Catherine Hingson

The Playful Paintbrush

Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, and Pastels

I am a local artist creating original paintings representing freedom. The freedom to play, to explore, and to experiment. The freedom to think outside the lines using color, shapes, and textures. The freedom to connect with nature and explore its complexities. Using a variety of mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastels, my paintings capture the personality of place, whether the environment of the Oregon coast or its coastal communities. I’m a contemporary artist with an impressionistic style, weaving bold color choices, strong brushwork, and my personal journey into each painting as I symbolically express the interaction between humans and nature. I find great joy in losing myself in the flow of the creative process and in how that flow sparks curiosity and learning. Sketches, value studies, and color experimentation lead to a deeper exploration of my subject matter. When my paintings resonate with others, and people comment about how fun, bold, or playful a work is, my job as an artist feels complete.

website: theplayfulpaintbrush.com

email: playfulpaintbrush@gmail.com