bio

 BIO 

 La Canada, CA artist, Kathryn Hansen received her BFA degree in studio

 arts from the University of Stevens Point, WI in 1983. She went on to study

 art at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and The Associates of Art

 in Sherman Oaks, CA. Ms Hansen specializes in the striking effects of

 graphite pencil drawings. Her portfolio demonstrates her ability to capture

 the unique personalities of her subjects as well as revealing their essences

 and emotions.

EXHIBITS

2009 Revisiting Beauty, juried show at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, CA

2009 Juried Exhibit, Gallery at the End of the World, Arcadia, CA

2009 Showcase winner on ArtSlant

2008 Animal Magnetism juried show at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, CA

2000 Exhibited at Penelopes Coffee House and Gallery, La Canada CA

1999 Exhibit at Bodi House Gallery, Descanso Gardens, CA

1999 Favorite Places Remembered, San Gabriel Fine Arts Gallery, CA

1999 25 Annual Art Show, Pasadena CA

1989 Open Door 7, juried exhibition, Madison WI

1987 Open Door 5, juried exhibition, Madison WI

1986 Wisconsin Attitude, two watercolor paintings chosen for juried exhibition, Cudahy WI

1985 Best of Illustration, acrylic painting selected for juried exhibition at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

1983 McDonalds National Art Competition, 4th place and purchased for headquarters

1983 Women Creating, handmade paper piece selected for exhibition. Stevens Point, WI