Artist of the Month
Each month we feature an “Artist of the Month”. As we celebrate our artists we hope you enjoy learning more about them.
Kathy Francis
Kathy Francis is Artist of the Month for August
Kathy Francis is an acrylic and watercolor painter who originally comes from Cincinnati, but now calls Lawrenceburg, Indiana home. She eloquently says “My art is my journey through life. It started as a hobby and soon became a mirror of my soul and a vital part of my life. I do not paint the same way or the same thing all the time, because I am different each day. I grew from trying to paint realism to learning to paint feeling. I constantly strive to grow as a person and as an artist, and express myself in new ways. I have learned through teaching that art is healing. You might say that I am capturing the quiet moments in order to see my soul. While viewing my work, I hope the viewer is encouraged to consider the true gems in their life. And, in the moment of viewing, giving them a sense of transcendence from everyday stresses.” Kathy is mom to two adult children “with the best hearts!” Her kids have followed her example and turned following their dreams and using their own creative spirits into careers they excel at, one in music education and one in 2D animation and writing. She is also “mom” to two shitzu/Bichon Frieze pups who now share her home and keep her in line. They have had to learn though that when she is in her home sunroom/studio and has a paintbrush in her hand that they need to lie down. Kathy Francis’ career path has led her down many roads. After graduating from Antonelli Art Institute and Northern Kentucky University, she became a graphic designer and worked in marketing. She also prioritized raising her children and was a stay at home/ home schooling mom for a few years. After her children embarked upon their own paths she filled her days with painting, taking art classes, being a docent at the Cincinnati Art Museum and working at the Community Art Center. Kathy’s days are always filled with Art!
