Kathy has always loved to draw but truly began her art profession in the mid 80’s when she took a local class under the instruction of Shirley Pharris.  Little did she know then what started out to be a hobby would end up being a fulfilling career.  From there she has broadened her studies and been fortunate to have taken workshops, attended demos, and class lectures with many talented and nationally known artists such as Daniel Greene, Michael Shane Neal, Barbara Applegate, Margaret Dyer, Charles Gruppe’, Ray Kintsler, Richard Schmid, Burton Silverman, Wendy Caporale, Judith Carducci, Cedric Egeli, and Calvin Goodman.

 Her mediums include oils, pastels, pencil, and acrylics.  She likes to describe her style as romantic realism with a use of color that is both exciting yet soothing. Her passion for gardening, people, and nature can be visualized in her artwork. Kathy will accept commissions to paint portraits of people and pets, florals, still life, and landscapes.

Kathy’s work can be found in many private collections and has been accepted into juried art shows.  Her work can be seen on her website, KathyChesterStudios.com, and at her studio.  Many of her pieces can be seen at the Arbogast Gallery and Picture This Art and Frame Gallery.   She has received many First Place and Best of Show awards for her paintings.  She has exhibited her work at one woman shows at Belle Meade Plantation, F & M Bank, and The Art Gallery at Brentwood Library.  Other exhibits have included Cumberland University, The Art Event at Lipscomb, Franklin Market Place, Nashville Antique and Garden, Nashville Lawn and Garden, Franklin Bloom and Garden, Cincinnati Flower Show, SunTrust Bank, Wilson Bank & Trust, Miriam’s Promise and area restaurants and gift stores.

Kathy is on the board of the West Wilson Community Art Alliance and a member of the Tennessee Art League and the West Wilson Fine Arts Guild.

Kathy Chester

Mount Juliet, TN 37122

888-804-8425

(615) 754-7336

www.KathyChesterStudios.com

Kathy@KathyChesterStudios.com