Category: In the News
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Catherine’s Art Brings Joy to LA Fire Victims
Over 9,500 homes were lost to the devastating LA Fires of 2025. In the wake of this tragedy, the local non-profit Neighborhood Servants stepped in to help survivors transition back into permanent housing—and they knew they couldn’t do it alone. To turn these new apartments into true homes, a representative from Neighborhood Survants hand-selected and…
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In Loving Memory
In Loving Memory of Catherine Lemoine 9/21/1944 to 5/19/2024 Nipomo – Catherine Louise Bell was the second daughter born to Howard Vernon Bell and Alvera Katherine Peters on September 21, 1944 in Glendale California. She was 79 years old when she lost her battle with breast cancer on May 19, 2024 and passed away peacefully…
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Beautiful Words from a Student
This poem was sent to Catherine by a student from her painting class. She loved her students and always looked for more opportunities to teach and share her passion for painting. This poem made Catherine feel like she did a good job teaching, and that she was able to convey to her students what they…
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3 Ribbons at the Mid-State Fair 2023!
This year I entered 3 works of art that brought home ribbons at the Paso Robles Mid State Fair. This year’s theme was “Musical Hayride”. Every year I have fun creating a new whimsical painting using my ‘party’ chickens to play up the theme. My “Shake, Rattle-n-Roll” painting brought home a first-place ribbon in the…
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My Student’s Extraordinary Works of Art!
I am always pleased with the result of my student’s efforts in my acrylic painting class. Each class is different and every painting takes on the style of each student. If you’d like to learn to paint check out my calendar to find upcoming classes!
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Mid State Fair in Paso Robles 2022
The following entries are in the Mid State Fair in Paso Robles 2022. The Fair will open on July 20th. Go and have fun! Here are the 3 paintings that I entered into the annual contest: “Alpaca’s”. Professional Division Animals “Bubble Up” Theme Division “Rock n Roll Chick” Professional Division Acrylic Abstract