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Original Art by Kathy McGrath
~ MY STORY ~
I Dreamt of Becoming a Professional Artist One Day.
My excitement for art began as a young girl and followed me into high school, where I took every art class available. Learning everything from drawing to sculpting only made my passion for art grow stronger, fueling my desire to create the best original fine art.
I married early on and started a family. My young family was my joy, my happiness, and my main priority. Even though my hectic schedule as a mom kept me very busy, I still found time to continue with my art, drawing or painting late into the night. I often gifted my art to family and friends, bringing smiles to their faces, as I found joy in sharing my original art for sale.
As my children got older, my responsibilities of motherhood shifted and I was able to focus on my art more and more, particularly in creating original fine art in oils and original mixed media abstract art. Now, my children are all happy, healthy adults with children of their own. Motherhood was and still is my greatest gift and accomplishment!
The Fire of Art Ignited Within Me!
With my children grown, I felt this powerful calling to go after a dream I had since my childhood. I wanted to pursue art on a professional level. I enrolled in the Milan Art Institute, Mastery Program to hone and enhance my skills.
I am now a Mastery Graduate and a member of SOPA. Being a professional artist was always my dream, and now I am living it! Creating art as a top Chicago-based artist is my full-time job. This is my passion, my dream, and my intent; to create and share my art with you and the world.
"I create art because it makes me happy; I share my art to inspire others to be happy!"
Kapi
~ STYLE ~
My style has evolved like the chapters in my life, showcasing a diverse range of the best original fine art. It is largely influenced by the medium I am currently working with or the uplifting energy I am feeling. I enjoy creating original mixed media abstract art that incorporates a variety of artistic products, including collage, markers, spray paints, 24K gold leafing, acrylic and oil paints, along with watercolors from time to time.
I love to use vibrant colors that generate positive energy, creating a happy, vivacious atmosphere. When working with original fine art in oils and acrylics, I thrive on mixing it up from loose florals and abstracts to realistic landscapes. With so many ideas, I keep an open mind while painting, allowing my brush to move freely. My inspiration comes from the beautiful outdoors and the world around me, with a strong emphasis on nature and florals. I am also inspired by the alluring human body.
My ink drawings of my Gods and Goddesses are on another level of my creativity! Even though I was young when I began creating this style of art, I felt a deep passion to pursue it with intense commitment, developing my unique and original style. Following my intuitive instincts, I incorporate beautiful men and women into my wild and whimsical imagination, resulting in what is now my distinct representation of Gods and Goddesses.
This style is perhaps my most extraordinary and specific, which I feel defines me the most as a top Chicago-based artist. While my artistic skills with ink have evolved over the years, my manner and form have remained the most consistent and true to myself. I enjoy exploring multiple themes, such as underwater fantasy, nature-inspired visions with florals and animals, adorable nursery characters, and so much more. Additionally, I have original art for sale that reflects my artistic journey.
~ SERVICES ~
I offer a variety of artistic services, including commissioned original ink drawings, original colorful fine art paintings, and artist embellished custom canvas prints from a select group of my original fine art collection. As a top Chicago-based artist, I take pride in providing the best original fine art. All of my acrylic, mixed media, and oil paintings are original art for sale. My Gods and Goddesses series is available as Limited Edition, Giclee Fine Art Prints only. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with every piece of art, canvas, or print, ensuring the quality of my original fine art in oils and original mixed media abstract art.