Available Artwork

Welcome to my online Gallery. These hand painted silk scarves make wonderful gifts.
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All "Breezes" are 11"x 60" unless otherwise stated

2017 Solar Eclipse

72” FRINGED SHAWL Habotai Silk
Handpainted Batik AUGUST 21, 2017
Our coordinated gardening for the last 3 years has been a gift for all of us in our little neighborhood. Judy Idol and I have shared seeds to allow for a wonderful cohesiveness of our flowers. So colorful and welcoming. The Sand hill Crane couple keep us company each year. Their song provocative compelling and the long awaited Great American Total Solar Eclipse 94.5% here in Bozeman. It was wonderful to share this natural phenomenon with so many. Although I spent this time at Daren’s Bench, I pictured it here in our neighborhood. I felt a desire to capture a bit of a world I will be leaving behind very soon. Many good memories, gentle neighbors stories held in this scene. Honoring the gift of living here together in our little Dell in Highland Glen

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Handpainted Batik       August , 2017
Tucked away in an everyday kind of neighborhood, Fruit laden Apple trees, Encircle a magical lily pond. A gentle water fall keeps a gentle rhythm. Breezes kiss the cattails and wild grasses. Dragonflies rendezvous. Water lilies bloom in the afternoon sunlight.
One man’s sacred space

Yellowstone Sunrise

Anticipation~Cool air ~Gentle breezes~Soft rippling waters. The sky lightens, Then brightens! All beckoning us ~ Be Here Now! Blazing Sun Light tops the peaks
Colors are all but obliterated from the sky. The Yellowstone River is awakened Mirroring ~Dazzling Dawn De~Light. Our Earth turns~
spinning us into a Brand New Day!!
Handpainted Batik     July 31, 2017

River Time

River Time ~ Real Time Flowing, flowing~ Always carving it’s way~ Back to the Sea~Almost tropical breezes animate this tenacious~ captivating tree. It’s Roots strong, clinging to the rocky bank. Leaves Dance joyfully!! drawing our vision against the current~upriver~Beyond the foothill grazing lands Into the Majestic Absaroka Mountains
Grace ~ Gratitude ~ Awe
Handpainted Batik       August 1, 2017

Horse Butte Gathering

Horse Butte is a special little world just north of West Yellowstone, Montana Hebgen Lake hugs its shores
It is gently inhabited. Steep hills and pasture lands.
Cattle and Bison graze. Wild flowers and tall grasses catch breezes.
Atop the Butte stands the old Fire Lookout. 15 Artists came together
Painting, sketch, socializing, And then eating
Our gracious hosts prepared an Amazing BBQ Buffet~
*THANK YOU!* ~~~~~~~~ *PERFECT DAY!*

Precious Montana Home

8”X54” Crepe de Chine Silk
Handpainted Batik August 24, 2017
“Each moment is different than any before it ~ Each moment is Different ~ It is Now”. Incredible String Band. How do we catch a hold of a vision? Say “This is what is?” ~ The magic of it all Light shimmering, shifting colors~ all colors Dancing, Vanishing and reappearing, transformed. To share in this wonder ~ The grand view from Faith and Ken’s home. A BLESSING!

Colleen's World

Plein Air at Colleen’s on a fabulous spring day  off Springhill Rd.  I think there was about 8 artists for the first paintout of this season.  A most welcoming venue with so many points of interest.  I chose the majestic Bridger Mountains with Ross Peak an easily identifiable landmark.  This property once housed The Decker School, closed in the late 1930’s.  The horse barn is the last of the structures on this land, and will soon be gone.  Garden flowers blooming, an apple tree that was caught in a frost this year diminishing its blooms,   yet lovely all the same  Aspens and pine trees, and heart rocks. Special time shared!

11”X60” Crepe de Chine Silk
On this glorious, almost summer morning, at this beautiful home marvelously  landscaped with vistas overlooking the Absoroka Mountains~ still snow capped, majestic and beckoning.  I found myself setup under a small precious Aspen grove, protected from the sun.  The shadows of leaves danced and flashed marvelous patterns onto my silk.  And so this painting designed itself. Most enjoyable to tune into natures whimsy.   I did put a hint of the mountains into it, since they certainly fit the criteria of Plein Air

Le Petit Chateau

This peaceful morning 10 artists quickly spread out to explore this enchanting venue. Magnificent trees, mature gardens, a fabulous tiered water fountain, the Chateau, of course, fast running Middle Cottonwood Creek, and then the vast views of mountains and sky. Old Montana preserved! For me, this day, it was this one shaded garden nestled in between the tall trees. A small waterfall, the gently flowing spring waters quenching the flowerbeds and kissing its rocky edges as it flows under The newly built stone bridge which reflects the style and coloring of the Chateau so beautifully.

Gallatin River's Journey

We are so blessed here in Montana to be witness to the confluence of our 3 rivers creating the Headwaters of the majestic Missouri River. On the banks Of the Gallatin River, Three or four artists and I painted under the protective shade of this grand old tree. The day was warm, and the gentle breezes caressed me. The trains clatter by, as the Gallatin River flowed on to rendezvous with the Madison and Jefferson Rivers about a half mile around next bend. Lots of sun and cool water and grasses.

Our Inner Rainbow

Within us all energy spirals in rainbow colors, alive and vibrant. It’s no wonder we are so drawn to the transparent bands of colored light we find arcing across our rain freshened skies.
Rainbows often symbolize~Blessings, Diversity, Inclusiveness, Magic, Joy, Optimism, and Inspiration.
I find these ascending colors irresistible to wear, and then hang it vertically to align with your own body and feel the connection.

Don's Amazing Irises

We just had to return to Don’s lovely expansive iris gardens. Sun shining, and we were there for the peak of spring blooming. The wind was blowing in gusts and strengthening as the morning progressed. I had my silk taped and weighted down as best as I could. I wanted to catch the essence of these lovely,~too short lived flowers. All colors and varieties. literally 1,000’s. Don has flowers that were part of his grandmother’s gardens. He keeps accurate records of each bulb. I decided to make this piece simple and designed it to wear for almost any occasion. Thank You Don!

Willow Creek Cemetery

A Place of Peace

Handpainted Batik August 7, 2017
A memory day, at Soldier’s Chapel
A Partial Eclipse somewhere below our horizon.
This little chapel is a gift for so very many folks. It is here to bring people together to share Memories, and feelings
Stories of Joy and Sorrows
The very design of this structure aligns itself with our majestic Lone Mountain, Big Sky, Montana

"Embracing Peace" heart with wings that enfold you

For those occasions when we need Love, Hugs, Confidence, Whenever…. Wrap yourself in this winged embrace and soar. Or simply when you desire a color boost, Positive Energy, hold an Intention or to complete any fashion statement.

"Winter Night Sky" Cozy Silk Wool 30"x30" shawl

"WoWMoM" tribute to all Moms

In love and deep gratitude to my MoM and all Mothers

12 Zodiacal Breezes

12 Zodiacal Constellation "Breezes"

12 Zodiacal Breezes

"Magpie Rendezvous"

"Magpie Rendezvous"

Magpies are strikingly patterned.
Talkative and clever, interactive birds of the
Corvid family. In this playful painting~
soaring, calling, rendezvousing, perching
Amongst the spheres of our solar system

"Dolphin Sunrise"

"Angel Embrace"

A great reminder that we are not alone. There are angels always available to assist us.

 Contact Helen for your own customized piece or with any questions
(406) 579~2755
 catchingbreezes@gmail.com