Kathy Lechler

I'm Katherine Lechler, a fine artist, illustrator, and creative professional with a lifelong love for color, texture, and the natural world. Thanks for visiting me on Saachi Art. I invite you to explore my work and experience the landscapes of nature that inspire me every day.

I grew up on the South Shore of Long Island in the small seaside town of Point Lookout, New York. Surrounded by the salty air of the ocean and the beauty of coastal life, I developed a deep connection to nature that continues to shape my creative voice today.

I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where I studied Illustration and Graphic Design. My professional journey spans over 25 years as a freelance illustrator and graphic artist, art director, and marketing executive. I've spent more than two decades leading creative direction at a New York publishing company, blending strategic vision with artistic storytelling. This experience honed my design sensibilities and deepened my appreciation for the power of visual communication.
Alongside my professional work, painting has always been my true passion. I am drawn to the textures and colors found in nature—from the quiet tree shadowed paths of a national park to th...

Kathy started her formal art education at the Art Students League of New York, for a summer program. Her college art training was at The School of Visual Arts in NYC where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree

Group Exhibitions

1985 Point Lookout Art show, Point Lookout, New York

Group Exhibition, and exhibition coordinator, Point Lookout Art show,
Point Lookout, New York
1990 Point Lookout Art Show, Point Lookout, New York
1992 Point Lookout Art Show, Point Lookout, New York
1993 Point Lookout Art Show, Point Lookout, New York
1995 Point Lookout Art Show, Point Lookout, New York
2010 Long Beach Art League, Long Beach, New York
2011 Long Beach Art League, Long Beach, New York
2012 Art And Soul Gallery, East Port, New York
2013 Long Beach Art League, Long Beach, New York
2014 Art League Of Long Island, Dix Hills, New York
2018 Mills Pond Gallery, Saint James, New York
2019 J. Mane Gallery, Online Exhibit

2021 Rowayton Art Center, Autumn Juried Show

2022 Spectrum Gallery, Clouds, Winds, and Breezes
2024 Bright Eye Beer Company Exhibit


Solo Exhibit
2011 Mrs. Sheila Meyer, Point Lookout, New York

2016 Point Lookout Historical Society Gallery, Point Lookout, New York
2020 Lawrence Woodmere Public Library Art Gallery, Woodmere New York