Born in 1978, Catherine Jane Corfield (married name Catherine Campbell) has always been fascinated with art, showing a talent for painting from an early age. As a child her father’s artistic flair and encouragement helped her develop her skills. At school her art teacher inspired her to continue painting.
Catherine went on to study Fine Art at University and was awarded a BA Honours in Fine Art degree in 2002. Continuing to develop her understanding and knowledge of the art world Catherine then attended the University of Greenwich in London gaining a Masters in Arts Management in 2005. Catherine is currently living in Leeds and concentrating on developing her technique and compiling her portfolio.
Catherine has been influenced by all the many great artists past and present in particular abstract artists such as Miro, Kandinsky and Picasso and Impressionist Renoir and Van Gogh.
These influences are evident in many of her paintings. She enjoys studying artists works in close detail to examine successful colour combinations and different use of paint and in order try to master her own techniques.
Whilst at university Catherine took some time during the holidays to travel in Asia and South Africa.
"I found the different people and cultures exciting and inspiring particularly in Cambodia. The warm people, fascinating ancient history and recent atrocities earned it a place in my heart" 2006
In 2005 Catherine decided to quit her uninspiring office job and travelled slowly from Malaysia, up through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China and finally settling in South Korea where she taught English to Korean Children for six months.
Whilst in Beijing she was fortunate to meet the great Lebanese artist - Wajih Nahle.
"I spent the whole day with him picking his brains asking him questions and explaining my own troubles as a young artist. He told me to devote my life to my painting and paint everyday and that if I do this I will become a great painter.
Meeting a successful artist made me realise that with hard work and dedication I could turn dreams into reality. I am painting in the hope to discover and develop my own style of painting." 2006
For more information on Catherine and her work visit her website at www.catherinecorfield.co.uk
Catherine Corfield