About Artist

Kay's works have been exhibited locally and across the country from San Diego to Rhode Island in juried regional and national exhibitions. Her many awards include first place and purchase awards in the Kentucky Aqueous USA exhibition. Kay is a Signature Member of the Tennessee and Missouri Watercolor Societies, a Platinum Star Artist in the Memphis/Germantown Art League and a member of Artist's Link.

Her serious focus on art began a few years ago upon retirement from the business world. She enjoys the camaraderie and inspiration of colleagues in the Memphis art community.

Kay's most recent work has been in acrylic with bright bold strokes of color. She is drawn to high-value contrast, bright colors, and strong shapes. Her subject matter varies widely, but frequently has a touch of nostalgia and history combined with the implication of human interaction. She enjoys depicting the beauty of everyday things.

Organizational Affiliations:
Memphis/Germantown Art League (MGAL), Platinum Star Artist, Exhibition Chair
Tennessee Watercolor Society, Signature Member, Exhibition Chair
Missouri Watercolor Society, Signature Member
American Watercolor Society

Acceptance in Recent Juried Exhibitions:
MGAL National Exhibition, 2011, 2009, 2008 - Judge's Special Recognition Award
Kentucky Watercolor Society Aqueous USA 2010, 2009, 2008-Purchase Award, 2007-First Place
Tennessee Watercolor Society Statewide Exhibition - 2010-Third Place, 2008, 2006-Beach Oil Award
Watercolor Society of Alabama, National Exhibition 2010-M. Graham & Co. Award
MGAL Star Artist Exhibition 2010, 2009 - Third Place, 2008 - Third Place, 2007 - Second Place
MGAL Spring Exhibition 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006-Best of Show
Rhode Island National Watermedia Competition 2007 - Honorable Mention
Missouri Watercolor Society National Exhibition 2010, 2009, 2007
California Watercolor Society International Exhibition 2007
Pike's Peak Watercolor Society International Watermedia Exhibition 2007
Southern Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition 2007
Watercolor Arts Society of Houston International Exhibition 2006
San Diego Watercolor Society International Exhibition 2006
Montana Watercolor Society National Watermedia Exhibition 2006
North East Watercolor Society International Exhibition 2006