Catalina Rodríguez Villazón | Professional Watercolor Artist & Illustrator

Catalina Rodríguez Villazón is a distinguished Spanish artist and watercolor specialist whose practice emphasizes the fluidity and expressive potential of the medium. Originally trained in the sciences, she holds degrees in Pharmacy and Environmental Engineering, a background that informs her disciplined yet organic approach to visual storytelling. After working as an air quality expert for over a decade, she transitioned to a full-time artistic career in 2017, further refining her skills with a Master’s degree in Artistic Professions from Escuela SUR in Madrid. Her professional portfolio is characterized by a loose technique—an honest watercolor style that avoids rigid contours and allows water and pigment to interact naturally on the page. This distinctive aesthetic has led to high-profile collaborations with international prestige brands, including Cartier, L’Oréal, La Roche Posay, and Porcelanosa. Catalina Rodríguez Villazón is also a recognized global ambassador for elite art supply manufacturers such as Sennelier, Etchr Lab, and the brushmakers Isabey and Raphael. Beyond her studio practice in Lugo, Spain, she is a dedicated educator, sharing her watercolor expertise through workshops and retreats across Japan, the United States, and Europe. Her work often explores themes from daily life, nature, and the environment, balancing delicate gestures with bold color applications. Through her various projects, she aims to demonstrate that watercolor is an accessible and infinitely rich art form, inviting both practitioners and collectors into her vibrant, color-driven world.