From The Studio - October
Dear friends and collectors,
Stepping out into the crisp morning air early this morning, reminded me that winter is just around the corner. With autumn’s golden light fading, I’m finding a moment to reflect on how this quieter season shapes my time in the studio and rekindles the joy of painting for its own sake.
In this issue, you’ll find a glimpse of what I’ve been up to: an upcoming show at the Bryan Museum in Galveston, a miniature show at Blue Rain Gallery in November, a wonderful recent demo at the Albuquerque Museum of Art, and a recap of my adventures at the World Championship show in Oklahoma with Lark.
I hope you enjoy this month’s reflections and updates!
Warmly,
Kathryn
Warm greetings from the studio, lots of painting, as usual!
Featured Show: Art Untamed — A Night of Contemporary Western Art
Saturday, October 18 at 6:30 PM
The Coronado Club, Houston, TX
Exhibition runs September 26 – October 12
I’m honored to have several new works included in this year’s Art Untamed: A Night of Contemporary Western Art. While I won’t be able to attend the event in person, my paintings will be there representing me, and I’m thrilled to be part of such a vibrant gathering of artists who are reimagining the Western spirit.
Windmill Cloud Play, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 in.
Upcoming: The Blue Rain Miniature Show
Friday, November 28th, 5-8 pm PM
Blue Rain Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be participating in the Blue Rain Miniature Show this November at Blue Rain Gallery. This annual exhibition features small-format works by gallery artists—intimate pieces that capture the spirit and detail of larger works on a more personal scale.
In the Arena:
Western Dressage World Championship Show
Guthrie, Oklahoma
This fall also brought another exciting chapter outside the studio! Lark and I recently competed at the Western Dressage World Championship Show in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and I’m happy to share that we came away with several important placings—earning World Champion, Overall High Score Reserve World Champion, Reserve World Champion, along with multiple Top Five and Top Ten finishes.
It was an unforgettable experience, and I’m beyond proud of this horse and the progress we’ve made as a team. The discipline and focus that western dressage demands always finds their way back into my paintings.
Competing at the 2025 WDAA World Championship
A Special Note:
Pastel Demo with the Pastel Society of New Mexico
I also want to share that this past Saturday, I had the pleasure of doing a wonderful demo for the Pastel Society of New Mexico (PSNM) at the New Mexico Museum of Art in Albuquerque. It was such a lovely group, and I had a great time. These demos always stretch me as an artist and give me the opportunity to share and learn—I’m grateful for the experience!
Albuquerque Museum of Art
Musings:
I feel winter coming…
The mornings here in Santa Fe have turned crisp and windy, and I can feel winter moving in. At this altitude, fall always seems to pass in a blink—one day the light is golden and warm, and the next, there’s frost on the sage.
I’ll admit, I usually greet winter with a little hesitation. I love being outdoors, riding and wandering, and I’m not much for the cold anymore. But this year feels different. I’m actually looking forward to it—the quiet, the shorter days, and the chance to just paint for the pure joy of it.
After months of preparing for shows, it feels good to slow down and paint without a deadline. Just me, my coffee, and a brush in the early morning light. There’s something deeply satisfying about letting a painting unfold at its own pace—no rush, no pressure—just the simple act of creating.
As the year winds down, I’m welcoming this season of stillness and reflection. It feels like an invitation to dig a little deeper, breathe a little slower, and remember why I fell in love with painting in the first place.
