aboutartist

Polymer clay artist Cathy Braunlin is a native of Indiana,
born in Indianapolis and now residing in Bloomington with
her husband and two children. "I have been involved in art
for as long as I can remember. I come from a very artistic
family, with both my parents being fine artists, and studied a
variety of media growing up," she says.

Cathy discovered her love for polymer clay in 2001 while
making holiday miniatures. Her artistry is evident in the
painstaking detail of her pieces. "I started by making
miniature Christmas trees and gingerbread houses and
knew something had clicked with me. From there it has
evolved into what I make today and I'm sure will continue to
grow as I discover new ways to use the clay creatively,"
Cathy states. In addition to her beloved miniatures and
holiday ornaments, she now creates a variety of artistic
pieces from functional to decorative.

Cathy has received numerous awards and recognition for
her work, including first place, fine arts division and the
Governor's Choice Award at the 2003 Indiana State Fair. In
2006 she received a second place in the National Polymer
Clay Guild's Progress and Possibilities '06 international
juried exhibition.

Her affiliations include the National Polymer Clay Guild,
Indianapolis Art Center and the John Waldron Art Center.
She gives polymer clay demonstrations for various groups
as well as private and class instruction.