About the Instructor
Painting and drawing have remained central to Cathy’s life, even as other pursuits and professions occupied her attention over the years. She has maintained studio spaces in a variety of historic industrial settings, including the Fuller Brush Factory, the Colt Factory, and the Mill in Tariffville. Today, she works from a studio located in the old railroad station in Windsor, Connecticut. Her early training focused on figurative drawing and painting at the University of New Hampshire and Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven. While completing her master’s degree at Wesleyan University, she began exploring night landscapes painted from memory—an approach that became foundational to her practice. Since then, she has exhibited her contemporary landscapes throughout New England.
Travel has also played an important role in Doocy’s artistic life, including a month studying in Normandy, a residency at Weir Farm National Historical Park, and a six-week residency in Bulgaria. Yet the imagery in her work remains deeply rooted in the fields and hills of New England. Raised in South Windsor, she has lived in Windsor for nearly four decades with her husband, Chuck Drake.
Painting and Drawing from Memories with Cathy Doocy
Instructor Artist: Cathy Doocy
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: Fisher Gallery
Level: All levels
Workshop Fee: $60 (includes all materials)
Join Cathy in conjuring up some landscape memories. We all have hundreds of visual memories – shapes, colors, and lines, that, given a chance, will appear on paper or canvas. Using charcoal and watercolor crayons, tap into those memories to create mini images on paper. No photos, no templates. Experiment, play, and let a little bit of magic happen.
You’ll create several 5” squares on watercolor paper to frame, to tack on a wall, or use as a notecard.
This workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking to expand their creative practice. Join us for an engaging and inspiring studio experience!
Refreshments will be served, and the gallery will be open for your enjoyment. Cheers!
