You Belong
The Story: Keep Art in Hand
Being an artist never quits you. Most artists express their creativity in many disciplines, and the team behind Isa Catto Studio is no exception – our principal, Isa Catto, moves from painting to gardening, to drawing, to writing, and back again. In 2019, her studio practice expanded to include design, and a talented team came together in the joyful spirit of evolution. Great design tells a story and can reflect a curiosity about, and a connection to, our planet, not to mention each other. We want our designs to celebrate both the beauty and sanctuary of the natural world and our place in it. This is “the why of it”—we keep art in hand.
To keep our aesthetic unique and original, each of our designs is a limited edition. Our small batch approach also maintains our commitment to sustainability and low waste.


Anyone who visits our studio steps over a welcome mat that says: “You Belong.” We mean it. We designed a shop and working studio that welcomes our customers on our small farm nestled across from the Elk Mountain Range.
Isa Catto Studio is located in Woody Creek. The studio is open by appointment and is also staffed by numerous studio dogs. If you would like to visit the studio, you can book your appointment online.


The Process
The painter Wassily Kandinsky once quipped that everything begins with a dot, and we couldn’t agree more. Isa starts with that dot, then moves into a sketch, and then onto a painting. Then the team translates the original art into a bespoke, functional product. It takes a variety of steps to reach the final composition. These steps may include additional sketching, painting, or color exploration. Every member of our team pitches in to keep the design moving forward.
The Impact
Many of our designs are inspired by the natural world, so we constantly consider our impact. Our product development phase includes research on materials and processes with the goal of achieving the least harmful environmental outcomes. But celebrating the natural world with our approach to design and production is not enough. We believe that we can always give a bit more, so we partner with several conservation nonprofits. We believe that design can elevate and educate. Learn more about our sustainability practices here.

Our Studio Crew


Studio Dogs

Luna
DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
Luna is a cattle dog mix who has a bark that could wake the dead, but the gentlest of dispositions. She is inspired by treats. And more treats.

Rose
HUMAN RESOURCES
Rose is a malamute mix from the Navajo Reservation who prefers the snow and cold. She does not bark but instead directs the studio team by crying or giving withering looks.

Gunner
LOSS PREVENTION
Gunner is a plott hound mix who helps Luna out on security detail. His bark could also wake the dead and he has a serious case of bedroom eyes.