Cait Irwin

Cait Irwin is a professional artist as well as a published author, entrepreneur, naturalist, and world traveler. Being an artist and having a deep connection with the natural world have always been two major constants in her life. Her artwork is prolific, spanning a wide spectrum of mediums, styles, and subject matter. From murals to sculpture, she does it all! At age fourteen Cait wrote and illustrated "Conquering the Beast Within," a memoir about her personal experience with severe depression...See more

Cait Irwin is a professional artist as well as a published author, entrepreneur, naturalist, and world traveler. Being an artist and having a deep connection with the natural world have always been two major constants in her life. Her artwork is prolific, spanning a wide spectrum of mediums, styles, and subject matter. From murals to sculpture, she does it all! At age fourteen Cait wrote and illustrated "Conquering the Beast Within," a memoir about her personal experience with severe depression (Published by Times Books 1999). During that time, she also started her first art business called "Reality Impaired." In her own way, she was rebelling against a culture that says that being an artist is an unrealistic career path. In 2004 she co-authored a follow up book called "Monochrome Days." (Published by Oxford University Press) Cait toured extensively to promote her books and was the keynote speaker for numerous events focusing on mental health, the healing power of art and self-expression and recovery. She graduated from Northland College in 2003 with a bachelors in Studio Art, emphasizing on Environmental Studies/Native American Studies. Currently, Cait is the owner of Irwin Artworks LLC and is in her 10th year of operation and is based in Southwest Iowa. Her company showcases her work, ranging from large murals and illustration projects to sculptures made from recycled materials. She has also established a strong online presence where she sells a large amount of her work. Cait also travels to a variety of established Artist residencies as well as designing her own. She is constantly gathering inspiration from the world around her and is always on the lookout for new projects with new challenges. See more of her work at Irwinartworks.com. Cait also sells a high volume of original art as well as prints through her Etsy shop at irwinartworks.etsy.com. See less