Kathryn Thompson @ Gallery 610
Brief Bio
Kathryn Thompson is a native of Huntington, WV, whose artwork focuses on the intersections of fantasy and reality, the supernatural and nature. She primarily works with oils and gouache, but ventures into other mediums as well. Recently she’s been exploring ways to turn unusual items into painting surfaces.
While she has always loved creating art, Thompson has only recently made the move into professional artistry. She received degrees in English and History at Marshall University and after graduating during the economic shutdown of 2020, she decided to turn to art as a career instead. Thompson now teaches K3-12 art at Grace Christian School and works on her own art in her free time. She hopes her pieces bring viewers a sense of the wonder and delight she has found in fantasy worlds and fairy tales.
Work on Display
Thompson submitted two pieces to the “My Heart’s Desire,” Exhibit. One is an oil painting on canvas titled, “Precious Things Lay Hidden Beneath.” The other painting on wood titled, “Pup Cup,” depicts Vincent, “the snaggle-toothed boy who stole my heart,” she said. Thompson said five years ago, Vincent showed up at her doorstep, crawling with fleas and had patchy fur, a bleeding ear, showing ribs, and only a few days left. “I tried to resist but he was just too sweet,” she explained. In “Pup Cup,” Vincent enjoys his own sweet; his first Dairy Queen pup cup after his rescue.
