Taking a Breather, Siem Reap.

I love to paint and draw while traveling. I usually look to nature as my muse, as no matter where I am in the world, I always see the beauty in nature. This painting was created in the hotel garden, while staying in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Our days were taken up, at the incredible Angkor Wat temples, so it was lovely to sit back around the pool with my trusty travel art supplies and paint. This original painting is unframed, however, I have photographed it framed and framing is available on request. All artists quality paint and acid free paper used.

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Cathy Gilday views art as a powerful form of personal expression, allowing her to convey her emotions through her work. Although she acknowledges that this process can be confronting, Cathy finds it incredibly liberating to create art that is both honest and heartfelt. She embraces a wide range of mediums, always remaining open to new techniques and materials as she explores the creative process.

Her painting sessions are often immersive, with Cathy losing herself in the act of creation. For her, time becomes irrelevant as she allows each piece to unfold naturally. She believes that art should never be rushed or forced; instead, it should evolve at its own pace, guided by intuition and feeling.

Cathy's artwork is featured in private collections across the globe, including in Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Scotland, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA. Additionally, her creations have been showcased in Australian productions such as *The Bureau of Magical Things* and the 2023 ABC series *In Limbo*.

Throughout her career, Cathy has generously donated many of her pieces to support various charitable causes. These include the Leukemia Foundation, the Breast Cancer Foundation, Save Lives Donate Organs Inc., IWaG I Want a Greyhound Inc., Greyhound Rehoming, and the Incognito nonprofit organization.