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Artist Biography:

Kathy Beekmans internationally known paintings and drawings reflect the many interests of this diverse artist. Her work features landscapes, midwest and southwest architecture,and geometric and animal abstracts. Through her vibrant use of color she conveys peacefulness and a meditative energy. Kathy is an avid outdoors person and she uses a strong sense of design and color to express her feelings for the natural world.

Kathy is a member of the Pastel Society of Colorado, and an art educator at the Foothills Art Center in Golden. She is also an illustrator for the Llano Grande and Navajas archaeological projects in Jalisco, Mexico. Her work has most recently been recognized by the Tala Museum of Jalisco, Mexico.

Artist Statement:

I am a woman who believes that art is a form of meditation. I believe that it is important to understand how color and texture can play a role in a persons mood. I begin a painting with certain colors in mind, even before shapes and context. For me, art is all about the experiential rather than the conceptual.

I have been an artist since the age of four. But it was not until working in Mexico for 8 months in 2000 that my passion for art was set on fire. The smells, textures, and most importantly colors in Mexico woke my artistic senses and since then I have shown my work in fine art galleries across the nation. I encourage all people to find a passion that wakes them up and allows them to feel productive, creative, and at peace with themselves.

Artist Highlights

• ArtWanted.com Gallery:    Fine Art