About Cathy

About Cathy Freeman

Founder of My Art Sisters & The Little Art Village Artful self-care — one brushstroke at a time

Hi, I’m Cathy — a mixed media artist, creative mentor, and passionate advocate for using art as a form of renewal, restore peace, spark joy, and give voice to the feelings we can’t always put into words. I’m also a lover of vintage treasures, sparkling things, Root Beer floats, and long walks on the beach or trails in the mountains.

I created The Little Art Village and My Art Sisters as peaceful, joy-filled spaces where women can paint, reset, and reconnect with themselves through expressive art. But the path that led me here wasn’t a straight one — it came from deep personal experiences that reshaped my purpose.

Why I Do This Work

My journey began in the world of design. After earning my degree in Interior Design and working with a prestigious architecture firm in Dallas, I opened my own business helping clients create beautiful homes. But one day, as I stood in a client’s foyer, a thought stopped me in my tracks:

“You’re changing her surroundings, but what about her inner world?”

That question stayed with me, and life soon gave it deeper meaning.
As a mother, I began noticing different levels of anxiety in children — and I started learning more about health, wellness, and stress management. I became especially aware of our oldest daughter, Aimee — a gifted young performer — who was quietly struggling with OCD, anxiety, and perfectionism.

We were just beginning to explore how her thoughts and perceptions were creating the stress that affected her ability to sing… when she was taken from us in a tragic car accident.

Though I couldn’t help Aimee in time, she became the reason I chose to help others. My mission became clear:
To teach women and families how to lower the stress that fuels anxiety, shift the stories they tell themselves, and find safe, creative ways to express feelings they can’t always put into words — through the gentle, transformative power of creativity.

A Holistic, Creative Approach

For the past 40 + years I have been in business either in the field of art or health and wellness.

I’ve trained in multiple fields that combine both the emotional and creative sides of wellness:

Cathy Freeman Art - My Art Sisters May 2022 - Present
Real Positive Change - 2014 - Present.
Reflexologist - The Stone Institute LLC - St. Charles, MO. February 2008 - 2016
Certified Master Rapid Eye Technician - RET: MRET - Salem OR. May 2002
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (Cooper Clinic, Dallas)
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner
Healing Spaces (Owner) - 1986 - 1990
HOK Architects - Interior Design - 1984 - 1986
BFA - University of North Texas in Denton - June 1984
Artist and creative explore

Today, I bring all of this experience into the work I do through My Art Sisters — an uplifting monthly art membership — and Grow Joy, a bonus journaling and mindset series included in the program. Whether through expressive painting, collage, journaling, or affirmations, I teach women how to let go of stress, build creative confidence, and nourish their joy — one brushstroke at a time.

What I Offer - Real Positive Change

Through My Art Sisters monthly art membership, the Grow Joy journaling series, and in-person workshops and retreats, I guide women through:

Expressive painting & collage to unlock creativity and confidence
Creative Emotional Literacy — helping people identify, process, and express feelings through art, journaling, and sand tray
Mindset and reflection practices to restore calm and joy

Whether you want to learn new art techniques, create a calmer home environment, or simply carve out time for yourself, I’m here to help you paint, renew, and grow joy — one brushstroke at a time.

For In-Person Classes & Retreats

I also teach in-person classes and lead creative retreats for women looking to experience artful self-care in a community setting. These workshops combine expressive art projects with journaling and reflection, offering a calming, soul-nourishing space — whether you're brand new to painting or already creatively inclined.

I’m so glad you’ve found your way to The Little Art Village. You belong here.

Let’s paint, renew, and grow joy together.