Thank you so much Melinda Gipson for the beautiful article you wrote about me and one of my talented senior artists, Jim Sheffield, in the July issue of Leesburg Lifestyle! (pg.50) https://citylifestyle.com/washington-dc/articles/arts-and-culture/jim-sheffield-testifies-how-art-together-enriches-his-life
To watch a short video I recorded with Jim (before his debut as a featured artist in a full color magazine!), please visit: https://youtu.be/b0-DIuT3S-4?si=Lbbd9A5AsI5sN60r
It is my great joy to share with you Jim’s beautiful journey of self-discovery during the pandemic. Now in his 80s, Jim has discovered a talent he never knew he had, and is enjoying the happiness and peace of mind it brings him as well as sharing it with others. I like to think of him as a “Grandpa Moses” since he definitely has a lot in common with the infamous Grandma Moses who took up painting around the same age and ended up becoming world famous. Jim is painting daily and selling his work to a very supportive audience too. Who knows, this video might help him be an inspiration to others too! 🙂 Enjoy.
I am super excited and truly honored that Embraced by God, an online shop for resources for joyful living inspired by Saints Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal, is now carrying my cards, journals and gift items featuring my artwork! To see selections of my art currently available for purchase as cards, journals and other gift items, please visit https://embracedbygod.org/product-category/catherine-fetterman/ It is my deepest hope that these little gifts sown with great love and prayer, will bring God’s peace and loving comfort to those who receive them.
Big happy news!! My new collection of hand-embellished journals, cards and petite prints featuring my art – as well as my original watercolors – are now available at award-winning Jerry’s Flowers and Gifts in Leesburg, VA. I invite you to stop by 700 Fieldstone Dr. NE to see what’s new and pick up a little something for yourself or a little gift for someone you love.
Being able to overcome life’s challenges through art is a gift not only to the person making the art but also to those who have been inspired and blessed because of it. In this short video, I interview, artist Kelly Hennessa about how art has helped her to overcome the many challenges resulting from her tragic car accident. Hear how Kelly describes how tapping into her creativity and learning how to paint have been invaluable to her healing, and her ability to be an encouragement to others through her hand-painted cards. Thank you for taking to the time to watch this video. And thank you Kelly for allowing me to share your inspiring story!
I am so excited to share with you that I now have a library of videos to share with you in one place!
In the fall of 2019, two families asked if they could each do a Facebook fundraiser to help underwrite my programs so more residents at the nursing home could continue to paint after our summer grant from Dementia Society of America had run out. You can imagine my joy – and that of the residents who got to keep painting!
Here are just a few of the happy faces and beautiful paintings which resulted from over $2,000 of kindness and generosity! I’m so thankful for all who have allowed me to take pictures so that I can share their joy and mine with you.
A huge thank you to the Preletz and Long families, and all those who supported their fundraisers for our senior artists!
Since the summer of 2017, the daughters of one of our former clients have been sponsoring other nursing home residents to participate in our creative aging programs through a scholarship in their mom’s honor and memory. We are so very grateful, as are the many seniors who’ve painted because of their generosity!
“Our mother, Marion McAboy, had the rewarding experience of painting for the first time due to the generous gift of a late patient and his family. The fact that Mom had dementia and a stroke did not stand in her way of enjoying this creative activity.
After seeing how much our mother enjoyed her experience, we wanted it to continue. It proved to us to be a beneficial and needed therapeutic experience for both patient and family. Mom used to tell us as kids that embracing the unknown of new experiences can be challenging but exciting, like an adventure.
Thus, in memory of our Mom, it is our honor and privilege to establish ‘Marion’s Adventures.’ This is a monthly gift for other patients to enjoy an opportunity to enjoy a fun and rewarding creative experience and thereby allowing them as well as us to share in Mom’s fulfilling adventure.”
Connie Gier and Sharon Connor , October 2017
Greenfield Senior Living of Berryville, VA 
in partnership with Art Together recently hosted a silent art auction with all proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
The artwork was created by the residents who have participated in our programs over the past two years. Thanks to the generous donations of more than 25 paintings by residents and their families, and the generous donations by attendees, the event was able to raise $930 in just 90 minutes! Wow!!
Here’s to the gift of the arts in our lives….and the blessings and healing they can bring to others!
Congratulations to our client Ken Lacey on his beautiful featured artist shows this fall! Ken’s work was proudly displayed at consecutive shows at the Ashburn Library, Rust Library and the Loudoun County Government Center. What an honor it was to see him presenting his beautiful work with the public!