MOUNTAIN STORIES
Stories from behind the paintings, mountain adventures and the landscapes that inspire my work, alongside guides to choosing and commissioning contemporary mountain art.
What Is Abstract Mountain Art? A Guide to Contemporary Mountain Painting
Discover what abstract mountain art is, how artists use colour, texture and atmosphere to capture the feeling of the mountains, and how contemporary mountain paintings can bring that sense of adventure into your home.
How to Commission a Landscape Painting: 8 Simple Steps
Thinking about commissioning a landscape painting? Discover 8 simple steps to turning your photographs, memories and mountain adventures into a bespoke contemporary landscape painting.
Why I Turn Mountain Memories Into Contemporary Art
A Table Mountain Painting: Turning a Cape Town Memory into Contemporary Art
From Georgia to the Studio: A Contemporary Mount Kazbek Commission
10 Incredible Mountains That Deserve to Be Turned into Contemporary Art
Discover 10 iconic mountains that have inspired contemporary mountain art, from Everest and Annapurna to Mount Kenya, and how these extraordinary landscapes influence my own paintings.
From the Cascade Mountains to Canvas: A Contemporary Mountain Painting Commission for a Seattle Collector
From Mountain Memories to Contemporary Art: A Mount Kenya Commission for a Special Birthday
Transform Your Hiking Photos Into a Bespoke Mountain Painting
Discover how to turn your favourite mountain photos and hiking memories into a bespoke painting. Learn how the commission process works, from selecting photos to choosing the perfect size and style for your ho
From Annapurna to the Living Room: A Himalayan Commission Inspired by a Lifetime of Adventure
After the Summit: Contemporary mountain artist
My work isn’t about capturing mountains exactly—it’s about capturing what they feel like. In this essay, I reflect on how a journey through the Himalayas reshaped my artistic practice and continues to influence every painting I create.
How to Commission a Mountain Painting: A Guide for Mountain Lovers & Art Collectors
Cat Goward explains how personal memories, whether a summit, trek or beloved national park, can be transformed into expressive, custom artwork.
A Life-Changing Trek in Nepal: How the Annapurna Circuit Inspired My Art Journey
A turning point in my life and the start of my art journey.