Exhibitions

Cathy Earle’s artist statement 2021

I have been painting for over 35 years primarily in watercolour. My painting palate consists of just 3 tubes of paint. I mix all of my colours from the primaries, which keeps my colours rich and vibrant.

I am inspired by subjects with vivid colour, dramatic light, and shadows and patterns in fabrics or china.

I am fascinated with large dramatic flowers and natural vegetation and how it grows and undulates freely, constantly changing and unfurling.

The shadows and reflections created by the sun in my paintings add an abstract element. I start a painting by looking at my subject as shapes of colour, and then I look for how these shapes relate to each other in terms of continuity throughout the painting.

Depth is also an element that I always strive for, that is why my paintings are made up of many, many layers of colour.

I have been exploring painting with coloured inks and some acrylics recently as well as my consistent watercolours.

I teach my primary colour mixing technique to my students in watercolour classes throughout the year.

 

Cathleen Earle Biography

Education

2013-2015
Graduated Interior Decorating program, Lambton College, Sarnia, ON

2003-2005
Graduated, Communication Design Associates Degree Saint Clair Community College, Port Huron, Michigan

1985-1992
Graduated, OACA Diploma Fine Arts, Ontario College of Art, Toronto, ON

1981-1982
Illustration Program, Sheridan College, Brampton, ON

1980-1981
Graduated, Art Fundamentals, Lambton College, Sarnia, ON

 

Recent Exhibitions

September 2021
Paint Ontario 25th Annual Juried Show Lambton Heritage Museum, Grand Bend

August 2021
CSPWC Beyond the Edge Juried Show online

September 2019
“A Delicate Balance” The Lawrence House, Sarnia, ON

January 2019
“Floyd Gibson Juried Art Show” The Lawrence House, Sarnia, ON

January 2018
“Floyd Gibson Juried Art Show” The Lawrence House, Sarnia, ON

May 2018
“Passion” Artopia Art Gallery, Sarnia, ON

September 2015
“Connections and Interpretations” Gallery in the Grove, Bright’s Grove, ON

May 2014
“Out of the Blue” The Front Door Restaurant, Sarnia, ON

December 2013
“Floyd Gibson Juried Art Show” The Lawrence House, Sarnia, ON

April 2011
“Recent Works” Inverlynn Art Gallery, Whitby, Ontario

October 2010
“Seasons” The Lawrence House Center for the Arts, Sarnia, Ontario

March 2007
“Reflections” Gallery Lambton, Sarnia, Ontario

November 2000
Inverlynn Art Gallery, Whitby, ON

September 1999
Wagner Rosenbaum Art Gallery, Toronto, ON

April 1999
Inverlynn Art Gallery, Whitby, ON

June 1996
Inverlynn Art Gallery, Whitby, ON.

June 1995
Acanthus Interiors and Designs, Port Hope, ON.

June 1994
Inverlynn Art Gallery, Whitby, ON

October 1992
Linton Shaw Art Gallery, Port Hope ON.

May 1992
Art Gallery of Northumberland, Cobourg, ON.

October 1991
The Kenneith Gallery, Sarnia, ON.

June 1990
The Kenneith Gallery, Sarnia, ON.

 

Grants, Awards

2021
CSPWC Beyond the Edge Juried Show Honourable Mention Award

2019
Award “Floyd Gibson Juried Art Show” The Lawrence House, Sarnia, ON

2018
Award “Floyd Gibson Juried Art Show” The Lawrence House, Sarnia, ON

2015
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

2013
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

2011
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

2010
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

2007
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

2001
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

1998
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

1996
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

1994
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

1992
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

1991
Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council

 

Collections

CSPWC Diploma Collection, Rodman Hall Arts Center, St. Catharines, ON

Our Lady of Mercy Church, Sarnia, Ontario

Board of Education, Cobourg, Ontario

Acanthus Interiors and Design, Port Hope, ON

 

Memberships

Member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour

 

Art Instruction

Currently teach my own watercolour classes to beginners and intermediate students online and plein air programs.

2015-2019
Introduction to Watercolour for adults at The Lawrence House Center for the Arts

2008-2011
Taught Watercolour, part time studies program, Lambton College

2000-2005
Watercolour Teacher, Gallery Lambton