Katie Paine

I am a Montana-based painter whose work blends modern abstraction with grounded realism to capture the quiet beauty of wilderness, water, and the human stories held within them. Raised in a family of painters, My mother, grandmother, and aunts, my creative roots took hold early, nurtured by long days drawing and an adolescence spent on extended canoe expeditions. Those formative years shaped both my artistic eye and my deep relationship with wild places.

Working primarily in acrylic, watercolor, ink, and wood-burning, I paint from my own photographs and lived experiences, transforming moments from rivers, backcountry camps, and remote trails into contemplative narrative scenes.

When I'm not in the studio, I lead multi-week canoe expeditions, teach outdoor leadership, and collaborate with fellow artists in Missoula. I hopes my work reaches outdoor lovers, galleries, and adventure-driven brands, allowing me to paint on a larger scale, build a studio, and continue creating pieces that bring joy and a sense of calm back into people’s lives.