About KatyDid in brief - KatyDid Art - life's beauty in impressionist art

About Katydid in brief

I enjoyed painting in my teens, but when I said that I want to go to art college, my parents and my school principal said "no!". So, that was that.

I then went on to work for many years in a non-profit organization. I helped some people off drugs, helped a gang member to turn around and help others, helped women with their pain and loss and generally fulfilled myself in so helping. However, I eventually could not physically keep up with what was needed.

So, I brought back to life my old purpose -- to create paintings and share life's beauty with others. And meanwhile, 20 percent of my profits go to effective non-profit organizations.

I am self-taught but was inspired by the impressionist painters and saw many of their paintings in Paris. Monet and Van Gogh influenced me greatly. I often wonder what Van Gogh would have painted if he had lived longer. And what would Monet paint now, if he were alive? I just came back from Monet's France and saw many beautiful places there that he did not get around to painting, so I will be adding my sketches and paintings to my site soon. And just as Monet gave his paintings of the water lilies for the purpose of peace, I wish to carry on his flag. Twenty per cent of my sales go to effective non-profit organizations.

I also had a mentor from Brighton Art college in England who was encouraging and showed me some basic techniques. So, somehow these paintings are happening through my desire to communicate the beauty of life.

I hope you enjoyed the paintings, you can always give me some feedback on katydid@katydidart.com.

So now -- how would you like your painting? Call me now on 818 720 0842 or visit the "how to order" page if you need to send a check -- email me or calll for the address. A painting commission can be yours -- it is great fun getting me the data and your ideas and it is very much a joint creation when I do a commission.

I look foward to hearing from you.