Kathy Fick A view of my corner of the world Kathy has been painting for more that 25 years. When first starting out, she painted for her own enjoyment and oils were her medium. She soon grew to love watercolor, and this has been her choice ever since. In the 1980's and 1990's Kathy sold her paintings in the art show market, but then took time off to raise and enjoy her family. Kathy works daily in her home studio with her dog "Kramer" never far from her side.
"I like to work from a photo that has touched the viewers heart in some way. Painting to me is an ongoing attempt to capture the emotion of the moment when that photo was taken." Working from these photos that have touched her heart in some way, Kathy's family and pets are the subjects of most of her paintings. "I love putting onto paper moments that were special to me. It is almost as if I am painting my life, like a painted biography". Kathy has painted many commission pieces for people who also feel the need to hold onto those special memories.
"If I can capture that fleeting moment in a person's life and hold onto it forever through a painting, then I have been successful".
Kathy is a member of the Michigan Watercolor Society and the Lapeer Art Association.
Education
Kathy has studied under many well known artists at the Flint Institute of Arts in Flint, Michigan. She has also participated in many workshops with artists in other areas and belongs to many Art Associations throughout Michigan.