Sister Catherine Anderson has been drawing and painting since she was 5 years old and is mostly self-taught, although she has taken a few summer classes. She thanks God for her talent and her mother Rose for her encouragement. She has used this talent teaching children and adults. The times of painting have been moments of contemplation and openness to the Spirit leading her. The last few years she has been more aware how art can influence people in our culture in reference to the needs of the times especially in the area of justice and healing. She continues to learn daily and is an active member of the Dominican Institute for the Arts.