I began painting at the Ridgewood Art Institute at the age of 16 and studied there for a year and half before entering college. I received my formal education, majoring in Graphic Design, at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where I received my BFA in 1992. Since graduation I have made my living as a designer, either web or print - I’m not picky. I do the occasional illustration when the opportunity arises as well. All of these things are done to the best of my ability and I strive to make them as creative as my mind and the client will allow. My design portfolio can be seen at www.kathleenlota.com and www.myownway.com.

"When I paint, I paint for me. I have been doing so for over 20 years and it is now my goal to swap my day job with my night time hobby. I’m long overdue ;)"