Cathryn P. Cooper

Artist Bio

Cathryn was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She displayed talent at an early age and began private instruction with Atlanta artist Kathryn Burke at age 6. She continued her studies of drawing and painting and earned a scholarship to Atlanta College of Art (now Savannah College of Art and Design) in 1976. After graduating in 1980 with a BFA in Fine Arts, her main focus was painting and photography. With a love of music and theater as well, she maintained her involvement in the arts community working at the Woodruff Arts Center.
Cathryn has participated in shows throughout the southeast.
In 1993, she won a competition sponsored by Argo Wiggins, parent company of Arches Paper. In celebration of their 500 year anniversary of the Arches paper mill in Epinal, France, she personally presented her winning entry to them which now hangs in the mill's headquarters. That inaugural visit to France inspired further trips overseas to document her sojourns in photographs. In addition to her painting, her award winning photography is another voice for her expression.
Cathryn's unique paintings continue to evolve. She currently works with collage on paper and canvas using assorted materials to create elaborate mixed media pieces. Her inspiration is often derived from nature, using leaves as a common motif. Her pieces have been sold to corporate and private collectors throughout the United States and the European community.
She divides her time between Atlanta and North Carolina. With studios in both locations, she continues to expand her creative horizons.