About the Artist

Painting since 2005, Kathy is a traditional artist whose work leans toward Impressionism with a strong abstract quality. Her current pieces are rooted in the landscape and inspired by the photos she takes while traveling throughout Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and now, Maine.

Raised in Spokane, WA,  Kathy holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Gonzaga University ('78) with an emphasis in drawing and painting. She has participated in numerous regional events* over the past 20 years and co-founded the Coeur d'Alene Artists' Studio Tour in 2013, with local artist Teresa McHugh.

Kathy is currently represented by MODUS Fine Art Gallery in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and The Turtle Gallery on Deer Isle, Maine.

While painting has been Kathy's vocation these past 20 years, she wishes to acknowledge that for her, the practice of making art is not a solitary endeavor. Though actual paint time is secluded, her life is truly sustained by the love of family and friends, which no painting on earth can replicate.

 

Regional Events* Include:

First Night - Spokane, WA

Art On The Green - Coeur d'Alene, ID

Art In The Park - Boise, ID

Artfest - Spokane

Barrister Winery, Solo and Group Shows - Spokane, WA

Iron Goat Brewing Company, Solo Show - Spokane, WA

Pend Oreille Winery, Solo Shows (2) - Sandpoint, ID

Palouse Plein Air - Moscow, ID (1st place)

Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA

First Fridays - Spokane, WA (various venues)

Second Fridays - Coeur d'Alene, ID (various venues)

Spokane Watercolor Society Art Show - Spokane, WA (3rd place, 2022)

Gonzaga Law School Artist In Residence - Spokane, WA (2020)

Idaho Law School Artist In Residence - Moscow, ID (2024)

The Corner Gallery, North Idaho College - Coeur d'Alene, ID

The Art Spirit Gallery, Representation from 2005-2025 - Coeur d'Alene, ID

Cole Gallery, Representation and Teaching from 2019-2024 - Edmonds, WA

MODUS Fine Art Gallery, Representation 2026 - current - Coeur d'Alene, ID

 

National Recognition

Washington Supreme Court - Immigration and Social Justice Commission - Judicial Award - Seattle, WA (2020)

National Oil And Acrylic Painters Society (NOAPS) - Best In Color Award (2020)

American Women Artists (AWA) - Accepted into National Show (2020)