use of materials, like my rotary sander, suggest a process that embraces both destruction and reconstruction, perhaps symbolizing how personal experiences and emotions can be broken down and then rebuilt. My process mirrors how memories and identities evolve—shifting, layered, and never entirely fixed. My use of color fields and textures position me in the tradition of expressionism, yet my focus on "living" characters suggests a unique and intimate world where even the abstracted figures carry a sense of life and authenticity. The spiritual influences and dream-like qualities add a layer of mysticism to my work, giving it an almost narrative quality inviting the viewer to engage in a kind of visual storytelling. My paintings "speak to our universal human desire to feel alive" and resonates as a profound statement on the purpose of art—connecting us to our most basic human experiences through raw, unfiltered creativity.
“The Curious Dream” exemplifies the distinct line between reality and the mystery of dreaming. You are on the threshold of leaving reality before slumber. As you view this artwork, you will find unique characters who have emerged through the layers of paint intuitively. They are all weirdly wonderful characters that provide the viewer a pathway through the surreal. As an entire group of raw and organic individuals, they provide a total escape from the chaos of the world in which we are experiencing today. Enjoy the journey
Additional Artworks
From the ERA
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Cathy Williams
Role Model, 2026
Mixed Media with Resin
24 x 18 in (60.96 x 45.72 cm)
$900
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Kevin West
Beauty Chair, 2026
Graphite on Watercolor Paper
20 x 16 in (50.8 x 40.64 cm)
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Cathy Williams
Summertime Martinis and Ice Cream, 2026
Mixed Media
12.5 x 12.5 in (31.75 x 31.75 cm)
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Martha A. Wade
I Am A Walking History, 2025
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil, Paper Collage and Silver Leaf on Birchwood
$8,000
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Cathy Williams
Jabberwocky, 2024
Mixed Media on Canvas
36 x 36 x 1.5 in (91.44 x 91.44 x 3.81 cm)
$2,600
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Kevin West
Seasons, 2024
Oil on Canvas
48 x 36 in (121.92 x 91.44 cm)
$6,500
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Cathy Williams
New Beginnings, 2024
Mixed Media on Canvas
20 x 20 in (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
$475
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Cathy Williams
Conversations: Let Go This Way, 2023
Mixed media on board - Resin finish
12 x 12 in (30.48 x 30.48 cm)
$400
