Cathey Cadieux - Artist's Statement

While it is desirable to have a distinctive style; it is of paramount importance that viewers feel the presence of the subject. To accomplish this, the artist must go beyond the academics of 'light falling on form.' All of God's creations, whether a person, flower, or a landscape, radiate their own light and energy. Depicting these ethereal qualities is my ultimate goal as an artist". Therefore, in her portraiture, Ms. Cadieux strives to capture subtle nuances of personality. Accurate draftsmanship and spirituality are interwoven to guarantee a breathtaking likeness. In the florals, one feels that the flowers are alive , and in the seascapes one senses the crashing of the waves. crashing of the waves.