Cate McKissick
Artist Statement
I am a plein air artist in South Central Pennsylvania. I work in soft pastels. They are tactile and messy in a way that connects to my soul. I love the challenge of capturing the light and emotion of the outdoors. I have a tiny corner studio in my house that I hardly ever use - I'd rather be outside. I'm always looking for the small still life in the outdoors; the light reflecting off of a flower pot or petal or the juxaposition of unexpected color hidden in plain sight.
Portfolio
1cm_Springs Return.jpg
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
$300
2cm_Sunday trees.jpg
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
$275
3cm_Thursday Mornings
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2024
NFS
A Farmer's Delight
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2024
$200
Along the rec trail
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2024
Winter along the Susquehanna
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2025
The Wind in My Hair
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2024
$200
Chincoteague Lighthouse
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2025
Devil's Den - unfinished
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2025
Chincoteague Marsh
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2024
A Cool Corner
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
$195
Geraniums in a Sunny Spot
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
$175
Lavender time
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
$125
Lancaster Poppies
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
A New Way
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
Everybody's Going the Wrong Way
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
$550.00
Lancaster poppies
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
$400.00
Geraniums in a sunny spot
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
$280.00
Last Gasp of Summer
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
$400.00
plums
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
$230.00
Everybody's Going the Wrong Way
soft pastel on sanded paper • 2026
NFS