Artist of the Month - January, 2020 - Kathy Rhodes
Kathy’s resume’ follows:
I was born and raised in Houma, LA. I graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High School in 1975 and from Nicholls State University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and minors in both Accounting and Computer Science. I spent over 30 years working in Information Technology.
My love of art began with photography while I was in high school. My mother, Rita Rhodes, was a member of the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild and accomplished artist in both watercolor and oils. She served as president from 1992-93. I was involved with the art guild as a friend for a number of years while she was active. Though I took a few workshops from time to time, and still do, I am mostly self-taught.
It really wasn’t until my mother passed away in 2011 and my job of many years was outsourced that I found time to search for my creative and artistic muses. I joined TFAG as an active member hoping to learn more about art. I have entered many competitions since and won numerous ribbons.
I take many photos, mostly of nature and birds. Just as in painted art, I love to photograph the vibrant colors of birds – red, blue, yellow, green, etc…, especially during the migratory bird season.
My favorite media are collage and acrylic. I love creating nature collages, multi-media pieces which include items from nature. I owe my love of collage to lifetime gallery member Cecile Evans, who inspires me and that I highly admire. I mostly enjoy using my own photographs to create my works of art. I’ve more recently starting working with pastel and enjoy it a lot.
I currently serve as 1st VP of the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild for the current year. I previously served as 1st VP for 2018-19, 2nd VP for 2017-18 and Parliamentarian from 2015-16. I have been voted Outstanding Member for 2 years (2017-18 & 2015-16).
Other organizations I belong to are “Les Artistes du Bayou”, an art guild located in Larose, LA and the Terrebonne Bird Club, where I currently serve as vice-president. Birding is my other passion. It is rewarding to see my love of art, photography and birding come alive on a canvas. I also belong to the Crescent City Bird Club. I am treasurer, historian and webmaster for the WWII USCG LST 793 Ship Reunion Group. www.lst793.com.
I like to consider myself a jack of all trades and a master of none, well maybe a few. So onward with my learning and hopefully one day I can say I am also an accomplished artist.
Kathy's art will be on display the entire month of January. Kathywill be hosting an Artist of the Month Reception on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 from 2pm to 4pm at the gallery. She invites all members, active and friends, to come. You are welcome to bring your family and friends. There will be refreshments as well as beverages including adult.
I was born and raised in Houma, LA. I graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High School in 1975 and from Nicholls State University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and minors in both Accounting and Computer Science. I spent over 30 years working in Information Technology.
My love of art began with photography while I was in high school. My mother, Rita Rhodes, was a member of the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild and accomplished artist in both watercolor and oils. She served as president from 1992-93. I was involved with the art guild as a friend for a number of years while she was active. Though I took a few workshops from time to time, and still do, I am mostly self-taught.
It really wasn’t until my mother passed away in 2011 and my job of many years was outsourced that I found time to search for my creative and artistic muses. I joined TFAG as an active member hoping to learn more about art. I have entered many competitions since and won numerous ribbons.
I take many photos, mostly of nature and birds. Just as in painted art, I love to photograph the vibrant colors of birds – red, blue, yellow, green, etc…, especially during the migratory bird season.
My favorite media are collage and acrylic. I love creating nature collages, multi-media pieces which include items from nature. I owe my love of collage to lifetime gallery member Cecile Evans, who inspires me and that I highly admire. I mostly enjoy using my own photographs to create my works of art. I’ve more recently starting working with pastel and enjoy it a lot.
I currently serve as 1st VP of the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild for the current year. I previously served as 1st VP for 2018-19, 2nd VP for 2017-18 and Parliamentarian from 2015-16. I have been voted Outstanding Member for 2 years (2017-18 & 2015-16).
Other organizations I belong to are “Les Artistes du Bayou”, an art guild located in Larose, LA and the Terrebonne Bird Club, where I currently serve as vice-president. Birding is my other passion. It is rewarding to see my love of art, photography and birding come alive on a canvas. I also belong to the Crescent City Bird Club. I am treasurer, historian and webmaster for the WWII USCG LST 793 Ship Reunion Group. www.lst793.com.
I like to consider myself a jack of all trades and a master of none, well maybe a few. So onward with my learning and hopefully one day I can say I am also an accomplished artist.
Kathy's art will be on display the entire month of January. Kathywill be hosting an Artist of the Month Reception on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 from 2pm to 4pm at the gallery. She invites all members, active and friends, to come. You are welcome to bring your family and friends. There will be refreshments as well as beverages including adult.
