Kathi Kuchler - Artist

Kathi Kuchler - Artist I received my certification in 2015 as a Botanical Watercolorist and Illustrator through the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL.

I continue to paint in watercolors and water-soluable oils from floral photos that I take. I have been painting since the age of 14 when I first received an oil painting set from my aunt. I painted in oils for years when I then turned to watercolor after taking a 2 hour class at a local Library about 15 years ago. I have been painting in watercolors ever since and love the fact that I can take my

small round paint palette wherever I go especially on planes. I started drawing with colored pencils through my classes at the Arboretum, and I found that I truly love layering light applications of color on top of each other (mixing colors) to let a slight amount of white paper show through. It gives the drawing a great sense of luminosity and dimension to the object. Just recently however I started working in oils again but find that the drying time is taking so long, so I purchased my first set of water soluble oils. I have loved painting landscapes ever since living in Colorado (a good part of my life) where I began painting mountains, evergreens, aspen trees and snow scenes. Now in Illinois, I love to paint trees in autumn. I'm also inspired painting flowers in any medium because of the variety of shapes and colors, and challenged with flower gardens and ponds. I also enjoy painting in different styles and whatever the mood is ‘for the day’ or season. At times I paint landscapes very loosely using a 3 inch brush for foliage or background. At other times I will use a tiny 00 size watercolor brush for the details in botanicals. I become totally “absorbed” in the subject matter, whatever the tools or medium I’m using."

I found the 5th Parrot Tulip from last year's painting spree.
01/14/2023

I found the 5th Parrot Tulip from last year's painting spree.

I haven't painted for a couple of months now so I posted 3 paintings from last year.Edit: I said 3 but posted 4.
01/10/2023

I haven't painted for a couple of months now so I posted 3 paintings from last year.
Edit: I said 3 but posted 4.

11/09/2022

The Ever Ready Bunny.

11/05/2022

Take a sneak peak at one of our dessert auction items!
Dianna Pursch is testing out her Cranberry Orange Cheesecake recipe. If you want to bid on this cheesecake, and many other delicious desserts, be sure to get your tickets for Art of the Dessert today! 😋🍊

Art of the Dessert is a fundraiser for the St. Charles Arts Council. Join us at The Graceful Ordinary on November 21st, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm.

Tickets are available on our website at www.stcharlesartscouncil.org!

11/05/2022

The countdown has begun. It's the amazing annual Artisan Gift Sale, Christmastime at Fine Line event.
Great gifts for family, friends and yourself!
https://buff.ly/3fdoMNO

10/31/2022

Have you heard that "less is more"? Well guess what, " more is more and less is boring!"
My mantra.

My latest watercolor, "Celebration Song Iris"
08/15/2022

My latest watercolor, "Celebration Song Iris"

08/09/2022

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Batavia, IL
60510

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