KATHY LAMONTAGNE was born and raised in California where she lived an active artistic and nature-filled life.
Kathy graduated from Stanford University in the late 70s with a BA in painting/drawing and Art History. Immediately after college, Kathy moved to Eugene OR and has lived in Eugene ever since. For the last 45 years, Kathy has worked as a professional interior designer, owning her own company, K.J.L. Interior Design. She sold the business in 2019 and then COVID hit. What to do? Naturally, she picked up her paint brushes again and, what started out as a distraction from the year 2020, developed into a true passion and commitment.
Kathy considers herself a lifelong learner. She immersed herself in classes, books, videos – anything and everything that could further her knowledge and technique. Jean Haines, Jo Dunnick, Sandra Pearce and Chris Stubbs are some her most beloved local and international influences and mentors.
Most of Kathy’s inspiration is drawn directly from nature and simple, everyday subjects. Her belief is that beauty can be found anywhere – you just have to look!
Kathy LaMontagne’s work has been shown at the following:
Framin’ Artworks Gallery, Eugene, OR (2021-present)
Maude Kerns Art Center, Eugene, OR (2023, 2024)
Magpie Collective, Eugene, OR (2023, 2024)
Emerald Art Center, Springfield, OR (2021-2023)
Delectable 2024: Juried National Exhibition of Food Themed Art, Norfolk, VA
TRAHC’s 36th Annual Juried Exhibition, Texarkana, TX
Portraits – 2024 Juried Exhibition (Publication/sales)
Wilsonville Festival of the Arts fine art gallery (coming in Oct. 2024), Wilsonville, OR
Golden – 50 and Older Exhibition, Calif.
2022 Regional Fine Art Show, Lincoln Gallery, CO
2023 Regional Fine Art Show, Lincoln Gallery, CO (2nd Place Award)
2nd Annual Shelley Lazarus Award for Excellence in Watercolor, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Edmonds Art Festival Miniatures, Small Paintings, 2024, Edmonds, WA
