Cathariana is the name that I, Ineke van Dingstee, autograph my paintings with. I have always felt a sting and the need to express my creativity. I have done this in the course of time, in different ways. In recent years I have concentrated on teaching myself how to paint.

Often people are touched by the sight of my paintings. This has been a major incentive for me to continue with it, and to share with those who allow themselves to be touched and are interested. I’m often happily surprised on the effect when a painting hangs in a suitbale environment. It comes "alive" and appreciates the environment and vice versa.