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 the Northland wayside, 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.

Commissioned Work

	"The Ponderosa Hustle" (image 12" x 10") Created for fundraiser promotion at The Arboretum at Flagstaff, September 10, 2011
"Hart Prairie: After the Summer Monsoon" (Image 28" x 40") Commissioned by private collector
"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

Affiliations

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:

I Get The Zebra 20" x 14" Original in Artist's Collection $200 for Giclée

Calendar

Upcoming Shows in 2011