Kato Rempel

Kato Rempel has always followed her curiosity and love for creativity wherever it leads.



Born in Vancouver, BC, she spent over a decade in digital graphic design during the early days of the tech boom.

After 14 years in the industry, Kato decided to shake things up—packing her bags and moving with her family to Southeast Asia. Sri Lanka became her classroom, where she soaked up new cultures, art, and architecture. It was there that Kato fell in love with oil painting.

What started as a spark quickly grew into a full-blown passion.

When she returned to Canada, she settled in Kelowna, BC, and studied with inspiring artists like Kristy Gordon, Jerry Markham, and John Barry Raybould.

After more than ten years thriving in the Western Canadian art scene, Kato took another leap—this time to Mexico. In 2023, she launched an Artist Residency in San Miguel de Allende, creating a space for artists to recharge, create, and connect.

Today, as a Senior Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Kato continues to explore new styles and techniques, always chasing the next spark of inspiration.

An enthusiastic and passionate student for the past decade, Kato has studied with Kristy Gordon, completed the US Virtual Art Academy’s three year Alla Prima Plein Air program with Barry John Raybould, and is currently studying with Jerry Markham in Kelowna, BC.

Kato has won several awards through the Federation of Canadian Artists juried shows over the last few years and has now completed a peer review advancement that now gives her the designation of SFCA (Senior Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists)

2023
November - Under $500 – Penticton Art Gallery
November - Artists of the Okanagan, Peachland Art Gallery
September - Limitless FCA Vancouver - Honourable Mention for “The Blues”
September - Lake Country Art Walk - Solo
August - On the Edge - FCA Vancouver
July - Chapter Challenge - FCA Vancouver
July - 10th Annual Oasis Art Show - FCA Okanagan - Award of Excellence for “Medicine for the Soul”
June - Oil and Water - South Delta Artists Guild
February - Figurative Lines - Penticton Life Drawing Group - Sumerland George Ryga Arts Centre

2022
December - Artists of the Okanagan, Peachland
November - Home is Where the Art is - 5 Artist Show at a Private Residence
June - Oil and Water - South Delta Artists Guild
May - Warehouse Art Event - 5 Artist Show
May - Grizzli Winery Art Show - FCA Central Okanagan
April - Ode to Spring - FCA Central Okanagan
March - Animalis - FCA Vancouver
February - Artists Choice - FCA Vancouver - 3rd Place for “Childhood is the most beautiful of all life's seasons.”

2021
February - Curated Collection - FCA Vancouver
January - Works on Paper - FCA Vancouver

2020
December - Signature Medal Show - FCA Vancouver
November - Artists of the Okanagan - Peachland November - Under 500 - Penticton Art Gallery
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