Kathleen Mccarty

Born in Wisconsin, I went to The Art Institute of Chicago and Italy for my fine art degree. Eventually settling in Washington state north of Seattle.

Using color as my primary language, I make large acrylic on canvas paintings inspired by the natural world. Whether this is a simple dandelion or the light on the horizon at dusk my goal is the same. To convey the “essence” of this inspiration through color and form. I paint until I feel moved by something outside myself where the color, composition and the whole combine to give me a sense of the sublime. My current paintings are filled with layers, drips and scrapes giving a sense of time, process, and history. I believe that art has the power to transform us whether it be a painting, a poem or a great song. My work is in corporate and private collections throughout the United States, South America, Europe, and Asia.

The Art Institute of Chicago, BFA
Saatchi, Florence, Italy, year abroad

Bothell City Hall, Solo Exhibit, Bothell, WA 8/19-10/19
Perry and Carlson, Solo Show, Mount Vernon, WA 4/19
Arts Alive, LaConner, WA 10/18
Smith & Vallee Gallery, Edison, WA 4/18
Capers, Seattle, WA 6/17
Arts Alive invitational show, LaConner, WA 11/16
Perry and Carlson Gallery, Mount Vernon, WA 4/16
Solo Show, Capers, Seattle, WA 6/15
Solo Show, Anthropologie, Seattle, WA 5/15
Solo Show, The Shop, Conway, WA 4/15
Featured Artist, Venue, Seattle, WA 10/14
Solo Show, The Shop, Conway, WA 4/14