Artist Bio 

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                                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 many 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?

Cate says, “Although I enjoy workshops, and demos, I most enjoy working with Kevin Red Star, a preeminent Crow Artist. I consider him both a friend and mentor and am always grateful at how he shares his expertise. I try not to do too many workshops annually as you can lose your own style and “voice’ if you integrate other artist’s styles and information. I try to remain “original” and find my own style/subjects as I work in my studio.”

Artist’s contact information

Cathy “Cate” E. Allen

Pagosa Springs, Co-Santa Fe, NM

(970) 314-4056

catesartranch@outlook.com

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