HI! I'M CATHY
Visual Artist • Travel Creator • Creative Storyteller
I turn experiences into stories — through art, travel and content.

ABOUT ME
ARTIST. TRAVELER. STORYTELLER.
I've always been drawn to the same thing:
telling stories visually.
I'm Cathy Nunez — a visual artist, creative performer, traveler and UGC content creator.
For years, I've created art for brands, events, hotels and experiences through live performances, illustrations, customization, sand art and creative activations.
But somewhere along the way, I realized that I don't only want to create art about experiences.
I want to experience them, document them and turn them into stories.
And that's where travel became part of my creative journey.

FROM CANVAS
My Work Includes
My background is rooted in visual art.
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.
🎨 Live Art & Performances
✏️ Illustration
🏖️ Sand Art & Animation
🖌️ Customization
🎭 Event Activations
📸 Visual Storytelling
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

Then I started traveling.
And I realized something:
Travel is a story waiting to be created.
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
I bring the eye of an artist — composition, color, storytelling, creativity and attention to detail.
THE TRAVELER
I bring the curiosity of someone who genuinely loves discovering new places, experiences and cultures.
THE CREATOR
I turn those experiences into authentic, social-first content that brands can actually use.
THE STORYTELLER
I don't just ask "what should I film"
"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
Airlines
Tourism boards
Travel agencies
Tour operators
Travel apps
Luggage brands
Travel accessories
HOSPITALITY
Hotels
Resorts
Boutique stays
Airbnbs
Serviced apartments
Beach clubs
Spas
FOOD & LIFESTYLE
Restaurants
Cafés
Bars
Brunches
Food brands
Lifestyle experiences
CREATIVE & LIFESTYLE
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

MY CREATIVE SIDE
Live Sketch Artist
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
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
🎨 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.
✨ 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.
🎬 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.
❤️ 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.
👫 Couple UGC — With my partner Jonathan, I can also create natural couple content featuring chemistry, humor, conversation, reactions, and authentic travel experiences.
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.
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
The Work, Stories & Adventures Behind My Brand
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Top 13 Sand Art Influencer in the World - Top 35 Sand Art Influencers in 2026
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Khaleej Times —Journey from the Philippines to becoming a professional sand artist in the UAE.
Read the Khaleej Times feature -
Dubai OFW — This Filipina is Making Waves in the Middle East’s Sand Art Scene
Read the Dubai OFW feature -
Dubai OFW — OFW Interview with Caitriona
Read the OFW interview -
Magzoid Magazine — Artist in Focus: Catherine Nunez
Read the Magzoid feature -
What's On Dubai — 8 Art Exhibitions in Dubai to Check Out
Read the What's On feature -
What's On Dubai — Radisson RED Open Mic / Local Artists
Read the What's On article -
Commercial Interior Design — Radisson RED female-led art exhibition
International / Republished Coverage
1. Dubai Haber —A Turkish-language republication covering my journey and sand-art career.
Read the Dubai Haber feature
Artist Platforms & Industry Profiles
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Soul Artists — Caitrionarts Artist Profile
Professional artist/talent profile listing your live sketching, sand animation, live art, awards, exhibitions and event experience.
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Yarnoo — Caitrionarts / Top Art Creators in Dubai / Artist directory
View your Yarnoo profile
Exhibition / Art Recognition
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
SOME BRANDS I WORKED WITH
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ADNOC
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Ministry of Finance UAE
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Argentina Embassy (UAE-based event)
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AIM Congress UAE
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Mercato Mall
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Movenpick Al Marjan
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Al Naboodah Group
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Excel Company / Osmium Events
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Pullman Hotel Dubai
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World Trade Center (WTC Alliance)
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Dubai Opera
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Noon Food
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Etisalat
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Lulu Hypermarkets (RAK, Fujairah, Ajman)
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Armani Hotel Burj Khalifa
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Bab Al Shams
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Gallop Glam Equestrian
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Women Leaders of the World
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Jebel Ali Recourse
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Ruwad Yas Island Awards
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Emaar
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Meydan Grandstand
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Armaf Perfumes
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Mastercard UAE
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Al Wasl
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Dubai Garden Center
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Arte Market
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ULA RAK
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Plan Media
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Novatos Event
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Anantara RAK
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Artist Related Group UAE






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F1 Grand Prix Yacht Party UAE
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
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UAE Early Childhood Authority
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United Arab Bank
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Michelin UAE
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Abu Dhabi Customs
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Bloom
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Centro Events Abu Dhabi
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Happiness Center Al Mamzar
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DU Telecom
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Radisson Red Hotel Dubai
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RAK Fine Arts Festival
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Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait (managed via UAE agency)
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Agthia
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2XL Home Middle East
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SPJ School of Global Management
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Johnson & Johnson UAE
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Adidas Arabia
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Sephora
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Aidas MOE
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Times Square Center Dubai
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Mazaya Shopping Center Dubai
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City Center Mirdif
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Le Meridien Marina Dubai
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SAF Instant
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PEPCO Group of Companies
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Carlton Palace Hotel Dubai
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Speedex UAE
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HINOX
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Shriram Automall UAE


























