Catherine A. Buseck graduated from NYSU and taught elementary school at Cassadaga Valley for 28 years. She has shown her artistic talents in many forms for over 20 years, however retirement has given her the much desired time to focus on painting. Areas where she has lived include the Adirondack region of New York, where she appreciates the lakes and mountains; western New York, where she learned to love the expanses of grape vineyards, rolling hills, and lakes; and Florida, where she loves the Gulf's gentle waves as well as the wildlife. Since she spends 7 months in western New York and 5 months in Florida, appreciation for the wide variety of scenery she sees comes through in her paintings. Catherine has attended many classes in art and has studied under artists such as Helen Gilbert, Nancy Whitermore, and Alix Anderson. The greatest sources of inspiration to her are her husband and family who have been so much support over the years. Inspiration also comes from nature and animals from her surroundings. Her favorite medium is watercolor due to its versatility, however she is not limited to that medium. She also has experience working with acrylics, oils, and ceramics. She finds great satifaction when successfully capturing subjects such as landscapes, animals, and birds. Catherine has submitted her artwork to various competitions and has received ribbons for her accomplishments. Thank you for visiting her gallery.