Kathie Collinson
Biography
As an artist residing in North Aurora, I concentrate on graphite, colored pencil, photography, and encaustic painting and often use some or all within a single piece. My works includes both 2D and 3D pieces that range from the beautiful to the whimsical to the macabre – as I believe art is all about expression and experimentation. I frequently have pieces or shows in galleries in the area and open my studio at the Starline Factory in Harvard, IL during their 4th Friday events.
Artist Statement
Art has come back into my life as a second career after graduating with a computer degree, and working for many years in the technical field. My art is about exploring ways to let what is inside out. My art varies from the beauty of photography, to the fine detail of colored pencil to the versatile and spontaneous encaustic painting. Encaustic painting has taught me to let go and get lost in its creation, and my hope is that others can get lost in my art or be inspired to try something new.