Cathy Locke is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience, her track record spans multiple disciplines including portraiture, fine art, illustration and teaching. She has received accolades for her work from the Pastel Society of America, Art Directors Club of New York, Society of Illustrators in Los Angeles, Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, CA Magazine, the Pastel Journal and Campaign Papers. Cathy's work has also been collected by public institutions for cities and universities.

Cathy's clients include numerous private patrons across the United States and Canada. She has also worked with several Fortune 500 clients such as American Express, Bank of America, Kaiser Permanente, and ITT. Her experience includes working with some of the world’s premier agencies, such as Pentagram, Grey Advertising, Landor, Foote Cone & Belding, and Chiat/Day.

Cathy holds a B.F.A. from Art Center College of Design and a M.F.A. from the Art Academy of Art University, both with honors.