Kathy Turner studied Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for 2 years before switching to a fine arts major with a minor in art history at Towson State University. After graduating she studied traditional Japanese woodblock printing for 4 years in Japan under two different artists. Upon returning to the US Kathy worked for Degage in McLean, VA creating decorative murals, custom painted furniture, and faux finishes. Raising small children took precedence over work and art for several years, but 2 years ago she picked up her paint brushes again. Oil painting is her favorite media, followed by woodblock printing and watercolor. She enjoys painting portraits of people that capture their personality. Textures and an illusion of motion fascinate this artist.