascot, the Brady Bronco hidden somewhere in the image, and I tried but it just was too obvious anywhere I put it and it bothered me, so I took it out.

I just loved those steady, patient, attentive and loving faces...

8x10 acrylic on wood

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Commissions!

 This is Riley!  Such a fun piece to paint~

Come try your hand at it this Saturday and paint your own pet with me!  more info and sign up here!

Riley, 16x8

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Donkey Love Light

 Here's another donkey painting for your Sunday- I had some fun figuring out what color to make the background- I didn't want to just leave it green...! 

Loving where I'm at, and who I'm with, and I hope you are having some fun time for the holidays as well!

Working on a batch of commissions, trying to get them done before Christmas!

If you're wanting a painting for a gift let me know! Take a look at what's available on my gallery here, and I can get it to you before Christmas eve if you live in the Minneapolis/St Paul area!

Happy to help you get some color in your holiday!

XOXOX

12x6 acrylic on wood

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FriYAY! Whew!

Sheesh!  I haven't posted anything in a while because I've been a bit busy!  You too? Got those holiday cards ready to send? Tree up? Guests coming over so house cleaning is underway? Are you working on your sabbatical proposal too?

Of course, a lot of what I'm painting right now are commissions, so I can't exactly post those yet... but here's another sweet horse from Nancy's ranch in Hastings!

12x6 acrylic on wood

$165

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Donkey Ears

 yes I've been painting lots of things- otters, cats, dogs and DONKEYS. Did I mention that I went to visit my friend Nancy at her ranch in Hastings, and got to take a ton of photos of these incredible creatures? So be prepared... there will be a few more of these!

I love the length of their faces and that tufty, rough, grey fur, and those long soft looking ears...

Oh and those EYELASHES!!!!

So sweet~

12x6 acrylic on wood

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11/24 A Commission

 There's still time if you were hoping to have a pet painted for yourself or a friend!  Get on my list asap though!

This is a sweet kitty for a friend~ the photo wasn't well lit, but I think I managed to get some life in there!

And there's still a couple spots left in this coming Saturday's Paint Your Pet class! 1:30-4!

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Lil' Green Cup

 This was a demo, maybe last week I think? For my painting class~ we were doing 10 minute paintings and talking about using limited brush strokes and I think that's what this was- Its a sweet little merimac teacup, a sage green with a creamy inside and the shape sometimes defies what your brain is telling you...

I have a couple more Paint Your Pet classes this November, and then maybe a couple in December but we'll see about that, so there is ONE this Sunday the 23rd, and one a week from this Saturday just after Thanksgiving on the 29th- you can sign up here! Right now, I am REALLY needing the meditative sweep of my paint brush to pull me into the present and stop worrying (at least for a minute) about everything...

Come paint with me!

It really is like yoga for your brain...

6x6 acrylic on panel

$75

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One-Day Paint Your Pet Classes in November!

 I just wanted to put this here so you'd be sure to see it!

PAINT YOUR PET One-Day Class Opportunities in NOVEMBER 2025!

At Studio #210 in the Ivy Building in South Minneapolis!

Dates available are~

Sunday November 23,  2-4:30pm

Saturday November 29, 1:30-4pm

Just $65 covers all materials and my time for one 8x8 acrylic painting by YOU!

Click here to sign up now!

Even if you've never picked up a paint brush before, I can help you paint your (or a loved ones') pet~ I have been teaching children and adults for over twenty years and have learned from the best. 

This class is a One-Day, TWO and a HALF HOUR class in acrylic painting on black panels for $65 including ALL MATERIALS and all the help and humor I can provide! 

You will go home with something beautiful to hang on your wall or to give to someone as a unique one-of-a-kind gift. 

The only thing I need from YOU is an emailed photo of your pet (to katcorriganart@gmail.com), and I'll crop it and print it to fit our panels so you can paint it all on your own!

Come prepared to work! This is a working studio space and I do have aprons to lend out, but do be aware that acrylic doesn't come out of fabric easily~ if you don't have an apron, you can bring a paint shirt~

And you can also bring a friend!  Bring a snack! Bring your favorite beverage!  I always have tea available and sometimes treats, but this can certainly be more of a painting party than that!

Kids aged 8 and up are welcome as long as they have a willing and supportive adult to assist!

Sign up now!

You can VENMO me at @kat-corrigan, my icon is a deer and the last 4 digits of my cell are 6675!

OR use this Paypal Link!

 OR this QR code!

Also not an otter...

 "Come Have A Cup With Me!" This was a demo painting from my last painting class, and it was a push to my students to paint a simple still life BIG!  Stacking the cups does make it a little more complicated, and I am pretty happy with how it turned out!

That white cup just glows and the brown middle mug is velvety dark, and the shadow worked out well too! 

12x16 acrylic on canvas panel

$200

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10/23, Not an Otter...

Sorry, I haven't had the kind of time lately to get things done, and Max has a sore throat and a bit of a fever so I'm distracted, and he's also supposed to be doing tech for the Roosevelt School One Act plays this week! I'm trying to find a link- Here's the address- Roosevelt High School 4029 28th Ave S, Mpls 55406 and the plays are FREE!  This is 3 One-Act plays, directed and performed by students, each about 30 minutes with intermissions between each, and we'll have home-made baked goods for sale ($1 each!!!) to raise money! Duane made a HUGE batch last night of pumpkin cookies and chocolate chips and snickerdoodles!!! ALL GLUTEN FREE!

And this is Max!

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10/21 Otters Up!

 This one has more muted and neutral colors than I usually use, and it is a funny size too, 10 3/4 inches by 4 3/4 inches, so it's a little under $100 bucks and I'm putting a hanging system on the back so it can hang immediately, cuz framing it might be pricey...

I love the fluid motions and that open back paw- look at all the toes!!! Do we still call them Toe Beans on wild animals?

I gotta get down to the zoo!  All these are from past photos and I was hoping for some new ones! And we don't have that many days left in October!!!

10 3/4 x 4 3/4 acrylic on panel

$95

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10/18 Otterly Alert!

As we all are, sometimes, otterly alert to what's around us, what's happening, where we're afraid, where we find our joy... I hope you are finding some joy today, wherever you are! I took my mom to pick out new frames on Friday and it was a hoot!  We both picked out new ones and it was fun taking photos of mom trying on some unusual shapes and colors...  And now I find myself second-guessing my new pair, which I won't have for a couple weeks.  Am I going to still like them? Will I look like myself? Eeek!

6x6x6 acryolic on canvas

$66!

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