Isa's Journal and Studio Blog

The Release: The Story Behind the Painting

The Release: The Story Behind the Painting

The Release Singer Editions Print A rabbit image for the beginning of February. And the story to go with it....
Elk Dreams

Elk Dreams

Elk above my home. There is no succinct beginning or end to a garden season. Rather, the seasons are on...
Into the Blue Again

Into the Blue Again

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it...
Picture of the artist Isa Catto and two studio employees posing while on a snowshoe hike

Team Players

The studio team is officially on vacation and I’m the last one standing. Isa Catto Studio definitely earned a break...
photo of hands holding dirt with a sprout coming out of it

Small Business Saturday

Some thoughts on our country of small businesses for today, November 28th, Small Business Saturday. It wasn’t until I was...
kraft box and wrapping paper laid out in preparation for wrapping - scissors, tape, pencil and ruler are ready

How to gift wrap a telescoping box

What is a telescoping box? A telescoping box is simply a two-piece box-- there is a compartment to place your...
Design Inspiration: Endangered American Birds, California Condor

Design Inspiration: Endangered American Birds, California Condor

“The greatest danger to our future is apathy.” Jane Goodall } --> California Condor After reading about the drastic decline...
pink and red yarrow in lush garden

Design Inspiration: The Story Behind our Scarves

Fiona in our Scarlet Dahlia Flowerkisser Silk Scarf "When I wear a silk scarf I never feel so definitely like...
potted sapling mangroves

Mangroves

Mangrove Flowers. Since I draw so much inspiration for my work from the natural world, I’ve come to realize I...
open sketchbooks on a table

Something to Write "from" Home About

A drawing in my sketchbook. These days constant upheaval is our new normal. The daily data is grim and this...
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