Artwork of Kathy Kovala

Passionate and Nurturing Teaching of Innovative Artwork

Featured Prints:

New Cards for Sale!

Bellevue, Deck the Boughs, and Sunset Soaring (above)

 

Also: Stroll Down Koloa Town, Monkeypod Memories, and Sueoka's In Showers (right)

 

Prints and cards are available. See the Prices and Order page for details!

 

 

 

Tip of the month:

When you want to see where additional "whites" should go in a painting that is almost completed, use a white chalk pencil - it gives the light where you might want it without having to lift inappropriately. It rubs off with water or your finger.

Hello – and welcome to my web site!

     For over 30 years I have been an instructor of art.  I love to paint with watercolor, and I also LOVE teaching! For 14 years at my gallery and studio in Wisconsin I hosted many of the country's best watercolor instructors. I recently semi-retired to Minnesota – and as I travel, I have been hearing that my method of painting is different from most instructors and really fun! I do it by moving the paper around and letting the wet paint shade the object, as you can see in the animation. I call it “Rock and Roll”! The colors come out so rich but still transparent and clean – most people don’t even think they are watercolor paintings because of the richness of color.

     I also teach the techniques of throwing paint for landscape painting, and teach collage, abstractions, pen and ink, and painting still life. I consider myself to be a creative artist with a passion for learning and sharing my knowledge.

      I hope you will enjoy my artwork, and perhaps purchase an original painting, print, card or sign up for one or more of the classes I am teaching - locally or around the country.

Check monthly for new painting tips and upcoming shows.

If you need additional information email me at Punkin@KathyKovala.com.

Keep Learning!

Sincerely,
Kathy Kovala

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rockin’ and Rollin’ technique I use to create natural shading and spread paint

Kathy Kovala is a watercolorist who is passionate about painting with this elusive medium. She is recognized nationally as an exceptional teacher and colorist and is represented in galleries in the Midwest, Kauai and Montana.

New Watercolor Greeting Cards! See featured prints on left or check them out in the Gallery. Also visit the Prices and Ordering page for details.

“Aloha Memories”

Kathy's Painting called "Aloha Memories" was chosen first award at the Juried Exhibition of Nature called Sunrise, Sunsets. The exhibition can be viewed until January 30, at the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin. The judges felt that the colors were clean and vibrant, with not a lot of brushwork involved. Kathy thanks the Jaques for all their support in making it possible for artists to display their work and take classes to learn to create.

Kathy and her students are showing their collection of watercolors at the Morrison County Government Center in downtown Little Falls. There they are hosting the "Michaelangelo’s Sister" Watercolor Exhibit. Seven of Kathy’s students from across the lakes area are proud to show their collection until February 26th. The Great River Art Association has provided this venue for artists and over 30 paintings are part of the exhibit. The public is invited to go see the artwork, of which many of the pieces are for sale. To contact the Great River Arts call 320-632-0960.