Born in Atherton in 1966, Catherine Abel has always viewed art as an essential part of her life, a love cultivated since her early years. However, life presented her with other priorities, as single motherhood led her to temporarily set aside her aspiration to become a visual artist, a path filled with uncertainties and challenges. Despite these obstacles, the clarity of her style, inspired by Tamara de Lempicka’s work from the 1920s, emerged as a distinct vision that she sought to express through her creations.
Catherine, known for her exquisite figurative oil paintings, began defining her artistic path after moving to Paris in 2000 as a professional self-taught painter. This courageous and passionate endeavor enabled her to create works that are now appreciated and sought after, included in numerous private collections around the world. Her paintings, imbued with remarkable richness and intensity, have been exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions in Australia, France, and the United States.
Today, Catherine Abel continues to captivate the art world with her unique works, offering art enthusiasts a refined and modern perspective on figurative art. Her journey, marked by determination and perseverance, showcases her unwavering dedication to art and her ability to transform her artistic vision into dazzling realities on canvas.