Meet Kathleen Mapson

A woman with curly hair wearing a blue polo shirt and red tassel earrings, smiling against a colorful blurred background.
A person with a dark skin tone painting an abstract artwork with bright colors using a palette knife on a large canvas.

ART LOVER. ART GIVER. ART CREATOR

I am a multidisciplinary artist, an optimist, a wife, a mom to three, and a two armed, tight hugger. I love wide smiles and loud belly laughs with my mouth opened. I believe in capturing the everydayness of life as much as possible because those moments are special to.

I've always believed that the things we choose to surround ourselves with have the power to shape how we experience the world. A painting can become the conversation that brings people together. A journal can hold the words that change a life. A beautifully wrapped gift can turn an ordinary moment into a meaningful memory. That's why I create.

Whether I’m creating an original painting, expressive line art, or thoughtfully designed pieces for everyday life, my hope remains the same: to create work that evokes emotion, fosters connection, and awakens wonder in the moments, spaces, & experiences that shape our lives. I want the pieces you invite into your life to become more than something you own. I want them to become part of your story.

My creative journey has never followed a traditional path. With a background in engineering design, a doctorate in Education, & working as an interior designer & artist, I've spent years exploring and researching how design influences the way people experience the world around them.

Whether in a room or on an object, art has the ability to shape emotion, invite connection, and create lasting memories. And while each artwork collection takes a different form, they all begin with the same belief: Art is not just something we see. It's something we experience. That perspective continues to guide everything I create today.

Thank you for inviting my work into your life and allowing it to become part of your story. It is a privilege I never take for granted.

A FEW TIDBITs about me!

  • I am walking into my travel girl era, and love exploring new places and cultures.

  • You can always catch me with my mouth open laughing about something.

  • I love to smile, make others laugh, and cheer people on.

  • I discovered my gift of drawing in the 3rd grade while working on a mural for my elementary school play. The lion turned out pretty dope.

  • Growing up, I drew plans to help my dad build or repair small projects around our home, and helped my mom upholster furnishings.

  • I was a musician for over 10 years and learned to play 5 instruments. And to this day I cry every time I watch high school bands play or choral performances. Brings back such great childhood memories for me.

  • My educational background is in Engineering Graphics & 3D Modeling. I even have a Doctorate in Education! But my favorite class in college was pottery. I still have my vases.

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