Caitlin as an 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. 

“The process of art, just like life, is a temporary one. Any perceived mistakes I make on the canvas are only held for however long I fixate on them. If I keep moving with the process, things may get better; they may also appear to get worse at times. However, in the end with enough paint, patience, and time, they usually end up coming full circle; at times, yielding different and more satisfying results than I first imagined. Knowing this allows me to be present in the moment and quiet my inner critic, which held me back from art for many years. As such, this is a creative-thought process I am passionate about sharing with others.”

Caitlin often switches between oils and acrylics. 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, often incorporating aspects of nature. Conversely, the slow-paced nature of working with oils is a welcome relief when the same need is mirrored in her life. As such, you may find that my oils are emotive in nature, with a cooler palette, deriving warm undertones as many pieces incorporate various aspects of humanity.

Caitlin is a resident artist at Water Street Studios, an outreach instructor and School of Art Instructor. She is passionate about her local arts community and sits on various committees and gives back through her art in support of mental well-being and neurodiversity.

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.