Hi, I am Cathy Donovan, and live in Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road. The beach, birds and mountains inspire me and are a deep source of my inspiration and joy!

I have painted all my life, finding joy in the colours, textures and meditation that art brings to me. I studied art at Melbourne University, majoring in oil painting and textiles, taught secondary school art, then later began teaching in TAFE and the adult education sector. I now teach privately here in Apollo Bay.

My first passion is watercolour painting, followed closely by intaglio printmaking, but I equally love to work with pastels, oil and acrylics.

Please have a look around my Gallery and enjoy the art I have created.

Join a class or workshop with me, and I will encourage you to explore creating in a friendly, supportive and fun space.

My dedication to art extends to volunteering and I have been President of Apollo Bay Arts Inc., as well as Secretary over several years and now facilitate the Open Studio Art Group in Apollo Bay, which runs Tuesday afternoons during school terms.

I have exhibited my art in a number of Victorian galleries including the Gryphon Gallery, Meat Market Gallery Melbourne, Arts Inc Gallery Apollo Bay, Diamond Valley Artist Society exhibitions, Birregurra Art Show, Apollo Bay annual art show and other local places and venues.

I have been featured in the Otway Life Magazine.