These mixed media paintings juxtapose images to create an unexpected composition and tell a story within a story.

Cathy paints directly from nature. At other times she sees nature through the lens her own imagination.

Just as parables paint word pictures, Cathy’s paintings depict an idea or tell a story.

Hebrews 11 & 12 describes the faithful cloud of witnesses from Bible times. These paintings represent witnesses from Cathy’s life who have been an encouragement to her.

The rapids of the flowing water have become the robes of the women who are a part of the nature surrounding them.

Patterns of water flowing across the surface of the marble sculptures suggests not only the texture of the marble but also suggests the passage of time. Time has not changed the beauty and vitality of Michelangelo’s sculptures.

The strong color on the faces of the youth suggests that something is not right about the happy scenes. The young peoples lives were devastated by drugs. The carnation on the red couch represents a life cut short.

These paintings are from direct observation or from photos which record a period in time.