Deborah Cavenaugh Introduces A Collection of New Paintings By Eight-Year Old Wilmington Artist, Charlotte Armitage.
Charlotte, a student of Deborah’s and the daughter of Dr. Sam and Debbie Armitage, created these paintings from October 2009 through June 2010. Having just completed the second grade at Friends School, Charlotte paints about the things that interest her, delight her and tell her own story. Her works are complete, composed, colorful and, just like Charlotte, bring such joy to the world. With impressive drawing skills and tremendous brush control, her technique, artistic insight and abilities belie her age. Charlotte also writes fiction and poetry, composes for violin and piano, and sings in a beautiful, child’s soprano..
I create all of these ornaments from copper, canvas, shell and glass. I really love them. Plus, I can name drop many of these with a beach or person’s name as I create them myself. All-in-all a pretty cool addition to your tree or special gift to give.
A short introduction to my newest Jewelry Collection. I am so happy with it and would love to know what folks think about it. It’s just a few minutes long. Thanks for taking a moment to look closer at my work.
“I’m setting the course by the truth in my heart and knowing that all will be well”
Deborah discusses her artistic journey to this work, the inspiration behind the painting, the new themes that emerged from its’ creation and what she means by “setting the course in your life by the truth in your heart.”
Deborah takes us for a closer look at “life flows sweetly by down by the sea” and discusses the familiar female figure in this and many of her paintings, Mrs. Mazursky. The iconographic Mrs. Mazursky was very important in building Deborah’s desire to become an artist, and her emergence a breakthrough moment for the artist.
Deborah Looks Closer at her painting, “today is my new day,” and discusses the ways in which her art relates to her life as well as the inspiration for some of the images and symbols that appear in her work. She reveals that this work came at a time of great transition pointing out the ways in which it relates to her personal journey.
Deborah takes a look at the painting, “there is always another journey” and discusses the story the work tells. It is an interesting look inside her own life and a timely discussion of the resilience life demands.
“there is a restoration that comes only through tending the heartgarden”
Deborah takes a closer look at her painting, “there is a restoration that comes only through tending the heartgarden” discussing what the term “heartgarden” means to her personal philosophy and elaborates on the use of these ideas in her art.
Deborah takes a look at her painting, “living with the ebb and the flow” and discusses why she enjoys creating the little houses that sit in the water. Explaining her idea of living at the edge of the world where one must always deal with the ebbs and flows of life, Deborah discusses what she likes about this piece
Deborah Cavenaugh is a self-taught American watercolor artist working in Wilmington, North Carolina. Her colorful and inspirational fine art and prints invite viewers into a world where she explores the familiar subjects of home and family.
