Catie Miller’s work is recognized for its bright colors, playful patterning, and unique approach to traditional tableware. She infuses everyday routines with vibrancy and creates comfort through the objects we choose to surround ourselves with.

Simplified, graphic depictions of realism paired with symbolic patterning—ranging from the obscure to the obvious—result in full, engaging compositions. Catie captures small moments and memories that bring her happiness, often with humor. Inspired by her boys’ everyday joys, like catching minnows or gathering worms, she appreciates how simple moments can evoke different memories and feelings in others. Her work has also incorporates re-contextualized florals from her great-grandma’s bedsheets, memories of her beloved grandpa, and family pheasant hunting trips.

These moments of personal significance overlap and evolve as shared human experiences when they find their way into someone else’s home. Moreover, she draws inspiration from gardening and birdwatching, which often appear in her work. Ultimately, her illustrations aim to remind people of the beauty and connection in everyday moments, celebrating shared experiences.

This connection to others' lives fuels her creativity in the studio.