Catherine Eaton Skinner

Catherine Eaton Skinner (b. 1946) is a multimedia artist with studios in Seattle, WA, and Santa Fe, NM. Her work explores the balance of opposites, order, and patterns in nature, often blending beauty with spirituality. Drawing on her Pacific Northwest upbringing, Skinner incorporates ecological themes and a deep connection to the natural world.

With a BA in Biology from Stanford University, Skinner studied painting under Bay Area artists Nathan Oliveira and Frank Lobdell. She spent 20 years as a biological illustrator before transitioning to a multidisciplinary art practice, working in painting, encaustic, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

Her art reflects communication through marks made by both humans and animals, symbolizing relationships with our environment. Skinner’s process moves from simple forms to complex grids, expressing the ongoing search for meaning and connection.

Her Seattle studio, designed by architect Tom Kundig, supports a wide range of media, while her Santa Fe studio, designed by architect Gayla Bechtol, offers a serene setting overlooking the mountains and her beehives.