You Belong
The Story: The Why of It
Being an artist never quits you. I have never met an artist who just “retired” from creating. Most artists express their creativity in many disciplines and I am no exception – I move from painting, to gardening, to drawing, to writing and back again. In 2019, I expanded my studio practice to include design and assembled a talented team to take the studio in a new direction. We took our inspiration from the Wiener Werkstätte and Bauhaus movements who never distinguished between art, design or craft – beauty flowed into every detail, every stitch, every paint stroke and every product. We believe great design should not be an afterthought but a starting point. Each of our products is a limited edition to keep our aesthetic fresh and original. 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. Belonging is one of the hardest and most poignant parts of being human. We designed a showroom that welcomes our customers on our small farm nestled across from the Elk Mountain Range. We craft products that celebrate both the beauty and sanctuary of the natural world and our place in it.
Isa Catto Studio is located in Woody Creek. The studio is open by appointment and is also staffed by numerous studio dogs. Want to visit the studio? Here’s how:
- Call us at 970-236-1885, OR
- Email [email protected], OR
- Click this link to book an 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 transforms the original art into a product. It takes a variety of steps to reach the final composition. They may include additional sketching, painting, or color exploration. Every member of our team pitches in to keep the design moving forward.
Many of our designs are inspired by the natural world, and as such it is only responsible to consider our impact. Our product development phase includes research on materials and processes with the goal of the least harmful outcome. 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 nonprofits to raise awareness on certain distinct conservation issues. We believe that design can elevate and educate. Learn more about our sustainability here.
Our creative process includes generating all of our photography, videos, social media, website content and marketing.

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.