MY art PORTFOLIO
A CREATIVE LIFE
My mother got me into private oil painting lessons at age 10 as I was literally drawing on the walls (and signing my brother's name... somehow they figure it out!). My earliest memories are of creating and throughout my life I never understood why I HAD to paint and draw and create despite also being a curious life-long leaner and researcher. Turns out it is part of my neurodivergence of autism, ADHD, and dyscalculia (number dyslexia)! Below are some images from my past commissions and projects I completed after earning my Bachelor's in Fine Arts. If you are interested in commissioning artwork, please contact me!
Custom painting of a Navy ship for veteran of Vietnam War. 8"x10" Oil on canvas. Private collection.
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My very first oil painting at age 10 in private lessons with a little old lady down the street. She had a filing cabinet full of old greeting cards, calendars, and other images to copy. I learned basic oil painting skills. The signature was originally in pencil and I re-did it in college... I was Kathy growing up! I come from a working-class background and am deeply grateful my late parents suppor
"Nocturne" (10"x10") Created for Access Gallery in Denver CO (A studio and gallery for disabled artists that I volunteer at), this oil painting on a Masonite panel sold as part of their fundraiser exhibit "99 Pieces" in September 2024. Private collection.
Custom master bathroom finish inspired by Pompeii with a hand-stenciled border using gold paint. WI 2006.
A custom 360 degree mural in a girl's room based on Barbie's Fairytopia. WI 2007. The images are on a hand-glazed background.
Matisse inspired custom painted bench in Parade of Homes WI 2007
My first custom mural at a restaurant in Mt. Pleasant Michigan in 1992. Alkyd paint approximately 25' x 6'.
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