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Montage courtesy Sonya Morgan, http://morgansites.com

Kate Johnson's Page

So...you FOUND the place! Sit down, have a cup of coffee...

An upcoming experiment is an Online Studio Sale, planned for this summer. I've been a professional artist for more than 25 years, and that has resulted in a GREAT PILE of paintings, drawings and sketches. I'm needing to clear out my studio and simplify my life, so if you've ever wanted an original painting at VERY affordable prices, watch for it!!!

I've recently opened a new eBay store, http://www.stores.ebay.com/katestreasures , so back to the learning curve. I must like feeling like a newbie! Getting lots more used to it now, though, and I find that having things available for people without the pressure of an auction is nice, too, particularly for things I have more than one of. I keep lots of my books and jewelry there! (So THAT'S what "available" means when you see someone's "about me" listings! It's store inventory!)

My name is actually Cathy, as you can see from the montage up top--but most often I'm known as Kate these days. I've been interested in making art forever--literally as long as I can remember--and in nature and magic since I was a kid. History has been a consuming interest since I was a teenager (almost forever!). I've written and illustrated articles for Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Early American Life, Women's History Magazine, Americana, Country Living, Sierra, Muzzleloader, Harrowsmith, Country Journal, Science Digest,Sports Afield and a few others(whew--wears me out, too!) I'm a contributing editor for The Artist's Magazine and Watercolor Magic (which pretty much means I write regularly for them, not that I edit anything but my own work), and was contributing editor and staff naturalist for Country Living for 11 years. I've written and illustrated 30 books, five on subjects of interest to the history-loving community, the rest art how-to (for North Light and Sierra Club) or natural history. I often use the pen and ink art I create for magazines or books in my faux-scrimshaw jewelry.

Recent projects are mixed media assemblages, small in size but rich in detail and texture (I call them "illuminated ephemera"). They've done very well on their maiden voyage on eBay--look under Self-Representing Artists, or just go directly to katestreasures, where you'll often find some of them in my eBay store.

Other recent directions have been a renewed commitment to journaling, real scrimshaw, done with a tiny pointed stylus, creating greenmen in various mediums, and painting miniature portraits as jewelry; some I do for eBay, some for galleries, and some as commissioned portraits. The commissions are mostly done on bone, legal ivory, or porcelain--a real challenge!

I have a small business, Graphics/Fine Arts, and publish books of interest living history interpreters and those with an interest in nature. We've published 7 books now, and more on the way. You'll often see some of these up on auctions or in my eBay store.

But back to eBay--it's lots of fun creating jewelry that someone else likes as much as I do, sharing my interest in nature, history, or the things just beyond the edge of the known world. I like making my art available for wear, or finding just that perfect something to offer. Since that fun new movie, "Pirates of the Caribbean" came out, my little booklet, Pyrates in Petticoats (about some of the famous and infamous female pirates), has sold great guns at auction! Thanks, all!

Of course, it's also great to clear some of a lifetime's collections out of my house! Waaaay too many books and antiques and collectibles (and ART!!)...gotta make room! :-) But best yet, I've met some terrific people here...

I'm affiliated with EBSQ, Self Representing Artists. You're welcome to visit my portfolio there...click on the ESBQ link below!

Or check out my constantly changing mini gallery at my Flickr Album, at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25146557@N00/. Things are not for sale from those sites, but you are welcome to contact me with any questions--many of the things there will find their way here to eBay.

I also have a Yahoo email announcement list to let my friends and buyers know about my latest auctions. If you're interested in keeping up with what's new from Kate's Treasures, click the link below. I don't share your email addresses with anyone, we all have WAY too much spam already, don't we!

Click to subscribe to katestreasures

To protect bidder privacy, when the price or highest bid on an item reaches or exceeds a certain level, User IDs will be displayed as anonymous names. For auction items, a bold price means at least one bid has been received. Note: Anonymous names may appear more than once and may represent different bidders. Item Start End Price Title High Bidder/Status 3748839754 Sep-15-04 Oct-24-08 12:11:34 $11.99 Terracotta Fairy/Fairy print, Cathy (Kate) Johnson EBSQ Available 3748841077 Sep-15-04 Oct-24-08 12:16:11 $11.99 Puckish Greenman print, Cathy (Kate) Johnson EBSQ Available 3751254409 Sep-26-04 Nov-04-08 15:35:37 $9.99 Masked Fairy/Faerie print, Cathy (Kate) Johnson EBSQ Available 4929150422 Sep-26-04 Nov-04-08 15:40:10 $22.99 Cobalt crystal & SS earrings, artisan made EBSQ Available 3765216980 Nov-26-04 Nov-05-08 06:46:46 $15.95 Goddess Offering print, Cathy (Kate) Johnson EBSQ Available 4515357500 Dec-28-04 Nov-07-08 06:22:52 $7.99 Pirates in Petticoats, Cathy Johnson, 1st Ed. Available 3777470088 Jan-20-05 Oct-31-08 15:23:42 $15.95 Faerie/Fairy Offering print, Cathy (Kate) Johnson EBSQ Available 4962168208 Jan-24-05 Nov-04-08 09:59:24 $14.00 Moss Agate Sterling Earrings, by Cathy Johnson EBSQ Available 4962184300 Jan-24-05 Nov-04-08 10:57:15 $21.99 Moss Agate Leaves Goddess SS Pendant Cathy Johnson EBSQ Available 4966891249 Feb-10-05 Oct-22-08 10:39:12 $23.99 Genuine onyx SS earrings artisan made EBSQ Available 5005661117 Jun-16-05 Oct-28-08 13:49:17 $23.99 Cobalt crystal & GF earrings, artisan made EBSQ Available 5045550859 Oct-20-05 Nov-03-08 10:47:52 $20.99 Faux Pearl & crystal SS earrings w/ vintage feel EBSQ Available 5045552514 Oct-20-05 Nov-03-08 10:52:11 $17.99 Faux Pearl GF earrings w/ vintage feel EBSQ Available 7732009063 Dec-13-05 Oct-28-08 17:37:27 $7.99 Excelsior Springs, MO, landmarks postcards Available 8927197571 Apr-17-06 Nov-02-08 18:47:03 $22.99 Moss agate, coral &SS earrings, artisan made Available 330005399763 Jul-07-06 Oct-24-08 12:51:16 $10.99 Cathy Johnson's 25 Art Tips data CD--NEW! Available 330005408941 Jul-07-06 Oct-24-08 13:29:53 $12.99 Cathy Johnson's "An Artist's Journal" CD--NEW! Available 330006197480 Jul-10-06 Oct-27-08 06:11:32 $11.99 Cathy Johnson's Artists' Photo Resource CD--NEW! Available 330009198323 Jul-18-06 Nov-04-08 08:11:49 $27.99 Elegant Onyx Teardrop earrings w/ vintage feel EBSQ Available 330025402557 Sep-05-06 Oct-24-08 08:38:54 $14.99 Cathy Johnson's "Historic Excelsior Springs" CD--NEW! Available 330063129964 Dec-14-06 Nov-03-08 10:58:06 $17.99 Big, Elegant Faux Pearl earrings w/ vintage feel Available 330063142738 Dec-14-06 Nov-03-08 11:26:06 $14.99 Ornate black enamel/silver earrings w/ vintage feel Available 330070871153 Jan-03-07 Oct-24-08 16:18:51 $16.95 SALE! Big, fun faux pearl earrings GF Available 330070873114 Jan-03-07 Oct-24-08 16:25:59 $22.99 Amber Crystal & GF Earrings CJohnson EBSQ Available 330070874938 Jan-03-07 Oct-24-08 16:34:50 $29.99 Faux Pearl necklace & earrings w/ vintage feel EBSQ Available 330070880192 Jan-03-07 Oct-24-08 16:55:40 $25.99 Aventurine teardrop cultured pearl, SS earrings Available 330077580988 Jan-18-07 Nov-08-08 17:19:03 $23.99 Cobalt Crystal 18th-C. style GF Earrings CJohnson EBSQ Available 330081578041 Jan-27-07 Oct-18-08 11:07:53 $22.99 Wine Pearl 18th-C. style SS Earrings CJohnson EBSQ Available 330081578272 Jan-27-07 Oct-18-08 11:08:25 $23.99 Amber Crystal & SS Earrings CJohnson EBSQ Available 330085872478 Feb-06-07 Oct-28-08 09:39:17 $12.95 Whatever Shall I Wear; 18c women's clothing, Riley Available 330101764645 Mar-22-07 Nov-11-08 07:41:42 $6.00 SALE! Slipware pottery vintage reenactor repro inkwell Available 330102528448 Mar-24-07 Oct-14-08 15:09:49 $22.99 Elegant Baroque Peach Pearl earrings w/ vintage feel Available 330102573703 Mar-24-07 Oct-14-08 18:55:53 $11.95 Living History, Drawing on the Past, by Cathy Johnson Available 330154279926 Aug-07-07 Oct-30-08 17:48:17 $11.99 Cocky Little Greenman print, Cathy (Kate) Johnson EBSQ Available 330165392347 Sep-12-07 Nov-05-08 18:00:43 $25.00 Carnelian Cross & Silk Ribbon Necklace vintage feel Available 350004729719 Dec-10-07 Nov-04-08 12:42:45 $10.99 Cathy Johnson's 2nd 25 Art Tips data CD--NEW! Available 350004732191 Dec-10-07 Nov-04-08 12:50:42 $10.99 Cathy Johnson's 3rd 25 Art Tips data CD--ALL NEW! Available 350061269050 May-17-08 Oct-14-08 15:39:59 $9.99 Nature Walks, by Cathy Johnson Ist Edition Available 350107725387 Oct-09-08 Nov-08-08 08:23:22 $9.95 Recreating the American Longhunter revwar Available 350107749671 Oct-09-08 Nov-08-08 09:10:01 $9.95 Who Was I; Creating a Living History Persona book Available Go see all current items for sale by this member. I've been pretty lucky with my feedback--people are terrific, and I've had some great buyers--lots of repeat buyers, too. Here are some of the latest: User:bayleafbooks( 2254)  Date:Oct-09-08 11:03:05 PDT Praise: Quick contact and payment. An excellent eBayer. Thank you!! User:naudini( 774)  Date:Oct-02-08 18:57:54 PDT Praise: Smooth and fast transaction, prompt payment. Thank you User:wood2550( 405)  Date:Oct-01-08 15:48:23 PDT Praise: Great communication. A pleasure to do business with. User:mcwethycompany( 43)  Date:Sep-24-08 09:03:09 PDT Praise: This buyer was so prompt at payment, that she was ahead of me! She's a jewel!!! User:lostns8s( 1376)  Date:Sep-23-08 14:25:07 PDT Praise: Thank you for an easy, pleasant transaction. Excellent buyer. A++++++. User:tobyyell( 294)  Date:Sep-13-08 15:38:21 PDT Praise: book as described, shipping fast -would bid again User:nanners87( 32)  Date:Aug-24-08 12:07:59 PDT Praise: great book, thanks! User:bvborg( 1916)  Date:May-25-08 18:19:29 PDT Praise: Prompt payment, thanks! User:decojim( 1371)  Date:May-06-08 14:20:15 PDT Praise: Thanks for your prompt payment!!! User:antiviclady( 649)  Date:Apr-30-08 19:13:50 PDT Praise: Sweet necklace! Thank you for the extra ribbon! :-) Smooth transaction! AAA+++ To see all feedback for this member, go to the Member Profile page. View this member's Reviews & Guides. View this member's My World page. To create your own About Me page, click here.