about me

've never really known a time when I wasn't making art.

My parents still have pieces of the “art” I made growing up, and I remember creating different styles of fonts in school just to make taking notes a little more fun. I've never had formal art training, but I've always been a constant student—taking classes, learning new techniques, experimenting, and figuring things out along the way.

Catherine Cochran Art grew out of my love of color and my belief that getting dressed should be fun. I am a firm believer in accessorizing. If I tell you I'm wearing a T-shirt and jeans, I can almost guarantee that outfit also includes three bracelets, layered necklaces, and probably two pairs of earrings.

I want to make it easy for you to wear color—even if you're someone who normally wears black all the time. A colorful bracelet, a great necklace, or a little piece of art can be a simple way to add personality and joy to your everyday.

I gather beads and materials from anywhere and everywhere—new gemstones and glass beads, acrylics, vintage and found pieces, charms, metals, and anything else that catches my eye. I love putting unexpected colors and materials together and seeing what happens.

And then there's the orange and pink.

When I first started making bracelets, my daughter Louise (we call her Weezie) wanted to help. She insisted that I add her favorite color, pink, and her brother Lee's favorite color, orange. So I did.

Those two colors became my signature—and now you'll find them on all of my jewelry.

I love tie-dye. I love green. I love splatter paint. I love a really good color combination. And I love making things that make people happy.

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