How do you make a moment last forever? You start here.
As a live event painter, my goal is to capture the energy of a given scene while engaging with an audience. My style is a blend of impressionism and realism, with bright colors and deep contrasts, inviting viewers to engage with the emotional depth beneath the surface. I grew up in Chicago and would say my primary influences are the live music and fine arts scenes here. With that foundation, I draw inspiration from weddings, concerts, celebrations, natural landscapes, and urban environments. My hope is that after viewing my work, people will learn to see the beauty in wherever they are, and give their full attention to the present moment. In addition to live painting, I also paint en plein air (capturing nature scenes with paintings started and finished onsite) and in my studio. My art has been exhibited in galleries and festivals throughout Illinois and is included in several private and public collections around the globe, from Austria to Australia.
If you are interested in booking a live painting or studio commission, browsing past work, or ordering prints or originals, welcome! I’m so happy you’re here.
“Kathryn has created several pieces for us and she is absolutely amazing! She is very responsive and does a great job communicating to make sure her customers get exactly what they want. She is a brilliant artist and is amazing to work with!!”
“Kathryn has an incredible gift of painting joy in her artwork. Her signature style of vibrant colors and whimsical sceneries showcase the best part of humanity- that life is FUN and worth celebrating! Highly recommend working with this passionate and lovely artist. She’s a gem!”
“Highest recommendations for Kathryn—-the fantastic quality of her art is equally matched by her professionalism and integrity. She is truly a joy to work with!”
“Kathryn is an incredible artist. I love how she uses and portrays color and light! She is wonderful at on location painting. I’ve seen lots of her art and seen her work and it is inspiring to watch. Whether you hire her to paint a scene from your wedding on the spot, purchase a painting or commission one you will not be disappointed!”
“How fortunate we are to have this remarkable artist living in our community.”
“Kathryn is an exceptional artist with her own unique flair and style. She puts her heart and soul into her work and it shows.”
“An incomparable artist who has made it her mission to immortalize the heroes of our local music scene in her artwork. We may not be world famous, but we are loved among our communities, friends, and families. That makes us the richest rock stars on the planet. Kathryn, thanks for everything that you do.”
“A highly talented artist at both studio and live painting. She perfectly captures the emotions of a moment through vibrant colors and lively landscapes.”
“Your paintings have a distinctive style and capture the active moments so well!”
“Kathryn is a great artist/painter. Her artworks are amazingly gorgeous. She has her own style. She goes out and does lots of on-site work where you want her to be. In other words, she is available for events that you want to preserve for memories and tributes.”