Katy Haskell

Katy Haskell first felt her passion for art while on a chance visit to the Art Institute of Chicago while in middle school. To be surrounded by art became an emotional experience, a feeling that Katy never forgot.

Surrounding herself with creativity became a theme in Katy’s career. She worked in both advertising and marketing, energized by minds who sought to make emotional connections using photography, graphic designs and compelling copywriting. After the birth of her first child, Katy left the working world and began dabbling in creative pursuits at home. Finding local classes in photography, drawing, and, finally, oil painting, Katy used any free time she had to study art in the studio.

When approaching a painting, Katy considers the emotional response she wants the painting to evoke with its viewer. In evaluating her subjects, she will often have the painting’s title in mind before laying paint to canvas. From concept to completion, she captures the atmosphere, the light, and mood of her subject.

Painting is part of Katy’s soul. If she is not painting, she is doing prework on paintings through sketches, value studies and color studies. Every part of the process is a part of a creative puzzle, and it is such a celebratory feeling when the brushes get put away and the art is finally hung on the wall.

Biography

Katy Haskell is an award-winning representational artist and has been painting with oils for over 20 years. Born in the northeast, Katy has lived in New Jersey, Connecticut and Wisconsin before moving to Virginia in high school. She graduated with a degree in Art History from the University of Virginia. During her college years, she had the privilege of studying Renaissance art while living in Florence, Italy, Since pursuing her studies in studio art, Katy has been mentored by contemporary master artists Dawn Whitelaw, Jon Redmond, Duane Keiser, Joe Gyurcsak and Vicky Norman. When in Richmond, Katy often studies with notable Richmond artists Robin Caspari, Jane Joyner, Maria Reardon and Matt Lively. Recently, Katy enjoyed the honor of being the lead artist for the Tuckahoe Woman’s Club’s annual art show. Katy loves to paint out of her home studio as well as en plein air. Katy enjoys partnering with clients on commissions.