Catherine is an experimental Artist- “I believe in always pushing myself, searching for new and different ways to express what yearns to come forth from deep within my being”.
These are Experimental Paintings created with my hands, arms and fingers with paints that I formulate to have the correct viscosity. Most of these paintings are created on a wood surface 4′ x4′. As an Expressive Arts coach, I am fascinated by the creative process. As deep emotions well up inside me to come forth in whatever form to be expressed, it is always a challenge to stay detached from any expectations to allow the final result to manifest.
From Anger to Light by Catherine Foster
My first step is to go deep into my emotions, then allow my hands, arms and fingers to flow with the energy I am experiencing.
This becomes an experiment in letting go of the ego, which often is concerned with creating the “perfect” painting, and instead allow the intuitive child within to create and play. I am always surprised at the results. For instance, this first painting in the series ” From Anger to Light” I let the feelings of anger totally come forth not even thinking of what I was doing as I screamed, cried, pounded the painting, pushed the paint then suddenly, the anger was gone. What was left was a free feeling of light and joy. I actually love this piece. Who would have guessed that anger could create beauty?
There is something so exciting and fulfilling about painting with my arms, hands and fingers. I love the gooey thick luscious paint and how it caresses my skin. It is so much fun to push the paint, scrape the surface, throw paint and be in the moment with whatever emotion I am clearing. I knew that I had to develop my own paints for there was nothing available I could purchase that would give me that feeling I longed for. I liken it to creating a cake from scratch with each step in the creation being fresh and real building upon each detailed ingredient until the cake is finished.
Frustration to Movement by Catherine Foster
Walking into the light by Catherine Foster
This series of paintings have been wanting to come forth from my heart and soul for many years. After a year of training as an Enwaken coach going very deep in my emotions clearing away old energy, I finally found the courage to follow my intuition and just play without any expectations. It feels like letting the inner child free
Releasing the Cords of Worry by Catherine Foster
Overwhelm by Catherine Foster