Artist Bio

C.E. Allen

Cate finds herself drawing from a diverse pool of experiences when she starts a new painting. She lived in New Mexico and Arizona for 13 years and her various job experiences took her to several of the regions tribal areas. Her family was often invited to ceremonies, pow-wows, and artist events. During this time she collected pieces of art, jewelry, pottery, rugs, but most importantly, memories and relationships.

 As a child she was surrounded by a family with several artists and attended club meetings, plein air outings, and art shows.

  Cate and her daughters were active in rodeo and she loves seeing the world from a saddle.

 After years in the ski industry as a ski school manager, trainer and program designer, she took a new career adventure, graduating from a grueling para-military style police academy to join the ranks of law enforcement. As a Colorado State Parks Law Enforcement Ranger she spent time in the forests and on the lakes of western Colorado. More recently she served as a reserve deputy marshal in a small western Colorado town.

The constants you will find in her art are bright, bold colors. She interprets the wildlife around her along with unique perspectives of western Americana, and Native American subjects. These can bring the viewer to feel a connection tied to a memory of their own. Cate prices her art in the hope that anyone can purchase an original piece of art for their home. What good is art if you can’t own it?