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Born in 1967 and raised in Surrey, Cathy now lives in Exeter, Devon, where she raised her family. She initially trained as an Early Years Montessori teacher before gaining a BA (Hons) in Humanities from the Open University in 2004.
Her return to the visual arts began with her involvement at Double Elephant Print Workshop, where she quickly immersed herself in the varied techniques of printmaking. Cathy’s primary focus is on relief printing, working in small editions using both multi-block and reduction linocut and woodcut processes. Her work is characterised by a strong emphasis on line and form, with carefully considered use of colour to support balance and composition in both semi-abstract and figurative designs.
The natural environment, especially the landscape and coastline of Devon, serves as a major source of inspiration. Cathy draws on memory and repeated visits to specific places to develop her imagery, often abstracting the landscape to capture its essence. Recently, she has been exploring this theme further through monoprints, using layered stencils and mark-making to create expressive and abstracted scenes.
In addition to landscape-based works, Cathy also produces more figurative prints, including depictions of birds, architecture, and still life, while retaining a bold, graphic quality.
Cathy’s work is widely exhibited across the Southwest and beyond. She is a member of MAKE Southwest and produces her relief prints on an Albion Press at Double Elephant Print Workshop using Lawrence linseed oil-based inks and acid-free papers such as Zerkall, Fabriano Artistico, and Somerset Velvet.
Her editions are typically small, with subtle variations in tone and coverage reflecting the hand-printed process. Alongside relief printing, she occasionally produces screenprints and monoprints, the latter offering a more spontaneous approach.
Cathy’s designs have been published by Art Angels Publishing, Canns Down Press, Candlestick Press, and Faber & Faber. Press
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