HELLO, I’M KATE!

Someone once challenged me to figure out what truly moves me. I’ve learned that what moves me most is actually slowing down—quieting the noise of this fast-paced world long enough to reconnect with my soul. Painting abstractly has become the place where I peel back the layers, where I meet myself with honesty, and where I express the depths that words can’t always reach.

I live in Dallas, Texas, often creating in my small studio behind our home or at our family farmhouse (my happy place!), built in the mid-1800s and overlooking open pastures. I’m married to my best friend, Luke, who also shares my love for creative expression through graphic design and sketching. Together we have three hilarious kids, as well as a beautiful baby girl, Audrey Jane, who passed away on Christmas Eve in 2016. Her life, and her loss, have shaped the way I see the world and the way I paint.

With a B.S. in Horticulture from Texas A&M University—and a dream fulfilled in owning a floral design business—I’m naturally drawn to nature and the way it proclaims beauty and abundant life. At the same time, my greatest calling is to paint honestly from my experience of life after loss. There are times when words simply fail—where sorrow, longing, joy, and hope all coexist. With a paintbrush, unconventional tools, and acrylic mediums, I’ve found a way to express what my heart cannot speak.

I often write alongside my painting process, exploring themes of hope, delight, joy, redemption, and the many layers of grief that are part of being human. These reflections help guide my work and connect my art to the emotional landscapes we all carry.