Cathy Cullis

Born in London 1969, I studied English and Art as a BA Hons degree and then went on to complete a Masters degree in creative writing. My poetry and visual work have evolved over time, particularly in recent years as a professional artist. Now establishing myself as a mixed media artist with a particular interest in embroidery, I continue also to write and paint.

My painting explores inner worlds and identity; images and ideas are worked with a fluid dynamic in mind. The human figure is prominent in much of my work, whether I am drawing, stitching on a tiny scale or painting larger watercolours. Whilst I seldom work from life, I use my own self and other models for reference in my image making. I'm fascinated by the eyes as window to the soul, and as witness to experience.

Work is inspired by a wide range of cultural references and styles, including early medieval artists, early photography, fashion, art brut, or 'outsider art'. I'm also very interested in folk art and crafts.

Choosing watercolour as my primary paint media, I attempt to exploit the luminosity and sensitivity of layers. Often my portraits are made using a wet-into-wet technique of painting.

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