Catherine Aquila

Catherine is an artist-trained marketing professional whose passion for art-making, storytelling, and entrepreneurship shapes her multifaceted creative practice. She holds a BA in Studio Arts and an MLA in Art History from the University of St. Thomas. She refined her artistic skills by studying at the Academy of Realist Art, Boston and worked under Emanuela De Musis.

Dedicated to both art and education, Catherine teaches, leads marketing workshops, and maintains a career in Marketing and Communications. She also runs her own business, coaching fellow creatives in marketing strategy and web design, drawing on over a decade of experience spanning corporate energy, museums, and higher education.

Catherine’s artwork explores human connection and identity, capturing the beauty in quiet, unremarkable moments that shape the stories of life. Inspired by her upbringing in a large family and her experience as a mother of three, she approaches each piece with authenticity, craftsmanship, and a deep appreciation for everyday beauty.