Cathy Xu
Cathy Xu is a watercolor painter based in San Francisco. She uses art to convey her joy to be fully alive taking in the essence and atmosphere of her surroundings. Her eye is captivated by the beauty of light, shadow, and shape. She paints landscapes, city life, and people. Anything can be a subject if the light is right.
Cathy’s preferred painting medium is watercolor. She seeks for her paintings to contain major passages that showcase the essence of the element water. Water has an irrepressible freedom in its movement, an eternal quest to find depth, and a power to unify all forms. She is captivated by the unlimited possibilities that water, gravity, and pigment present. Cathy’s dynamic style is a juxtaposition of fluid washes and intricate detail.
Upcoming Schedule
- May 10, 2025: “Saltwater ” solo show reception at the Mendocino Art Center
- May 12-16, 2025: Artist at the Lost Sierras Plein Air Festival
- Sept 8-12, 2025: Featured Artist and Juror at the Mendocino Open Paint Out
Inquiries
For inquiries on purchasing art, please reach out via email.
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