Cathy Mabius , Oil & Acrylic Artist

Biography

Cathy H. Mabius is a professional fine artist based in south-central Pennsylvania known for her paintings that capture the nuances of light, atmosphere and color. The varied landscapes that she paints are executed in a style that has been described as a blend of impressionism and painterly realism.

Cathy has been juried into membership as a Signature Member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters, as an Associate Member of the Oil Painters of America and as an Artist Member of The American Academy of Women Artists. Cathy maintains a studio and gallery space in Summerdale , PA.

Artist Statement

Like all artists, my artwork is an extension of who I am and the experiences I have had in my life. I paint predominately landscapes and floral subjects, attempting to capture the effects of light, the sense of atmosphere and my emotional response with a sense of immediacy that the viewer can experience with me.

I often say I try to paint a “dynamic tranquility.” By dynamic, I mean the sense of aliveness, activeness and powerfulness of a scene, and the uplifting emotions experienced in response. But at the same time, tranquility can be evident as a sense of peace, a quiet beauty, and have a calming effect on the mind and soul. In some ways these two aspects seem like opposites, but in actuality, like the philosophy of yin and yang, they exist in all aspects of our lives and complement each other. I believe that we all need to experience these moments periodically to nourish us and to counteract the myriad stresses, small and large, that we store in our souls and our minds.