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KATY BETZStatement:
Katy grew up in Southern California where she learned how to surf cold waves, sit patiently in freeway traffic, and wield a paintbrush. She has a BFA in Illustration from Laguna College of Art and Design and an MFA in Art & Design from Cal State Fullerton. She is a professional content creator, self-proclaimed naturalist, and contemplator of God and (human) nature. Katy's career began with exhibiting oil paintings in galleries. The whimsical narratives in her surreal paintings led her into the children's book industry, where she illustrated books and magazines. Her interests and work have continued to evolve, leading her to interpretive design and illustration for museums, nature centers, and parks. Katy is a commercial member of the National Association of Interpretation, an associate artist at Valkarie Gallery & Studio in Denver, and is proudly represented by Heather and Ethan Long as an author/illustrator at Tugeau 2 Art and Literary Agency. In addition to working as a professional artist, Katy has taught at the college level for over a decade. She was a full-time professor of Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design, where she served as Interim Co-Chair and taught abroad in Italy. She now serves as Head of Illustration at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Colorado. Katy's love for art and the natural world, combined with her experience as an educator, has influenced her aesthetic and career. She has an imaginative, playful yet reverent approach to her subjects. Her favorite thing about being an artist is exploring concepts through symbolism and storytelling. She finds great joy and purpose in sharing her ideas and discoveries with others, along with helping others find their creative voice. WEBSITE CONTACT KATY |
