Cathy Peters
(b. 1956, Welland, Ontario | Lives and works in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada)

Cathy Peters is a Canadian contemporary fine artist celebrated for her expressive and intuitively composed acrylic, watercolour, and mixed media works. Her paintings are distinguished by emotional immediacy, luminous colour, and fluid compositions that resonate with collectors seeking artwork rooted in authenticity, energy, and mood.

Self-taught and passionately dedicated to her craft, Peters has developed a signature style shaped by decades of creative exploration. Working primarily in acrylic and collage, she embraces a layered, improvisational process—blending brushwork, textures, and spontaneous gestures to achieve compelling visual depth and emotional resonance.

Described as “from soul to hand,” Cathy’s work captures both fleeting impressions and enduring emotions. Whether reflecting quiet introspection or bold vitality, her paintings offer a powerful aesthetic experience that invites personal connection and reflection.

Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Cathy Peters has exhibited widely in solo and group shows throughout Ontario, the U.S., and beyond. She is a multi-award-winning artist, with honours from juried exhibitions including the Camelback Gallery (AZ), Pelham Art Festival, and the Rose Festival. Her work is held in private collections across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

In addition to her studio practice, Peters is an experienced instructor and arts advocate. She has led community workshops and art education initiatives, and is an active member of South Niagara Artists, Parkway Artists Guild, and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Pumphouse Art Centre.

Collectors are drawn to Peters’ ability to translate emotion into richly layered compositions—making her work a standout addition to personal and public collections seeking expressive, contemporary Canadian art with lasting impact.