Isa's Journal and Studio Blog
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Isa at her work table. My parents gave me a great deal — love, stewardship, security — all of which...
Market Report
Love seeing old friends Cindy and Luis Urrea! This summer, the studio joined a new community. We cannot afford a...
Ode to Joy: Design Story
Our Ode to Joy prints. Years ago, my daughter's interest in mathematics inspired me to translate numbers into a color...
woMangrove Story
If you wonder why I do this, it’s for the women on Chira and the many others like them we...
Life on Earth
“The whole of life is coming to terms with yourself and the natural world. Why are you here? How do...
Free Bird - Design Story: Appreciating the Overhead
The birds still remember what we have forgotten, that the world is meant to be celebrated.” --Terry Tempest Williams https://isacatto.com/product-tag/plover/...
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Embracing Valentine's Day. Finally. "Love yourself. Then forget it. Then, love the world."-Mary Oliver When I was young and...
The Release: The Story Behind the Painting
The Release Singer Editions Print A rabbit image for the beginning of February. And the story to go with it....
Elk Dreams
Elk above my home. There is no succinct beginning or end to a garden season. Rather, the seasons are on...
Into the Blue Again
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it...