KATHERINE KIMBER OWENS, PSWC, SWA, ACA
5853 E. PARKSIDE, FRESNO, CA 93727
(559) 252-3841
BIRTHPLACE
Oxnard, California
EDUCATION
Graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara_ Art Major with BA in Elementary School Teaching and a Special Secondary in Art. Further studies with well known professional artists: Harley Brown, Jane Burnham, Rose Eden, Ted Goerschner, Albert Handell Tom Lynch,
Susan Sarback, Marilyn Simandel, Urania Christy Tarbet, Edward Norton Ward, Clark Mitchell, Susie Stack ACA, Anne N. McClure PSA, Richard McDaniel and Libby Tolley.
TEACHING
Public School- Art Class, grades 6, 7 and 8 - Sanger, CA- l years
Private School - Art Studies, grade 9 - Charleston, SC - 2 years
Private School - Fourth grade - Sullivan's Island, SC - 2 years
Adult Education in Watercolor, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel- Clovis, CA since 1994
Private Studio Instruction in Acrylic, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel and Watercolor- 30 years.
Demonstrations, workshops throughout California and art seminars on cruise ship tours.
Kay's main objective in teaching is to draw out of the student their creative talent from within and to instill the principles of balance, design and color in their compositions. Many of her beginning students have progressed and become award winners.
SUBJECT MATTER
Mostly still lifes, florals and landscapes of her beloved native state from the ocean to the fertile San Joaquin Valley and the mountains where she spent her childhood summers. She is considered a colorist with bold brilliant color application. She enjoys experimenting with various mediums and styles and encourages her students to do the same.
ART ASSOCIATIONS AND GALLERIES
Brumley Art Center, Coarsegold, CA
The Art Stand, Minkler, CA
Cayucos Art Association, Cayucos, CA
Circle Gallery, Madera, CA
Porterville Art Gallery, Porterville, CA
Clovis Art Guild - President 1987
Morro Bay Art Association, Morro Bay, CA
Pastel Society of the West Coast - Signature Member
Society of Western Artists - Signature Member, Pres. SJVC Chapter 1989
The Perfect Frame and Gallery, Fresno, CA
Alliance of California Artists - Signature Member
AWARDS AND HONORS
ONE PERSON SHOW - Featured Artist - Morro Bay Gallery, April - May, 1998
First Place in Pastel Category -Clovis Old West Art Festival, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999
First Place in The Swedish Festival, Kingsburg, CA - Three years in a row
Director of Exhibits for SJVC of Society of Western Artists. 1991 - 1998
SJVC Representative on San Francisco Board of Trustees - SWA, 1989 - 1995
Director of Exhibits and Program Chairman for Alliance of California Artists - Since 2000
She has been sought after to conduct workshops and for judging of many art shows. Her paintings are in private collections in the United States, Italy and Switzerland. |
