Kathleen Lack
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About Kathleen

Ever since I was a child, my life revolved around painting, drawing and dancing. My passion was so alive, focused and engaged in these activities, that my father created a little studio just for me, in front of a window, looking out toward a beautiful Maple tree. As the seasons changed, so did the colors out that window, providing me with new color palettes to explore.
 
To this day, I still see the ever-changing colors in a landscape, the hues and depth of purple, mauve, and sage green in a high desert landscape, the lush springtime intensity of new buds about to burst forth, and the cool turquoise and marine blues in the ocean, balanced by the golden brilliance of the setting sun.
 
When I observe the people around me, I see colors framing their bodies, soft golden hues reflecting the curves of their faces. I see the strength and beauty of a dancers’ body, and the expression of emotional connection as a musician brings their instrument to life. These images and the emotions evoked become my muse in the moment. They are what I am compelled to express in my paintings. 
 
As I observe people in the moment, especially when they are being fully themselves, I am driven to capture their essence, the qualities and depth of emotion that are unique only to them. For me, it is imperative that my art continues to develop, to grow, to explore and create while ensuring the fullest freedom of expression.
Exhibits, Awards, Publications
  • California Art Club: Musical Motifs, "The Pianist" and "The Violinist", 2017
  • International Artist Magazine, Aug/Sept, 2016, Pg. 50 "View from the Top" article
  • Falkirk Annual Fall Exhibit 2013 "Claudia in White"
  • MarinMOCA Natl. Show "Stage Mother", 2013
  • OPA 1st Annual Salon Show "Serene", 2013
  • Portraits of the Ballet, self published book 2010
  • 2008 California State Fair Fine Art, “Green Light” Merit Award
  • The Richeson 75:Portrait/Figure Competition 2008, “Waiting for the Dance”
  • Falkirk 2008, “Artist’s Passion”
  • Artisans Gallery-Nostalgia, Merit Award for “Catcher’s Mitt”, 2008
  • ALNC 4th National, “Artist’s Passion”
  • American Art Collector, Alcove Books, copywrite 2006, 2007, 2008
  • Marin Symphony Program Cover Artist, 2005/06 _ pg. 5,6,20,21
  • Oil Painter's of America 2007 Western Regional Exhibition, “Reclining” & “On the Plaza”
  • Finalist in The Artist's Magazine Portrait & Figure Competition for 2006
  • American Art Collector, Alcove Books, copyright 2005
  • Best of Show, IVA's Motion/Emotion 2005
  • American Art Collector, Alcove Books, copyright 2004 p. 48
  • Best of Show, IVA's In Respect to the Human Figure 2004
  • Best in Show, Nor Cal Biennial,2003 NLAPW, Kendall-Jackson Wine Center Fulton, CA, for "At The Bar"
  • Art of Northern California, Alcove Books, copywrite 2003, p. 132,133
  • Vigil Gallery, Nevada City, Two person Show, 2003
  • Sausalito Art Festival, 2003
  • Falkirk, San Rafael, CA 2003 Juried Exhibition: "Before Class"
  • Artisans "Scarlet": "Feather Fan" Open juried exhibition
  • Third Place in IVA's "Define a Line" juried exhibition 2003
  • Water Dragon Gallery: Invitational Group Show, 2002
  • Solo Exhibition: Mt. Tam Raquet Club, Greenbrae, CA
  • Second Place in IVA's "Habitat" juried exhibition 2002
  • Best Of Show in IVA's "Arts & Flowers" for "Pink Ruffles" Juried exhibition April 2002
  • Honor Award in NLAPW Bienniel 2002 National Art Competition in San Francisco for "Before Class"
  • Best of Show in Gallery One's "Think Red" Exhibit for "Red Tights" November 2001
  • Artisans "In Respect to the Human Figure": "The Ballet" & "The Orange Dress"
  • Falkirk 2001 Juried Exhibition: "Camisole" and "The Veterinarian"
  • Effie Belle Bowie Memorial Award, 2000 - NLAPW's 40th National Biennial Art Exhibit, George Mason Universary, Arlington, Virginia
  • Award of Merit, at 1998 California Works, Calif. State Fair for "Black Hat"
  • Marin Art Festival at the Lagoon, Juror '97 participant '97 thru '05
  • Award of Excellence at 1996 California Works, Calif. State Fair for "The Cellist"
  • Best of Show in Sumner Museum, Wash. D.C. NLAPW National Competition in May, 1996 for "The Flutist"
  • Donald E. Works Memorial Award in 69th MSA Annual Show for "Blue Slip"
  • Merit Award in Artisans "Human Figure" exhibition, 1996
  • KTEH Preview Exhibit On air Art Auction, 1996
  • Marin Open Studio participant 1995 - 2005
  • First Place Award for "The Cellist", in Marin Society of Artists 1995 Exhibit
  • Featured Cover Artist in "Arts, Antiques, and Collectables", July, 1992
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