Kate Lewis ~Artist Spotlight

Kate Lewis, artist creates colorful paintings and beautiful illustrations inspired by everyday moments at home and in the garden. 

I love art and am drawn to landscapes, still lifes, whimsical and modern pieces as well. Our walls are dotted with original art from friends and family but also artists I have discovered while traveling and on social media. Each piece, no matter the style, fits in our collected home because it is something that speaks to our souls. Years ago I came across Kate Lewis and loved her bright and colorful work, especially her pieces that include books. Her touches of whimsy and abstract art drew me in and down a rabbit hole. Although I do not own a Kate Lewis original I now own both of the books that she illustrated, including the latest The Secret Garden.

Today my friend Michele from Hello Lovely and I are each sharing an artist that we admire. I am excited to introduce you to Kate Lewis and to meet Betsy Eby the artist that Michele will be featuring.

Kate Lewis~Artist & Illustrator

Kate began her artistic career at a young age and in fact won an award at the county fair at the age of one. From there she attended Presbyterian College in SC and studied painting. Then she earned a Masters in Museum Education at the Art Institute of Chicago.

For many year she shared the gift of her knowledge and taught and wrote the curriculum for visitors at the Art Institute of Chicago. The world renown collection includes the work of Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Jackson Pollock, Georges Seurat, Marc Chagall, Andy Warhol and many more artists that I am sure you will recognize.

Although she enjoyed her time teaching she always felt the call to create her own work. Kate set up a home studio to do just that and to be at home while raising her 4 children. Her work is inspired by everyday moments at home and in the garden.

Kate Lewis Paintings

Kates’ painting are in private collections around the world and can be in yours as well. She sells her original pieces  and prints on her website.

Some of my favorite pieces are from her book series. I love the colorful books and libraries and can imagine myself sitting and enjoying a cup of chocolate while reading one of the books.

Books are not the only thing that Kate paints, she also paints flowers, still lifes, gardens, interiors and so much more. If you are not in the market for an original piece of at at the moment, be sure to check out her prints or books.

Book Illustrations

Artists in Residence

Kates’ first illustrated book is Artists in Residence: Seventeen Artists and Their Living Spaces, from Giverny to Casa Azul. This book takes readers inside the houses of 17 legendary artists, from a New York city apartment to and English farmhouse. Filled with colorful, vibrant illustrations you are immersed in the homes of some of your favorite artists and their collections. 

Peek inside Georgia O’Keeffe’s adobe courtyards.

Stroll through Henri Matisse’s vibrant aviary.

Peruse Jean-Michel Basquiat’s collection of over 1,000 videotapes.

This book invites you inside some of the most creative and inspiring homes of all time. For the 17 artists profiled here, a house or an apartment is not simply a place to eat and sleep; they transform everyday spaces into dynamic reflections of their individual artistic passions. You will gain a deeper appreciation of your favorite artists’ work and may just discover a new favorite. Richly illustrated throughout, this petite jacketed hardcover offers a fascinating and inspiring blend of art history, interior design, and armchair travel.

Not only will your learn something new about your favorite artists but you may walk away with ideas for designing and decorating your own home.

This book is perfect for art history fans, travelers and interior design lovers. It also makes a wonderful gift for birthdays and Mother’s Day too.  Available from Chronicle Books or Amazon. 

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote The Secret Garden over a century ago and this year Kate illustrated this new edition.

Rediscover the timeless tale with this lush, illustrated volume featuring the unabridged text by Frances Hodgson Burnett and beautiful paintings by Kate Lewis created especially for this edition. Lewis’s immersive illustrations invite us to join Mary Lennox as she discovers the wonders of the overgrown garden and befriends the kind Dickon and the stubborn Colin. With new art on almost every page, this is a keepsake edition to be handed down through the generations.

The Secret Garden is a wonderful book not only for the children in your life but garden lovers too.

More about Kate Lewis

Kate Lewis website

Instagram

Artfully Walls 

That’s All for Now

I hope that you enjoyed “meeting” Kate Lewis! Don’t forget to hop over and visit Michelle to learn about Betsy Eby.

If you missed any other artist spotlight posts you can read them here. 

Have a great day friends thank you for spending part of it with me.

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