My name is Catherine Nieves, and I have been making art for as long as I can remember. My love of art began as a child watching my incredibly talented older brother create amazing drawings. Because of the endless motivation and empowerment from my art teachers throughout the years, I knew that someday I would want to inspire others to grow in their creativity, as well. With years of practice and art classes, I later went on to receive my bachelor’s degree in Illustration after being accepted into the St. John’s University program. During this time, I found my love for working with children and continuously inspiring them to become the artists they want to be. I hope to continue to help and inspire my students to grow to become confident, skilled, and well-rounded artists.