Cathy Tetarenko is a Canadian painter whose work celebrates the playful and poetic side of life. She paints landscapes, animals, teddy bears, and still life with a focus on texture, light, and colour, balancing between realism and impressionistic abstraction. Her pieces often explore whimsy, character, and vibrant moods, inviting viewers to pause and delight in unexpected details and in everyday moments.

Cathy works primarily in oils, using expressive brushstrokes and dynamic compositions to create both intimacy and impact. She draws inspiration from nature, everyday objects, and the joyful quirks of life, whether it's a pineapple in golden light, a frolicsome foal, or a teddy bear with a mischievous smile.

Her work has been exhibited in regional shows such as the the Federation of Canadian Artists(FCA), Federation Gallery, Vancouver, Central Okanagan FCA, ArtZone-SunPeaks, and at collaborative gallery events including The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA, Kamloops Art Council's Art Exposed, and Studio 960, Artist's Casa Collective. Cathy is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and is passionate about sharing her creative vision with her community