Kathryn Newcome

is a native of and currently resides in the Fox River Valley in Northern Illinois.

Business Profile: A Civic-minded, Experienced Marketing Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry on both the corporate and agency sides. Skilled in Marketing & Sales, Leadership & Training, Collaboration, Innovation, Product & New Business Development, Project & Team Management, Communications and Design. Her diverse experience provides various perspectives from which to handle and address the complexities that arise within corporate, educational and non-profit environments. Focused, Positive and Driven professional with a Bachelor’s degree focused in Spanish Language and Literature from Washington University in St. Louis.

Her Art: She has been painting with acrylics for more than 15 years.  Her works have most recently been showcased at the Next Gallery Fall Exhibit in St. Charles, Illinois and can be found in private homes throughout the Chicagoland area.

ARTIST STATEMENT:

I believe that life is one large creative endeavor.  I am compelled to try new things and inspired to enjoy today.  As a result, my art continually evolves, affected by mood and experience. Painting ultimately offers a creative escape … a place in which I can find serenity and reflect on the simple joys of the past and present.  

Upon starting a work or series, I am drawn to textures and movement, all influenced by mood. I am usually not sure where the painting will take me. Along the journey, often an object or subject will appear in my mind’s eye that belongs to the space. I may research the object or subject via photographs and/or in person, taking mental notes of small details, color, and light. 

I paint my subjects quickly, not wanting to lose inspiration or vision. I then revisit them until they are fully developed.  Acrylics continue to be my medium of choice and I have enjoyed working different textures into my paintings.  It is the process and result that provide me sanctuary from my often chaotic adult life.  

 

 

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