I started studio fine arts classes at the University of Minnesota's School of Fine Arts in the 70s and have continued with classes for decades, recently at the University of New Mexico's College of Fine Arts.
My artistic style would be described as mostly Impressionistic. My painting technique is expressed through many layers of paint. I like all aspects of color theory, but for me The Surprise—the pink spot poking out from green foliage, the orange stripe in the blue sky—makes me happiest with my work.
Although I have worked in watercolor painting, paper collage, ceramic process, graphite drawing, and intaglio printmaking, the mediums that suit me best are oil and acrylic painting.
About Kay
Kay Marcotte Art
Kay at group show at A Z Gallery
Artist's Statement
Group Exhibitions
2024 AZ Argyle Zebra Gallery, "Collective Alchemy I, II, III, and IV," St Paul, MN
2024 Studio Pintura, Floral Art Show, Minneapolis, MN
2023 AZ Argyle Zebra Gallery, Lower Town, St Paul, MN
2022 Landmark Center, painting demonstration, St Paul, MN
2020 Minneapolis Institute of Art, "Foot in the Door 5” exhibit
2018 Matrix Fine Art, Rock Solid, Albuquerque, NM, two artist show
2018 Tortuga Gallery, Albuquerque, NM, three artist show
2017 Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale, Placitas, NM—juried
2017 The New Mexico Art League, Albuquerque, NM—juried
2017 Art Gallery Studio 606, Albuquerque, NM—juried
2016 Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale, Placitas, NM—juried
2016 New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM—juried
2015 Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale, Placitas, NM—juried
2015 New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM—juried
2013 The New Mexico Art League, Albuquerque, NM
2012 The Hydra Gallery, Fifteen, Albuquerque, NM
and mentioned just for fun …
1959 The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN
(3rd grade international art show, Minneapolis Public Schools)
