biography
Catherine, nicknamed "Katina", spent her childhood and undergraduate years in Northern Ohio. She entered and won many art competitions and was frequently called upon by teachers, family members, and organizations to help out when a design or an artistic hand was needed. After graduating from Kent State University and starting a family, she moved to the Atlanta area. There she taught community art classes, received her masters in Art Education from the University of Georgia, and taught art in the public schools. Katina now works full time on her painting and sculpture. Her experience as a high school art teacher allows her to work comfortably in a variety of media and she enjoys this flexibility. She has been inspired by viewing many of the worlds great contemporary and historical artworks in her travels throughout the United States and Europe, and by working with numerous professional painters and sculptors. She also studied with several nationally known artists. Most of Katina's paintings are executed in acrylic, pastel, or watercolor. She works mainly in her studio but spends a few days a month painting "en plein air" in a variety of regional locations. She often alternates finely detailed work with large energetic pieces. Her recent floral and still-life interpretations vibrate with color and her large organically inspired conceptual pieces have initiated a great deal of discussion and intriguing interpretations. She is currently sketching and making plans to continue these themes three-dimensionally in metal. Katina shows work in several galleries and juried competitions and also creates pieces on commission. Her studio is located at the Tannery Row Artist Colony in Buford, GA. Members of the Colony open their studios to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 - 4:00 PM.