Catherine Phillips of Ostara London is an abstract painter and video artist. Having recently moved home I have been given the unique opportunity to look around the internet with fresh eyes, with a new mission and a new perspective.
The basis of my research has been around interiors and design, namely looking at ways to add colour, design and style to my happy new house to make it a unique looking and feeling home for us. It has been during my digital travels I have stumbled across Catherine and her artwork, which excites me, calms me and inspires me.
Catherine’s work has been featured everywhere from Putney Library to Notting Hill, and thanks to the magic of the internet, may be viewed from the comfort of your sofa. You may even buy some of her pieces to enjoy in your own home.
To be honest I’ve always been put off buying “real” art in the past because I assumed that it would be too expensive however I’ve been pleasantly surprised. Browsing Catherine’s online shop and galleries I’ve realised that her pieces are very affordable, amazing considering the time and expertise that has no doubt gone into each one.
Given that I have little or no artist talent in the traditional sense (I was told at school that everyone should take an artist subject but that in my case they should probably make an exception) I do have a keen appreciation for those who do, and Catherine has talent in spades.
Whether you visit Catherine’s Ostara London gallery, shop and blog website to buy a picture or even greeting cards, or just to have a nosy you will no doubt find yourself lost in her galleries, enjoying the pieces as much as I have.
Art is just an emotive thing, isn’t it? Some of the pieces I’ve seen on Catherine’s website have make me stop, think, feel and appreciate. I just love the way that a piece of art can mean anything to anyone and that you may interpret each piece any way.
Gosh, look at me! Before you know it I’ll be inspired to frame some of my stick men drawings ?
As always, I’m keen to use my blog as a platform to share the work of individuals and small business who don’t perhaps have the budget the big businesses and corporations do. Even better, it’s great to see the face behind something you buy, particularly something that has been created by hand. Yes, folks, these artists are real people! Catherine for example not only (let’s face it) kicks ass when it comes to creating artwork but she also loves cats and practices tae kwon do.
If you are looking for something unique for Christmas or a birthday gift, either something Catherine has already created or perhaps a bespoke creation or for your own home I can’t think of a better place to start than on the Ostara London online shop. If you have any questions of Catherine you may catch her on Twitter or over on Instagram (I love her Instagram account).
As some of you might know, we moved to a new house a few weeks ago. The new house, despite actually only being down the same street is bigger and so much better laid out. I love it! Roy loves, and the kids love it. Now, of course, I have the opportunity to explore new retailers and to experiment with
My “need” (we all have a list after we move) was a bathroom bin. I loved the colour of this