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Catherine Tait HH Prac. (Art.Th)

Phone: 0419119047

Professional Summary

Catherine Tait is an accomplished artist with over 4 decades of experience, specialising in watercolours, pastels, mixed media, and sculpture. She has won over 40 awards and exhibited internationally, including in New York. Her work is renowned for its emotive depth, warm highlights, and darker undertones, resulting in striking compositions that span portraits, landscapes, and still-life studies.

Catherine is also a trained Art Therapist and passionate educator, offering workshops and online classes to help artists develop their skills and confidence.

Skills & Expertise

  • Painting (watercolour, pastels, mixed media)
  • Sculpture & portraiture
  • Art education & workshops
  • Art therapy & creative mentoring
  • Colour theory & composition techniques
  • Public exhibitions & commissioned artwork

Professional Experience

Independent Artist & Educator – Catherine Tait Studio (McKenzie Hill, VIC) 1986 – Present

  • Created and exhibited artwork professionally for over four decades.
  • Conducted art workshops and online classes for beginners and advanced artists.
  • Developed a unique teaching approach focused on colour, gesture, and individual style.
  • Provided art therapy sessions to support creative expression and personal growth.

Notable Achievements & Exhibitions

  • Winner of 40+ art awards, including sculpture and painting prizes.
  • Exhibited in Grimandi Gallery, New York (2019).
  • Recognised in the Camberwell Rotary Art Show, the Hepburn Springs Landscape Award, and the Flanagan Art Award.
  • Shortlisted for Petite Pieces Exhibition (Aspire Gallery, Queensland).
  • Commissioned portraits and illustrations for clients in Australia, the U.S., and Malaysia.

Education & Training

  • Studied Life Drawing & Painting with Jeff Makin (Chewton Studio).
  • Trained in Portraiture & Sculpture at Florence Art Academy, Italy.
  • Extensive mentorship from established artists and experts in the field.

Contact Information

Website: Catherine Tait Studio Art Classes: Catherine Tait Art Classes Studio Location: 1761 Pyrenees Highway, McKenzie Hill, VIC Phone: 0419 119 047