Hello!

I’m Catherine, the founder and artist behind Spruce and Thistle. In 2022, I left a long career in Healthcare Administration to begin a new career in a field I actually enjoy, art and design.

​I live in the mountains of Arizona surrounded by the beautiful flora and fauna of the forest. I get to observe and photograph the wildlife around me as they go about their day. That's my inspiration!

My love of wildlife, gardening and travel are all reflected in my unique style. My art, patterns and illustrations are all hand-drawn or painted in mediums that include watercolor, acrylic and digital. I also use other mediums such as joint compound in a style called Bas Relief.