How did I get started in my career?
Kathleen Kalinowski: My career has gradually been building over the last 30 years as I constantly strive to improve my artwork through education and painting almost everyday. I have experienced working with galleries, art consultants, and did over a decade of art fairs. The combination has given me a decent collector base here in the Great Lakes region. I now have a good website, consistently selling galleries, receiving commissions, teaching workshops and participating in a few plein air events. Working from life has greatly improved my painting skills and informs my studio painting. I started my art career primarily using pastel and now I also love using oils both in the studio and for plein air work.
How do I find inspiration?
Kathleen Kalinowski: It isn’t hard for me to find inspiration, especially with my love of the landscape and painting outside in nature. I like to fill sketchbooks with small thumbnail designs and color notes. I also use watercolor and gouache to explore ideas and compositions for future studio work. Artistic growth and inspiration comes from the exploration of ideas, along with mindful and consistent time at the easel.
To see more of Kathleen’s work, visit:
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