Kate Kennedy

I like to entice the viewer to lean forward, and experience my work a little further down the rabbit hole, to find just a moment of wonder. I hope my simple, liquid style and unique compositions set the stage, so the light can create the perfect drama. I prefer to let the viewer find their own metaphors in my work.

"Light is everything! If you can catch the fleeting light, you capture the essence. Light inspires me, and transforms the ordinary into the magnificent. I hope to inspire you to observe the world around you more carefully, and find the beauty in the unusual and usual. Indulge yourself.

Kate has been voraciously painting since she was able to hold a paint brush. She began formal studies in painting and drawing at University when she was in 8th grade. In 1983, Kate received a Bachelors degree in Fine Art from Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, and while there, studied extensively with Robert Gilmore, American Painter and Professor of Fine Art.

First Award was the Washington State all University Senior Portfolio Award 1983

In addition to working on her paintings, Kate was a Gallery Owner and Art Consultant early in her career. Kate enjoyed helping corporate and private collectors build their collections, while she lived in Seattle Washington and greater Pacific Northwest. As time past Kate was able to donate all her time to painting. Though, she still loves collecting art for her own collection.
Just to change things up a bit, she recently, added writing to her projects, and is now the author of her first published book "The Sound Prince and the Pocket Dragon" A Magical Adventure for anyone young at heart. There is also a retrospective book of her paintings in progress.

Next upcoming:
Smith and Vallee Gallery, April 6-29th 2018 "Bloom" A group show of 17 prominent Pacific Northwest Artists.

Artists who have influenced Kate include Georgia O'keefe, Mary Cassatt, Turner, Wyeth, Sargent, and Frits Thaulow.

impressionist, realist, landscapes, contemporary, floral, painter -oils