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Artist's Statement

“By observing the details in everyday surroundings, I find a wealth of ideas: from the smallest of sweet peas on my garden trellis, and the rhythm of color in the Japanese flower gardens, to the soaring San Francisco Peaks in Northern Arizona.”

Capturing the colors of nature in both sunshine and shadows, Catherine pulls the viewer into the very soul of the painting, as she blends negative brushwork – using the white of the paper rather than white paint – with glazed transparent watercolors for vibrant representations of landscapes, florals and still lifes.

Biography

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Catherine has lived most of her adult life in Arizona. Art has been an important part of her life since age 10 when her mother presented her with her first set of oil paints. Raising a family, with a career as a Registered Nurse, took precedence until a newfound love for watercolor brought her back to the studio. Small classes and workshops by talented artists have influenced her unique style of painting.

She works in her home studio and paints from still life compositions and her own photographs, composing them into fresh and novel arrangements.  
   

Commissioned Work

"Plateau: The Land & People of the Colorado Plateau", commissioned illustrations, Spring/Summer 2005, Volume2, Number1. Commissioned by Julie Sullivan, Art Direction and Design, Museum of Northern Arizona.
"Old Friends" pencil sketch for commemorative invitation, August 2005. commissioned by the family of the Director, Museum of Northern Arizona
"Take Time for Tea", Recipe Book, Cover Art, February 2002, comissioned by P.E.O. Chapter AY, AZ.

Publications

"Appetizers for the Flagstaff Open Studios, 2007", artwork featured
"Flag Live", featured artist, August 19, 2004; April 5, 2007
"Plateau: The Land & People of the Colorado Plateau", commissioned illustrations, Spring/Summer 2005, Volume2, Number1
"Arizona Republic", January 9, 2004
"Watercolor Magic", featured artwork and techniques, August 2003
"P.E.O. Record", Artwork Featured, November-December Issue, 2002
"Take Time for Tea", Recipe Book, Cover Art, February 2002

Affiliations

Arizona Artist's Guild (AAG), Juried Member
Arizona Watercolor Association (AWA), Juried Member
Arizona Art Alliance (AAA), Juried Member
Artist's Coalition of Flagstaff (ACF)
Northern Arizona Watercolor Society (NAWS), Juried Member
P.E.O., Chapter AY, AZ

 


Representation by Galleries and Other Venues

In addition to Catherine's works in private and corporate collections, select pieces of Catherine's artwork can be viewed at:

In Phoenix at:
Esprit Decor Gallery and Framing
5533 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ,
(602) 248-0700.
In Flagstaff at:

Interior Expressions
18 N. San Francisco St.
(928) 774-6616
www.InteriorExpressionsFlagstaff.com


Itsy Bitsy Spider

10.25 x 12.25"

$350 for Original
$95 for Giclée

Itsy Bitsy Spider
Kiss His Toes For Grandma Kiss His Toes For Grandma
15" x 21"

$450 for Original
$155 for Giclée

 

Upcoming Shows in 2008

August 4 - September 1.
Solo Show

Artist's Reception:
Monday, August 11, 2008 5:30pm-7:30pm

Brandy's Restaurant
1500 E. Cedar, #40
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-779-2187
www.BrandysRestaurant.com
September 20-21
Flagstaff Open Studios

Demos in my studio!
1401 N. 4th St., #202, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Cell 602-918-0234
www.flagstaff-arts.org
10am-5pm
October 1 - 31
Solo Show

Meet the artist - Art Walk:
October 3, 6pm - 9pm

Wil McNabb's Fine Jewelry
18 N. Leroux St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-213-1572

 

© 2004-2008
Catherine V. Sickafoose

C. Sickafoose.. Catherine V. Sickafoose CVS Watercolors
7507 North 22nd Place, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Telephone 602 943 2193 or Cell 602 918 0234 or eMail Catherine