AHOY! Meow! CIAO!
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
Thank you for stopping by to have a look at the way I see. I hope you will find something in my photos that brings you peace, a feeling of transcendent beauty, and joy.
I decided to use CATBOAT to title my collection of work because, well, I love cats and boats, cats on boats and indeed catboats too. A peek into my Swedish ancestry lead me to discover that in ancient times Vikings apparently traveled on boats with cats and so, this made the name even more fitting for my adventures in art. I bring to my work the adventuresome pioneering Viking spirit with the Italian and Mediterranean eye for beauty from my mother's heritage. In my watercolor word there's a nod to the English in there too, as that bloodline is in the mix and we all wonder if the English really do still rule the waves.
I endeavor to bring more heaven into view in my work, capturing moments of wonder and ease to balance out the seriousness of this being human. Perhaps you will find something here that helps time slow down for you and reminds you why you are here.
With cheer,
Holly Westergren
WORDS ABOUT WATERCOLORS
Nature is my first inspiration but I am also enjoying animal characters which may some day turn into children's book subjects. England's countryside as well as the rugged seascapes of the British Isles are an inspiration and you may notice elements of German and Swedish folk art as well. Italian landscapes are next.
Upcoming EXHIBIT / ESCSB, Parksley, VA July 31, 2026-August 31, 2026
I am honored to have a summer collection of photographs on display at the Eastern Shore's new Behavioral Health Center in Parksley, VA. I am joined by other local artists who are showcasing their work and partnsering with ESCSB to promote the importantce of the arts in the pursuit of recovery, wellness, and well being.
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