FEATURED ARTIST: Catherine Roach

I have a treat for you today…

I love art. My home and office are filled to the brim with the work of artists that I love. And, while I have a significant appreciation for the talent it takes to produce realism, I prefer not to own it.

I want the artwork I own to inspire me to dream of what can be, not what already is. Admittedly, that is my personal choice.

I am a fan of modern Romanticism in art and artists. I own work that leads with the heart and confronts it in a cerebral way. I like the idea of the gifted hero following inspired creativity and knowledge to produce genuinely special work that defies norms and expectations.

The work of Catherine Roach took me by surprise.

I researched every piece of her work that I could find electronically. By the time I had viewed it all, I felt like I had an intimate experience.

Roach’s work makes me sad a little, but I find myself smiling at the wit with which it is packaged. I am aesthetically drawn to Roach’s frenzied sense of composition and use of color and then smacked by its raw, personal commentary.

When I asked about her process, it all became a little clearer. Roach says, “I begin a piece by reading over the scribbled down sea of words from that day, and placing images for these statements in my head at first, jotting down ideas as I go. I work rapidly without restraint, not holding anything back, to some extent of a free write. I use a large variety of media when creating, from pens to watercolor, and acrylic to digital. Knowing I don’t ever have a limit, creating for myself and no one else is what drives me to a finish.”

I often ask artists what their favorite food is because I’m a foodie…and I am nosey that way. This is a food-themed art blog–loosely speaking, but I rarely publish artists’ answers.

This time, I have to expose Catherine for what she is…a goldfish eater. The comfort of cheese all wrapped up in a glowing, albeit tiny, smiling package. Very telling, Ms. Roach, very telling.

Catherine Roach is currently attending The New England Art Institute in Boston for Graphic Design, and approaching her final semester in January. And I must admit that I am concerned that she will always keep her work to herself like her own private little treasure. I am bothered because I want to own the work of Catherine Roach. And, I believe that is the highest compliment any viewer can give any artist.

I am a fan of taking medicine with a spoonful of sugar. Catherine, thank you for the sweet surprise. Thank you for letting me publish just a little glimpse.

I am inspired.

103 thoughts on “FEATURED ARTIST: Catherine Roach”

Catherine’s art is always inspiring – inspiration to live, fully.

Very good work. Even as a person Catherine is all-inspiring. Her work is fun with it’s use of composition and colors. The work also displays a quality of humility. She hasn’t yet reached a limit for herself in her adventures with art and I’m sure she won’t find it. Which is good.

I love Catherine’s work. It’s definitely thought-provoking.

iiii love your work!!

I like how she displayed her art work. She is very creative and has a good eye.

your greatness has no boundaries!! <3

fantastic stuff! she’s great

I LOVE Catherine’s work. Her inspiring and quirky art always makes me smile. Like this -> 😀

catherine is an incredible artist — one of her graphic art pieces states, “we search for these places at the end of the earth.” this phrase has done a lot of work to revolutionize my life, and i credit catherine’s art with sending this little revolution to me.

Catherine’s work has so much depth and a refreshing style that’s really unique. I love her stuff and can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

I love how this artist uses different types of media to create her art.
I think it’s very interesting that she makes it look so simple yet
the messages are so profound. I like how there are a lot of stray
marks. It leaves the observer staring at the pictures longer, as if
trying to solve a puzzle with so many different clues. I love the
idea of combining poetry with drawing.

Having been one of Catherine’s college instructors, I’ve seen many examples of her creative thinking, design and art. Well done!!!!

I really enjoy Catherine’s use of mixed media, and I am definitely looking forward to seeing more of her work in the future. Keep it up!

Nice work! congratulation.

It’s clear from her art that she is passionate and insightful. I too would love to own a piece of her work.

Catherine your Art makes may heart happy! <3

I can definitely see the emerging of a talented artist. Someone very creative, gazing at the same world we all share, with a fresh eye untainted by commercial art. I wish continued success in all your endeavors. Keep the sharp inquisitive perspective, as well as your sense of humor. We all need more.

I love your art. I’m rooting for you to win artist of the year. Sincerly your friend Ryan.

Beautiful balance and personal texture. Nice work Catherine.

Your amazing Catherine, you have a wonderful gift!
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Love her work!! What an inspiration to keep working in my journal, too! I would love to see her win the artist of the year title from ArtAndArtDeadlines.com!!

Roach is creating some very interesting work. Thank you for telling us about her.

Her voice is so strong and familiar. Feels like the inside of my head talking. I love it!

I really like this broad a lot. Bright but meaningful with just enough whimsy.

Catherin’s work is amazing…it gives us a glimps of what an amazing and talented person she is. she is not just a wonderful artist but she is someone that immediatly makes a great impression and brings a smile to your face….great job! you deserve the artist of the year award!