![A Means of Escape](https://magarticles.magzter.com/articles/6252/454113/5ec2638015b5c/A-Means-of-Escape.jpg)
Cathy Carson lives on a sheepproperty in western Queenslandand really enjoys painting scenes relating to the animals and people that form part of her rural life and work. Men mustering sheep or cattle; stockmen riding bikes with sheep dogs riding pillion; weathered stockmen’s faces; horses and cattle competing in campdrafts. All are subjects she has drawn and loved.
She has been commissioned to paint quite a few ‘campdrafting’ or ‘dog’ pictures and thoroughly enjoys this style of work.
Cathy’s property is her family’s home and life, as well as being their business. Unfortunately the seasons and the markets have not been particularly kind for the last few years, so she has used her art as a means of escape and enjoyment. She has found this to be more than effective in coping with the pressures of rural life during challenging times.
“It is the most wonderful therapy!” Cathy explains. “Droughts, water shortages, loneliness and poor commodity prices all fade into the background when I’m ensconced in my shed, painting.”
“I have cleaned out, painted and airconditioned a one room shed. I use it as my ‘art shed’. It is some distance from the house, and I can escape the office, the phone and the UHF radios. It has louvre windows on three sides and shelves around three of its walls. It was originally used as a storeroom in the days of station cooks and big numbers of men.”
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![Pelicans To Portraits](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/6252/595358/6038909398322/crp_Pelicans-to-Portraits.jpg)
Pelicans To Portraits
This lady has painted everything from pelicans to portraits. She has completed commissions including cats, dogs, horses, possums, numerous beach scenes… and even a Scottish piper.
![“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/6252/595358/60388eb809af8/crp_I-Cannot-Imagine-Life-Without-Art.jpg)
“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”
Throughout her story you can feel the delight and joy that radiates from this artist as she describes her passion for art.
![The Noble Equine](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/6252/595358/6038961493dff/crp_The-Noble-Equine.jpg)
The Noble Equine
Coloured pastel papers have been used to create this beautiful horse.
![To Be at One With Nature](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/6252/595358/6038a965f1e2c/crp_To-Be-at-One-with-Nature.jpg)
To Be at One With Nature
“My art is who I truly am, and it has given me a freedom to become ‘just me’,” claims this talented lady.
![Making The Picture Sing](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/6252/595358/6038a03937f2a/crp_Making-the-Picture-Sing.jpg)
Making The Picture Sing
Using her fine attention to detail, this artist creates a loving tribute to her subject.
![Thanks to Da Vinci](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/6252/595358/6038935708029/crp_Thanks-to-Da-Vinci.jpg)
Thanks to Da Vinci
Wicked classroom caricatures and tattoos fired up the passion for this self taught artist to strive to produce the perfect drawing.
![My Story](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/6252/595358/60389e340cb4c/crp_My-Story.jpg)
My Story
Sharing her passion for art has become a way of life for this determined and talented artist.
![Link to Life](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/6252/595358/6038a1e18fd28/crp_Link-to-Life.jpg)
Link to Life
This artist adores pastels … a medium which she believes can fall between painting and drawing. Her art is truly her link to life.
![Don't Rock the Boat](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/6252/595358/60389bc0eeccb/crp_Dont-Rock-the-Boat.jpg)
Don't Rock the Boat
What comes first … the title or the painting? For this colourful artist, it can be either – and experimenting can lead to accidentally creating individual techniques.
![Art for Steven](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/6252/595358/603899a54240e/crp_Art-for-Steven.jpg)
Art for Steven
Some years ago, this man was inspired to make the transition from cartooning to painting. He had always wanted to express himself in this way, and he dedicates every painting to his late brother Steven who inspired him.