Kim Mcgennis

Thank you for your interest in my profile! I have been mesmorized with art, painting, drawing and photography ever since I can remember. I used to beg my parents for drawing lessons when I was only five years old. I have integrated art into my life for over thirty years. I am a professional photographer and work out of a lovely art studio in my 1776 farmhouse. I love my rescue dogs, horseback riding, hiking, playing the harp and piano, cooking gourmet vegetarian meals and listening to international music. I also teach French and Spanish to middle school and high school students. One of my favorite past times is wandering through a museum and getting inspired by so many magnificent works. Each piece has a story. Each piece has the heart of the artist inside. I believe that we are all connected throughout the ages through art. Art is a powerful form of self-expression and is the window into all of our souls.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in French at Boston College. I also received a Master’s Degree from the University of Westchester, Pennsylvania in French and Spanish Languages and Cultures. Recently I added another Master’s Degree to my resume which I attained at St. Joseph University in West Hartford, Connecticut. This degree was in the utilization of Multiple Intelligences in Education. My goal is to infuse art, music, museum study, dance, and theater into my teaching! I believe that children will appreciate the arts more if you integrate it into all aspects of their learning! We need more blossoming artists!

As I mentioned above, I have shown my work at numerous expositions, fairs, stores both locally and out of state. For years I have also sold hand painted furniture pieces. I enjoy the aspect of displaying my paintings online in order to reach a larger audience.