Kate Bowditch – Yakima Valley Artists Association

Artist Statement

Born: Long ago and far away

Education:

1. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, University of New Mexico,

with two extra years at the Museum School of Fine Arts, Boston, MA.

2. Master of Arts in Education, University of New Mexico

Where I live (now): Yakima, WA

Growing up in Boise, Idaho in the 50’s gave me great freedom to roam the landscape of my life, both downtown and in the sandy hills surrounding it. Since then, I have preferred to be outside, drinking in the weather, the views, and the animals who live there.

I have photographed and drawn images from all my travels around the US, South America, China, and the British Isles.

For 30+ years Snohomish County was my home. By 2017, Grandchildren and sunlit vistas called me to retire and move to Yakima.

Although I have drawn and created things all my life, it is in this time, now, that I have truly exploring the wonders of painting.

The major developing themes to my work, both in acrylic and watercolor:

· Landscapes and sky

· The small inhabitants of that land and sky

· Old architecture of the are

Accomplishments 2023

My painting of the Orchestral atmosphere at the Capitol Theater was selected for the cover of this year’s programs for the Yakima Symphony Orchestra. (The Color of Music)

In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, I was asked to create a painting of two rabbits together.