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Caitlin as an Artist
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About the Artist
Caitlin Palagi is an Intuitive Artist who connects with others through her emotive and expressive artwork.
She believes in the process of intuitive art – in finding her creative voice by trusting in her mind and body. Her growth as an artist occurred when she began leaning into her creativity and stopped analyzing it.
“As someone who grew up having no control over my body in a variety of facets, from chronic and acute medical issues since childhood, hospitalizations, surgeries, trauma, etc. I sought control and independence wherever I could find it. This severely impacted my ability to create. I eventually learned that if I wanted to continue to allow myself to be creative and to enjoy art – I needed to let go somewhere. Something had to give. Something had to not be perfect. Not be analyzed or researched or fixated. This was how I came to change my art practice to intuitive art. Any perceived mistakes I make on the canvas are only held for however long I fixate on them. Knowing this allows me to be present in the moment and quiet my inner critic.”
Caitlin alternates between oil and acrylic, often mirroring themes in her own life. She enjoys the fast-paced nature of acrylics, which allows her to move freely about the canvas, without hesitation. Her acrylics are typically bright and whimsical accessing the present. Conversely, the slow-paced nature of working with oils is a welcome relief when the same need is mirrored in her life – a reflective state. As such, you may find that her oils are emotive, with a cooler palette, deriving warm undertones. Overall, Caitlin enjoys delving into areas unknown or yet to be explore – so she commonly mixes mediums and materials. Tactile integration incites an imaginative spark.
Caitlin is currently a Resident Artist and Gallery Coordinator at Water Street Studios, a Community Outreach Instructor and School of Art Instructor.
Caitlin’s artwork has been exhibited at local businesses, galleries, libraries, and art centers around the Chicagoland area. Caitlin’s artwork can be found in several states, thanks to many wonderful customers.
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Journey to Art
Caitlin Palagi is an artist and instructor, who believes in the process of intuitive art – in finding our creative voices by trusting in our minds and bodies.
She grew up Irish dancing, painting, crafting, sewing, and teaching those around her, spreading her joy for the arts.
Caitlin studied studio art at Saint Xavier University and holds a B.S. in Psychology She previously worked in research and software sales, working for some of the world’s largest software corporations during her tenure. The juxtaposition of coming from such an analytical background to stepping back into her original creative roots has brought her joy in process art.
Caitlin is known for her whimsical acrylics, emotive oils, and resourceful mixed media work, exploring themes of daily life, chronic illness, and humanity.
She is passionate about her local arts community and gives back through her art in support of mental well-being and neurodiversity, working with local mental health and neuro-affirming groups to bring intuitive art and sensory experiences to children and adults.
"Art has always been a part of my life and a vital coping mechanism during years of chronic health issues.
My health prevented me from making art for nearly a decade, and now I am back at it, and sharing it with others for the first time ever.
This is a very new venture and vulnerability to share this journey with others, and I couldn't be more excited.
Welcome to my refuge, I hope you find the same warmth and comfort I have found here many times, over the years."