Arboretum Art Works

Cathie James-Robinson

• Email:[email protected]
• Phone:530-305-6584
• Website:cjrobinson143.myportfolio.com/
• Bio:

  I have spent my life creating art, from technical drawing and graphic design to fine arts, working in all types of media, including painting, drawing, sculpting with clay, collage, assemblage and fine art photography. Originally a self-taught artist, in 2008 I attended American River College full time in the Art and Photography departments. There I received degrees in Art and Art New Media as well as the Certificate in Freelance Photography. During my time at ARC, I was published twice in the national award-winning American River Magazine, and participated in numerous student exhibits, winning Best 2-D in show for my pastel, “Moody Mountain View”. Formerly known as Cathie Bechtell, a resident of the Foothills of El Dorado County for 35 years, I have lived in Davis, California since 2015 and have fallen in love with the lifestyle and art community. Since residing in Davis, my art has been included in a number of group shows. In addition, I have shown my work in several solo 2nd Friday ArtAbout locations. In January, 2018 I had a solo show of my mixed media art at Gallery 1855 as well as having one of my mixed media pieces featured on the cover of the Davis Dirt magazine. I also spent 4 years working in clay at the Davis Arts Center. My current focus is on painting and sculpting in clay at my studio located near the UC Davis Arboretum. My studio is part of a group of 12 talented artists called Arboretum Art Works. Working independently in our own studios, we also participate in the monthly ArtAbout art walks and studio tours in Davis. In September of 2020, I was honored to be selected as a member of The Artery, an art cooperative store at 207 G Street in Davis, which allows me to display and sell my work. I have had two successful shows in The Artery Gallery. My painting "Up Close" was awarded First Place in Still Life in the 2021 KVIE Art Auction in addition to being selected to be on the cover of INSIDE Sacramento Magazine. To see more of my work, please visit my website at: https://cjrobinson143.myportfolio.com