Kaylene has a BA from Utah State University in ECE. She has lived in Utah, New York, Maryland, Oregon and is currently living in Colorado. She raised 5 children in Oregon where she also worked as a Manager for two family owned businesses. She later pursed a short seven year career in Early Childhood Education as both a teacher and in management. Now living in Colorado with her husband, she is enjoying her dream home, visiting grandkids as often as possible, watercoloring and relishing the sun on a daily basis.As a Painter:
I have always wanted to try painting and when I retired, I started watercoloring. The techniques have been fun to learn and experiment with.
I recently moved to Colorado after living in Oregon for 18 years. Over my lifetime, I have experienced the ocean, gardening, hiking, writing, teaching, camping, snowstorms (I grew up in Utah), thunderstorms (I lived in Oregon)and most importantly being a wife and mother. Since I started watercoloring, I have painted all these subjects. I am still in the process of finding where my real talents and passion lie.
A goal I have set for myself is to keep a journal of my painting and to eventually paint in themes.
This being my second year, I have chosen 15 paintings from last year's work to repaint. I am finding that repainting the same painting is an excellent teaching source for me.
I like to look at famous artist's work and determine the elements of art.
I have so much to learn and am loving it.
As a person:
I have always loved the beauty of the outdoors. Growing up I spent hours exploring lakes and woods while my father went fishing. The only part about fishing I liked was catching the night crawlers and putting them on the hook.
I am a mother, wife, sister, daughter, grandmother and enjoy many friends.
I also enjoy music and writing children's literature.
Gardening is another hobby. My husband will say about me, "I do dirt."
I have a BA in ECE and worked many years in the Education as both a teacher and a manager.
On a personal note:
I am a very spiritual person. I have a testimony of Jesus Christ and I believe our gifts and talents are from God. I am hopeful as my skills improve that I can turn to paintings that reflect my family history and testimony of Christ. In the meantime, I am happy to be learning and growing in that direction.
Welcome to my Artist's Watercolor Blog. Here you will find Originals, Prints and Cards. Included are Landscapes, Seascapes, Florals, Still Life and Portraits. My style ranges from contemporary to realistic. All Originals are painted with Windsor Newton paints on Arches 140lb Cold Press paper. All Prints are printed on Canon, Acid Free paper. Let's get splashing...... Visit my Etsy account...my shop name is WatercolorsRfun
