# Catherine Rains
*Mixed media & collage artist, educator*

Catherine Rains is a mixed media and collage artist based in Belmont, North Carolina, known for her vibrant, layered compositions that blend hand-painted papers, vintage ephemera, found materials, and acrylic paint. Her distinctive visual language often weaves in spiritual symbols, intuitive mark-making, and reflective journaling, creating work that feels both personal and universal.Originally trained in psychology and business, Catherine spent much of her early career in the corporate world. She began exploring collage as a creative outlet during that time, eventually transforming it into a full-time art practice. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and featured in national publications, and she continues to develop series that explore inner growth, transformation, and joy through texture and color.Catherine’s process is rooted in daily practice and experimentation. She paints her own collage papers, embraces improvisation, and views her studio as a space for personal ritual and play. Her bold use of color and layered materials reflects her deep interest in the intersection between the seen and unseen, the structured and the spontaneous.In addition to making art, Catherine shares her studio process and creative philosophy with a large online audience through videos, writing, and studio updates. She is committed to living a life guided by intuition, authenticity, and the belief that art-making can be a powerful tool for self-discovery.You can find more of Catherine on her website https://catherinerains.com and on her Instagram @catrains.artist.

## Retreats led by Catherine Rains

### Collage Your Travels Art Retreat with Artist Catherine Rains in France
September 2 - 9, 2026 · Concourson-sur-Layon, France · $4,250
Instructors: Catherine Rains
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/collage-your-travels-retreat-artist-catherine-rains-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/collage-your-travels-retreat-artist-catherine-rains-france#book)

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