ABOUT THE ARTIST - Kathy McCartney

Kathy McCartney Year 2009Kathy McCartney is an accomplished artist who captures “tropical expressions” with oil on canvas.

Various life responsibilities after high school vied for Kathy’s attention and temporarily diverted her from pursuing her artistic dream. Yet during those years of working and raising a family she continued to have strong desires of pursuing these artistic visions.

Dreams wait for no one, especially an unwilling participant. So she made a decision to create the time to pursue a dream or two. Any spare moment was spent on reading books, watching art instruction programs and experimenting with different mediums. She finally decided to work with oil on canvas. “ I like the texture of oil, the translucent quality and flexibility of this method. I like to layer the translucent, vibrant blues and greens and semi translucent colors on top of one another to construct my water scenes. This produces the movement and intense long lasting colors that help make my paintings come alive.” She found her teacher Tom Anderson in the year 2000 and began taking classes under his instruction part-time while working at her full-time corporate job and raising her son. “Anything is possible when you stay focused, remain persistent, patient, and daring enough during challenging times. One must continue to push and believe in themselves, because sometimes your voice is the only encouragement you will hear.”

Today, Kathy lives in San Ramon, CA and part-time in Kihei Maui Hawaii. She has two businesses: McCartney Fine Art Studios - 178 East Prospect Avenue, Danville, CA. Here her art is on display along with Barbara Davies and Joanne Robinson. She also teaches drawing and painting to children and adults at the Link2 Fine Art Gallery in Danville, CA . She also owns and operates MauiVision Rentals since 2002. If you need help finding peace and relaxation, Maui is the place. Visit her other website for more details: Maui Vision

Art on the Lane Artists: Kathy McCartney, Joanne Robinson, Rich McVey and Barbara Davies Ann with Kathy at Art Party
Tom Anderson has turned his school over to the capable hands of noted artist Kathy McCartney. Most of you are aware that Tom Anderson and Linda moved December 2008 — we will miss them immensely! As one of Tom’s students, you are invited to continue your art education with Kathy a former student of Tom Anderson’s. She will sustain the fine tradition of instruction that Tom has provided.
McCartney with art students and guests Hawaiian Artist Tabora with McCartney and Stockton

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