April Newsletter
Dear friends and collectors,
As we welcome April, the studio is buzzing with new beginnings. I’m excited to share fresh works in progress and preparations for the upcoming show season. I’m also exploring some bold new directions that I can’t wait for you to see.
In this issue, you’ll find exciting updates from the studio and, in the Musings section, a piece titled “Embracing Challenges, Elevating the Work.” Scroll down for reflections on facing challenges, both in life and on the canvas.
Warmly,
Kathryn
Getting ready for show season — here we go!
Musings: Embracing Challenges, Elevating the Work
This past weekend, qualifying with Lark for the WDAA World Show was a perfect reminder of meeting the moment. Lark wasn’t her usual steady self—she was extra spicy, and I had to ride the horse beneath me, not the one I wished for. We had to work through it, despite the challenges, until we met our goals. And we did it—qualifying with ease. Reflecting on it now, I realize how closely that mirrors my life in the studio.
The creative process isn’t about wishing for ideal conditions. It’s about meeting what’s in front of us. If we only choose the easy path, we’re merely rendering. That’s why I intentionally choose subjects I’m not certain I can fully capture. I welcome that difficulty because it pushes me further. It’s in the challenge, in the uncertainty, that the most interesting, engaging work emerges—work that takes things to a whole new level.
So often, I ask myself: why choose the hard things? I could be enjoying a quiet, easy day—but these challenges are what make me feel alive. They connect me to something greater than myself. It’s one part courage, one part faith—and that’s what keeps it real.
Lark and I competing at the Chamisa Classic this past weekend.
Off The Easel | Featured Painting
This piece is especially close to my heart—Navajo Point was where I first glimpsed the Grand Canyon. I arrived late in the day, just as the sun set, draping its warm light across the canyon walls. I wanted to capture that view—the vastness, the warmth, and that first moment of awe.
Navajo Point Sunset View, 40 x 30”, oil on canvas
