Represented exclusively on maui by Village Galleries...KATHLEEN began painting in watercolor in 1983.

"I took my first drawing and painting class at San Francisco State University to fulfill a graduation requirement, and found that I was more interested in my art class than in my major. I kept painting, but didn't take another art class until 1991. I studied watercolor with photo-realist painter Jim Torlakson in the early 1990's, and with his encouragement I began to paint seriously. In 1999, I was awarded a one year scholarship to the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. I attended the AAC in 2000-2001, and fulfilled my dream of attending art school. After staying home for ten years raising my kids, it was very exciting to attend art classes in downtown San Francisco."

"I paint from photos I've taken while in Hawaii and in California. Sometimes I combine many photos to create my composition. Lately, the focus of my painting has been tropical flowers and still life. I try to capture the grace and beauty of my subjects, and hope viewers of my paintings can share in the happiness they bring me. My goal is to make my paintings look alive."

Above: Makana Hele (Farewell Gift) Watercolor SOLD

Spring Morning, Watercolor 29"x 19"

Koi Pond, (Diptych) Watercolor, 40" x 22" each SOLD