As a child Cathy loved to draw, sew and make things. Later photography, portraiture and gardening became favorite activities as well. Around 1995 she discovered soft pastels as a wonderful medium for portraits, landscapes and still lifes. It is still her medium of choice sometimes used with gouache and ink in illustration. Her interest in children’s book illustration began while working at Chemers Gallery where she was surrounded and inspired by not only fine art, but also exceptional original children’s book illustration, some of the best in the industry. Cathy and her husband live in California and are now enjoying our nine grandchildren who provide endless inspiration for children’s illustration.