Category Archives: fine art

framed watercolor of cat

Several Original Sketches Sold

Over on my feline art sit, The Creative Cat, I post a daily sketch of my cats among other images, photos and informative articles and stories. The sketches began as a way for me to get a little practice each

framed watercolor of cat

Several Original Sketches Sold

Over on my feline art sit, The Creative Cat, I post a daily sketch of my cats among other images, photos and informative articles and stories. The sketches began as a way for me to get a little practice each

Great Rescues Calendar and Gift Book

I’m pleased to present my first published work, truly a labor of love from creating the portraits within it to collecting the stories and designing, printing and publishing it. Great Rescues is a 16-month desk calendar and gift book featuring

Great Rescues Calendar and Gift Book

I’m pleased to present my first published work, truly a labor of love from creating the portraits within it to collecting the stories and designing, printing and publishing it. Great Rescues is a 16-month desk calendar and gift book featuring

image of burnished light on water post cadr

Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit: Burnished Light on Water

Join me for my fifth annual poetry reading and art exhibit, “Burnished Light on Water: Reflections in Evening Light”. I’ll read new poems inspired by evening light and reflections and an exhibit of paintings and photographs. About My Annual Poetry

image of burnished light on water post cadr

Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit: Burnished Light on Water

Join me for my fifth annual poetry reading and art exhibit, “Burnished Light on Water: Reflections in Evening Light”. I’ll read new poems inspired by evening light and reflections and an exhibit of paintings and photographs. About My Annual Poetry

cloud study framed pastel painting

Sold a Painting in Exhibit at Galleria

I love it when one of my paintings goes to someone who really loves it. The woman who purchased “Cloud Study” said she just enjoyed looking at it and couldn’t wait to have it in her home. What more could

cloud study framed pastel painting

Sold a Painting in Exhibit at Galleria

I love it when one of my paintings goes to someone who really loves it. The woman who purchased “Cloud Study” said she just enjoyed looking at it and couldn’t wait to have it in her home. What more could

painting of a creek in autumn

Entry for Best of PSI Art Exhibit

I’ve entered this painting The BEST of Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators Exhibition, part of  Art on the Rox, opening October 9, 2010, Father Ryan Arts Center, McKees Rocks, PA. Each member of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators can choose one

painting of a creek in autumn

Entry for Best of PSI Art Exhibit

I’ve entered this painting The BEST of Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators Exhibition, part of  Art on the Rox, opening October 9, 2010, Father Ryan Arts Center, McKees Rocks, PA. Each member of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators can choose one

image of past card for open house

Open House at Portraits of Animals and Carnegie Antiques!

Join us at this event on the first weekend in May! I’ll have all of my greeting cards, notecards and small prints and photographs of cats and dogs and flowers and nature as well as a few unique items just

image of past card for open house

Open House at Portraits of Animals and Carnegie Antiques!

Join us at this event on the first weekend in May! I’ll have all of my greeting cards, notecards and small prints and photographs of cats and dogs and flowers and nature as well as a few unique items just

“Pawprints and Raindrops” published in Catnip Chronicles

One of my new poems is published in this online magazine of all things of interest to cats and their people! Visit the page to read the poem, and don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom to get to

“Pawprints and Raindrops” published in Catnip Chronicles

One of my new poems is published in this online magazine of all things of interest to cats and their people! Visit the page to read the poem, and don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom to get to

I’m a Featured Artist on Dharma Trading Website

I’ve been creating linoleum block prints for years; I’ve always found something appealing in the stark black and white of solid ink shapes on paper, and then the variations of ink colors and paper types. I’ve always enjoyed making prints,

I’m a Featured Artist on Dharma Trading Website

I’ve been creating linoleum block prints for years; I’ve always found something appealing in the stark black and white of solid ink shapes on paper, and then the variations of ink colors and paper types. I’ve always enjoyed making prints,

“Pawprints and Raindrops” is Featured on The Daily Tail Blog

My newest feline-inspired poem “Pawprints and Raindrops” and my painting “Sunday Morning” are featured on the award-winning The Daily Tail blog! Please visit to read and enjoy, and also to read wide-ranging daily stories and images about cats, dogs, cows,

“Pawprints and Raindrops” is Featured on The Daily Tail Blog

My newest feline-inspired poem “Pawprints and Raindrops” and my painting “Sunday Morning” are featured on the award-winning The Daily Tail blog! Please visit to read and enjoy, and also to read wide-ranging daily stories and images about cats, dogs, cows,

I Am Interviewed by Author Ingrid King

Ingrid King, author of Buckley’s Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher, has featured in an interview on The Conscious Cat in “An Interview with Animal Artist Bernadette Kazmarski” as I explain how I came to be inspired by my

I Am Interviewed by Author Ingrid King

Ingrid King, author of Buckley’s Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher, has featured in an interview on The Conscious Cat in “An Interview with Animal Artist Bernadette Kazmarski” as I explain how I came to be inspired by my

Join Us Saturday, February 20 at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Reception Hall: I’ll be working on my new painting My art will be on exhibit I’ll have my poetry for guests to read The Espy Post room will be open for docent tours

Join Us Saturday, February 20 at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Reception Hall: I’ll be working on my new painting My art will be on exhibit I’ll have my poetry for guests to read The Espy Post room will be open for docent tours

Join Me Tonight for Poetry and Art

Coming Spring: Poetry Reading Twelve new poems and one new piece of artwork, plus a display of favorites originals, prints and notecards! And remember that the theme is SPRING! Join me at my fourth annual poetry reading and art exhibit

Join Me Tonight for Poetry and Art

Coming Spring: Poetry Reading Twelve new poems and one new piece of artwork, plus a display of favorites originals, prints and notecards! And remember that the theme is SPRING! Join me at my fourth annual poetry reading and art exhibit

Found Artwork in an Old Sketchbook

I found a half dozen or so sketches of my cats in an old sketchbook. These are practice sketches, or “wake-up” sketches to get my creative juices flowing during the day at home. I always sell these, and I sometimes

Found Artwork in an Old Sketchbook

I found a half dozen or so sketches of my cats in an old sketchbook. These are practice sketches, or “wake-up” sketches to get my creative juices flowing during the day at home. I always sell these, and I sometimes

Sold a Print at The Black Lamb

This one is fairly popular, “Birches 2: Radiance”. I’m glad for both Rebecca, the owner, and me that a print sold within two weeks of placing artwork there. The original of this piece is created as an ink sketch with

Sold a Print at The Black Lamb

This one is fairly popular, “Birches 2: Radiance”. I’m glad for both Rebecca, the owner, and me that a print sold within two weeks of placing artwork there. The original of this piece is created as an ink sketch with

E-newsletter and Articles on The Creative Cat

Celebrating Our Animal Companions Animals give us so much in everyday life, but my cats have given me my career Each time my life changed course, they were there to provide inspiration for a new possibility—when I decided to paint,

E-newsletter and Articles on The Creative Cat

Celebrating Our Animal Companions Animals give us so much in everyday life, but my cats have given me my career Each time my life changed course, they were there to provide inspiration for a new possibility—when I decided to paint,

“Deck the Walls” at Gallery 707

Art is sold right off the walls, replaced with yet another piece from October 30 to First Night. AAP’s annual “off the wall” holiday event opens this Friday, October 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gallery 707, 707 Penn

“Deck the Walls” at Gallery 707

Art is sold right off the walls, replaced with yet another piece from October 30 to First Night. AAP’s annual “off the wall” holiday event opens this Friday, October 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gallery 707, 707 Penn

Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Membership

I juried into this organization this fall and was notified this week that I was accepted. Jurying is complicated—seven images on disk sent with the application, then three live works left for jurors to inspect on another day. I applied

Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Membership

I juried into this organization this fall and was notified this week that I was accepted. Jurying is complicated—seven images on disk sent with the application, then three live works left for jurors to inspect on another day. I applied

pastel painting of evening on a meadow

“Evening on the Meadow” Original Pastel

“Evening on the Meadow”, donated to Allegheny Land Trust Bounty in the Barn Benefit. I design their newsletter, and when the photo of this place came over I decided right away I needed to paint it. The photo was taken

pastel painting of evening on a meadow

“Evening on the Meadow” Original Pastel

“Evening on the Meadow”, donated to Allegheny Land Trust Bounty in the Barn Benefit. I design their newsletter, and when the photo of this place came over I decided right away I needed to paint it. The photo was taken

Carnegie Painted IX

At the 3rd Street Gallery, 220 Third Street, Carnegie Above is my entry in this annual art exhibit, Forsythe’s Farm in Winter. It’s ink with watercolor washes, just the right thing to capture that field of unbroken snow. Consider stopping

Carnegie Painted IX

At the 3rd Street Gallery, 220 Third Street, Carnegie Above is my entry in this annual art exhibit, Forsythe’s Farm in Winter. It’s ink with watercolor washes, just the right thing to capture that field of unbroken snow. Consider stopping

A New Commissioned Portrait, “Madison”

I actually have a new portrait to do for an old friend. Through yet another old friend I reconnected with the girl who lived in the house next door to where I grew up. Girl—heck, I think we’re both women

A New Commissioned Portrait, “Madison”

I actually have a new portrait to do for an old friend. Through yet another old friend I reconnected with the girl who lived in the house next door to where I grew up. Girl—heck, I think we’re both women