USA (Exhibiting Artist 2009)

“I’ve had epilepsy since I was five. The seizures and strong medications made me tired, confused, depressed and out of touch with reality. Over time, parts of my memory have gotten worse, but I can concentrate when using watercolors. I pick up a brush and the problems no longer matter. What I learned in Color Theory class is ingrained in my mind forever - but I have forgotten your name already. I express my strongest feelings on paper and canvas. How I record the world around me depends on my mood and on what is going through my mind. I want to show everyone how I see the world around us."

I have epilepsy, so what, sure I might have seizures, memory loss, and it can be a bit of a bugger at times. But, from this negative comes a positive. It has enhanced my creative sparks.”

In Art Exhibit '09

Strong Starlight

by Cathy Hozack

acrylic & watercolour on canvas (2008)