About the Artist
Hi there! I’m Kate, a mixed media painter living on the South Shore of Massachusetts, just south of Boston. I’m so glad you’re here and hope you will take a few minutes to look around.
A little about me:
I graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2005 with a degree in Art & Graphic Design. After graduation, I took a 10 year break from making art to get married and start a family.
One day (after binge-watching Bob Ross videos until 2 am), I impulse-bought myself some student grade acrylics and a cheap palette knife set. I started painting at my kitchen table while my kids napped and I was immediately hooked. In the years since I’ve moved from the kitchen table, down to my cellar studio that we affectionately call “The Cave.”
In addition to being an artist, I’m also a stay-at-home-mom of two, sarcasm aficionado, and socially awkward coffee junkie. I have an undying love for the color blue, collect palette knives like it’s my job, and have a habit of driving to the beach during rain & snow storms.
A little about the art:
I consider myself a mixed media artist, and I work primarily in acrylic and spray paint, with things like embroidery mixed in every so often. Experimenting with mark making and the contrast of textures has become a bit of an obsession, so I paint with literally anything and everything I can get my hands on. This could be anything from brushes and palette knives, to chopsticks, spatulas, and old credit cards.
Lately I’ve become fascinated with how much of ourselves we share with the world, and how comfortable we are with peeling back the layers to reveal our true selves. Some people are an open book, and others keep their unique weirdness to themselves except for glorious little glimpses. A lot of this has made its way into my work lately, in layers of chaotic color, partially obscured and then scratched away to reveal glimpses of the hidden depths underneath. They are complex and layered, just like all the most interesting people.
If you’re interested in connecting about my work, please feel free to email me at hello@katetangneystudio.com , or use the form below. I can’t wait to chat!
Exhibits
2022 - THE INNER UNIVERSE - Thomas Crane Library, Quincy, MA
2019 - ART OF WATER III - James May Gallery - Algoma, WI
2018 - 62nd ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL - Hingham, MA
2017 - SMALL WORKS - Groundworks, New Bedford, MA
2017 - "THE GALLERY" POP UP GALLERY - Discover Quincy, Quincy, MA
Features & Press
Featured in the All She Makes Curated Directory
Boston Voyager
March 2018
The Boston Globe
January, 2018
Maker’s Magazine
January 2018
Let's Connect!
I would love to hear from you with any custom requests, collaboration ideas, or even just to hear feedback on what you see here. Feel free to drop a line!
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