My name is Catherine Mein. I was born in Lima, Peru, and lived there until the age of three. We eventually ended up in Maryland where I grew up. At eighteen, I got married to my high school sweetheart. We spent the next seven months on a honeymoon backpacking around the world.
I have a BA Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Washington and also studied at the Art Institute of Seattle. I studied watercolor painting for ten years with a spiritual focus using principles found in the writings of Rudolph Steiner and Goethe receiving a degree in Illuminism.
Following that, I wanted to balance my education and studied with national teachers in the areas of watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media to sharpen my technical skills. I have been an artist for over 40 years and have loved my artistic journey.
I have won nine national awards through the years from the Artist Magazine's Annual Art Competition. This was in the area of Abstract/Experimental Art. I was then invited to have my artwork published in a North Light Book called "Art Journey Abstract Painting... A Celebration of Contemporary Art " Presently, I have my work at the Koman Fine Art Gallery in Vero Beach, Florida. I also have art work available for sale. Some of my many interests and skills are: Watercolor, Acrylics, Collage, Geli Printing, Decorative Painting, Pen and Ink, Drawing, Altar Making, Shibori Dying, and Making Journal Books.
