About

Hello!

My name is Catherine Anne Tuppen. I go by Anne or Cat, depending on who you ask. I’m currently working on my PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus in Neuroengineering at Rice University in Houston, Texas. In my free time, I like to make art, dance, play volleyball, do yoga, travel, hike, fish, and write.

This website is dedicated to my artwork (for now), so I’ll tell you more about that.

I have always loved making art ever since my mom gave me my first Crayola watercolor set. I took art classes and entered my work into art contests throughout elementary, middle, and high school.

My first job was working for an architect, where I designed spaces, built 3D models, and learned the importance of good craft and how to shoot a pistol. I considered pursuing a career in architecture, but upon taking my first engineering physics class at The University of Texas at Austin, I knew engineering was for me. I transferred into Biomedical Engineering as soon as I could (with a minor in Chinese), and my artwork took a back seat for a while.

During my last year in undergrad, I had the extra time and decided to take a couple drawing classes. Most of the drawings and paintings I have on my website are from this class.

Recently, I’ve taken to taking photos, mostly on hikes, but stay tuned to see how that evolves.

Thanks for visiting! Enjoy!