“My batik paintings are a direct reflection of who I am”,
she says. “My sensitive nature shows thru in my interpretation
of nature or figure. The soft color, direct shapes and images are
impressions from my mind. It is my view of the world. Even the
sensual surface upon which I work is indicative of my way of thinking.”
Her batik process is an emotional and challenging
one, building layer upon layer of wax and color. There is mystery
and excitement involved as the painting progresses, because it becomes
increasingly difficult to see color and images as the wax builds.
At that point, Kathie relies on emotion and internal feeling to guide
her. Intuitively, she knows when the piece is complete.
As a workshop instructor for over 25 years, Kathie is known for
her friendly, informative and energetic approach to teaching. Her
students say “she has an innate ability to know what a student needs and
then show them how to get there.” No doubt this may be one
reason students return to her workshops over and over again.
Kathie George’s award winning work can be found in many corporate
and private collections in the US and abroad. She has twice been a
finalist in Artist Magazine’s Art Competition (among 14,000
entrants) and her work was featured in their Limited Edition Calendar
in 2001, and again in 2007.
Kathie has authored 5 watercolor books and written numerous magazine
articles for well-known artist magazines. She’s a signature
member of both the Ohio and Florida Watercolor Societies.
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
National Watercolor Society
Ohio Watercolor Society, Exhibition
Award
Louisiana Watercolor Society International Exhibit
ARTIST Magazine
Art Competition Finalist – twice
And twice selected for their
limited edition calendar
Louisiana Tech University, Design Encounter – Best
of Show
Schumacher Gallery, Capital University, Canton, OH
Florida Watercolor
Society
PUBLICATIONS
Artist Sketchbook – cover and special feature
American Artist
magazine
The Decorative Painter
Painting Acrylics by Vicki Lord, published
by Northlight Publications
Winsor & Newton ad – painting
featured
Watercolor Made Easy, Volumes I – IV
Watercolor Magazine
Simply Beautiful Watercolors
JUDGING
Cornell Museum of Art & History Multi-media Exhibition
Palm
Beach Watercolor Society 25 th Anniversary Exhibition
