More than inspired by Nature, we are compelled. Compelled to seek, ponder, create, showcase and share the beauty that is abundant in natural forms.  Nature’s humble ubiquitous leaf has become our portal through which we express this vision

Our ode to Nature includes Catherine’s multi-leaf collages, giclée’s, mono prints and cyanotypes. Ovie uses digitally enhanced photography in ‘fresh collage’ giclée’s, tabletop lighting and sconces.  His illuminated work explores the translucent quality of botanicals – marring functionality and artfulness that speaks to inclusion in human spaces.

While the artistic process begins with a soft-focus vision, that vision must labor through chaos, frustration and conflict to reach a calm, centered and captivating perspective.  Each work remains true to Nature’s original presentation while inviting mystery and wonder so that each viewer can bring their unique awareness and relive its magic again and again

Leaf Motif has won juried show awards for mixed media. Catherine has appeared on Home and Garden Television, the Martha Steward Living Radio on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and Cindy Dole’s Home Wizards Radio Show

Leaf Motif has won juried show awards for mixed media. Catherine has appeared on Home and Garden Television, the Martha Steward Living Radio on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and Cindy Dole’s Home Wizards Radio Show

Catherine M.S. Cowles, Collage Artist
Ovie Cowles, Photographer