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HI! I'M CATHY

Visual Artist • Travel Creator • Creative Storyteller

I turn experiences into stories — through art, travel and content.

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ABOUT ME

ARTIST. TRAVELER. STORYTELLER.

I've always been drawn to the same thing:

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telling stories visually.

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I'm Cathy Nunez — a visual artist, creative performer, traveler and UGC content creator.

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For years, I've created art for brands, events, hotels and experiences through live performances, illustrations, customization, sand art and creative activations.

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But somewhere along the way, I realized that I don't only want to create art about experiences.

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I want to experience them, document them and turn them into stories.

And that's where travel became part of my creative journey.

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FROM CANVAS

My Work Includes

My background is rooted in visual art.

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I've worked with brands and events to create artwork in real time — turning ideas, people, products and moments into something audiences can see come to life.

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🎨 Live Art & Performances
✏️ Illustration
🏖️ Sand Art & Animation
🖌️ Customization
🎭 Event Activations
📸 Visual Storytelling

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Art taught me to look at the world differently.

To notice the details.

The colors.

The composition.

The emotion.

The little things other people might overlook.

TO THE WORLD

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Then I started traveling.

And I realized something:

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Travel is a story waiting to be created.

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A hotel isn't just a room.

A destination isn't just a beautiful view.

A restaurant isn't just a meal.

They're experiences.

And experiences are what I love capturing.

That's what led me into travel UGC and content creation.​​

TRAVEL . ART . CONTENT

Your brand doesn't just get a UGC creator.You get an artist.

My professional background in visual art gives me the ability to incorporate creativity into campaigns

THE ARTIST

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I bring the eye of an artist — composition, color, storytelling, creativity and attention to detail.

THE TRAVELER

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I bring the curiosity of someone who genuinely loves discovering new places, experiences and cultures.

THE CREATOR

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I turn those experiences into authentic, social-first content that brands can actually use.

THE STORYTELLER

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I don't just ask "what should I film"

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"What will make someone experience this?"

BRANDS I CAN WORK WITH

Beyond UGC. Where content meets creativity.

My professional background in visual art gives me the ability to incorporate creativity into campaigns

TRAVEL

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Airlines
Tourism boards
Travel agencies
Tour operators
Travel apps
Luggage brands
Travel accessories

HOSPITALITY

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Hotels
Resorts
Boutique stays
Airbnbs
Serviced apartments
Beach clubs
Spas

FOOD & LIFESTYLE

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Restaurants
Cafés
Bars
Brunches
Food brands
Lifestyle experiences

CREATIVE & LIFESTYLE

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Art brands
Fashion
Beauty
Lifestyle products
Experiences
Events
Creative activations

WHAT MAKES MY CONTENT DIFFERENT?

My creative background allows me to combine:

​✈️ Travel storytelling
🏨 Hotel & resort experiences
🍽️ Food & dining content
🌴 Destination lifestyle
🎥 UGC videos
📱 Social-first content
🎨 Art & creative activations
❤️ Authentic couple content
😂 Relatable travel moments

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MY CREATIVE SIDE

Live Sketch Artist

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I also offer live sketch services, creating quick portraits, illustrations and caricatures in real-time whether its digitally done, manual or even with the coffee as medium. My work adds a unique, interactive element to events, providing guests with personalized keepsakes to treasure.

Live Art Performer

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As the only Filipina Asian performing

Sand Art animation across the Middle East, I create dynamic, real-time artworks on stage, including sand art, speed painting, upside-down painting, and glitter art. These performances blend creativity and entertainment, making every event unforgettable.live Sketch Artistlive art performer

Here’s what makes my content different

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🎨 An artist’s eye — I understand composition, color, details, storytelling, and visual impact, so I’m thinking beyond simply pointing a camera at a product or property.

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✨ I can actually DO something on camera — From live sketching and bag/shoe customization to sand art, painting, and interactive art, I can incorporate my creative skills directly into your content to make it uniquely yours.

✈️ Real travel experience — Having traveled extensively, I know how to capture destinations, hotels, and experiences in a way that feels lived-in and authentic rather than staged.

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🎬 Experience-driven storytelling — My background in live art, events, activations, and customization helps me understand not only what a brand wants to show, but what it wants people to feel.

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❤️ A story people can connect with — My content can naturally combine travel, creativity, reinvention, humor, and real-life experiences to create a stronger emotional connection.

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👫 Couple UGC — With my partner Jonathan, I can also create natural couple content featuring chemistry, humor, conversation, reactions, and authentic travel experiences.

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I’d love to create content such as Reels, TikToks, POV experiences, lifestyle photography, room/property tours, destination storytelling, couple content, behind-the-scenes videos, and creative brand activations.

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My goal is simple: not just to show people your brand, but to make them want to experience it.

FEATURED AND RECOGNIZED

Major Media Features

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The Work, Stories & Adventures Behind My Brand

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  1. Top 13 Sand Art Influencer in the World - Top 35 Sand Art Influencers in 2026

  2. Khaleej Times —Journey from the Philippines to becoming a professional sand artist in the UAE.
    Read the Khaleej Times feature

  3. Dubai OFW — This Filipina is Making Waves in the Middle East’s Sand Art Scene
    Read the Dubai OFW feature

  4. Dubai OFW — OFW Interview with Caitriona
    Read the OFW interview

  5. Magzoid Magazine — Artist in Focus: Catherine Nunez
    Read the Magzoid feature

  6. What's On Dubai — 8 Art Exhibitions in Dubai to Check Out
    Read the What's On feature

  7. What's On Dubai — Radisson RED Open Mic / Local Artists
    Read the What's On article

  8. Commercial Interior Design — Radisson RED female-led art exhibition

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International / Republished Coverage

 

1. Dubai Haber —A Turkish-language republication covering my journey and sand-art career.
Read the Dubai Haber feature

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Artist Platforms & Industry Profiles

  1. Soul Artists — Caitrionarts Artist Profile
    Professional artist/talent profile listing your live sketching, sand animation, live art, awards, exhibitions and event experience.
    View your Soul Artists profile

  2. Yarnoo — Caitrionarts / Top Art Creators in Dubai / Artist directory
    View your Yarnoo profile

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Exhibition / Art Recognition

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1. Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis
Read the Hotelier Middle East coverage

2. Magzoid — Your dedicated artist archive/tag page on Magzoid.
View the Catherine Nunez archive

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SOME BRANDS I WORKED WITH

  • ADNOC

  • Ministry of Finance UAE

  • Argentina Embassy (UAE-based event)

  • AIM Congress UAE

  • Mercato Mall

  • Movenpick Al Marjan

  • Al Naboodah Group

  • Excel Company / Osmium Events

  • Pullman Hotel Dubai

  • World Trade Center (WTC Alliance)

  • Dubai Opera

  • Noon Food

  • Etisalat

  • Lulu Hypermarkets (RAK, Fujairah, Ajman)

  • Armani Hotel Burj Khalifa

  • Bab Al Shams

  • Gallop Glam Equestrian

  • Women Leaders of the World

  • Jebel Ali Recourse

  • Ruwad Yas Island Awards

  • Emaar

  • Meydan Grandstand

  • Armaf Perfumes

  • Mastercard UAE

  • Al Wasl

  • Dubai Garden Center

  • Arte Market

  • ULA RAK

  • Plan Media

  • Novatos Event

  • Anantara RAK

  • Artist Related Group UAE

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  • F1 Grand Prix Yacht Party UAE

  • Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

  • UAE Early Childhood Authority

  • United Arab Bank

  • Michelin UAE

  • Abu Dhabi Customs

  • Bloom

  • Centro Events Abu Dhabi

  • Happiness Center Al Mamzar

  • DU Telecom

  • Radisson Red Hotel Dubai

  • RAK Fine Arts Festival

  • Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait (managed via UAE agency)

  • Agthia

  • 2XL Home Middle East

  • SPJ School of Global Management

  • Johnson & Johnson UAE

  • Adidas Arabia

  • Sephora

  • Aidas MOE

  • Times Square Center Dubai

  • Mazaya Shopping Center Dubai

  • City Center Mirdif

  • Le Meridien Marina Dubai

  • SAF Instant

  • PEPCO Group of Companies

  • Carlton Palace Hotel Dubai

  • Speedex UAE

  • HINOX

  • Shriram Automall UAE​

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