Cathy McClelland

Cathy McClelland has drawn and painted most of her life. She studied illustration at the Academy of Art College, in San Francisco. In 1979 she moved to the north shore of Lake Tahoe for the summer and never left. Lake Tahoe's beautiful environment are a constant inspiration for Cathy, bringing her close to heart of nature. The mountains, water, forest, moon, animals and stars feed her creative spirit and imagination. Her technique of acrylic paint, using both airbrush/hand, colored pencil and other embellishments to enhance and detail her work, gives her creations a feeling of depth and a soft magical beauty.

Nature and the mystery of the universe play a big part with my inspiration. I like to weave the two together in my creations, hoping to inspire others to enjoy the beauty of nature and the wonderful creatures around us. My colors can be bright magical stage colors to moody blues or anything in between. When I start a piece of art, it always seems to take on a life of it's own. The anticipated colors can change as well as the mood of the piece. I never really know how a piece will turn out. I learn from each creation I do. Like life it is a never ending journey."

“Our world is full of miracles and magic. We just need to recognize the beauty and truth of this, and bring it into our lives and into our hearts. I hope that my artwork can be a contribution to others in that direction."
- Cathy McClelland