Catherine Nash, TWSA

Biography

Catherine Nash grew up on the northwest side of Chicago, attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Art studying commercial art and fashion illustration. 

She has been painting in watercolor since 1990. Her major interests are in portraits, landscapes and abstract design, with a nature theme.

Catherine continues to study, taking and giving workshops, discussing and teaching all aspects of watercolor painting.  She has been awarded Signature Status in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, currently shows her work locally and nationally and is honored to be part of the permanent collection of the Norris Gallery. See Exhibits, Etc. Page for current events.

• Her memberships include:

• Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Vice President and Signature Screening Secretary

• Lakes Region Watercolor Guild, past president

• Illinois Watercolor Society.

The Transparent Watercolor Society of America, (TWSA) is a national organization promoting the art of watercolor painted in a transparent manner, meaning no opaque paints are used, such as gouache or acrylic. The art has been referred as the most difficult medium to control because the paints are layered so that the white of the paper shows through giving a glow to the work. The use of flowing water adds an element of excitement as it sometimes brings surprises when spontaneity is allowed.  A Signature Status is an honor given to an artist who has been accepted into the TWSA exhibit for three or more times.  After ten acceptances the artist is awarded Master Status.

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