Kassie is a 30-year-old oil painter living and working in New York City, alongside her beautiful wife, her beloved daughter and two pup companions. Kassie was raised in the heart of the Midwest, in a family that celebrated conservative and traditional values Her passion for art ignited at an early age as she eagerly sought to express profound, unspoken emotions, fearlessly challenging norms and pushing boundaries through her creativity!

 

As a young adult, her adventurous spirit urged her to explore beyond the confines of her cultural background, leading her on an exhilarating journey to incredible places like Barcelona, Rome, Florence, the stunning French Riviera, and the Art Biennale in Venice! Each destination enriched her appreciation for art and deepened her belief that immersing oneself in diverse cultures brings us closer to our personal truths. Her travels nourished her spirit, filling her artistic well with a wealth of experiences that beautifully influence her current work.

 

Kassie's artistic style is a vibrant mash-up of abstract realism and in her brush work she pays homage to post-impressionist paintings, bursting with exaggerated forms, bold colors, and dynamic brush strokes! By studying the masters and connecting with her vision of inspiring others to remember their own divine spark, she has crafted a unique art style that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

 

After graduating from the Milan Art Institute with a major in Fine Art, she made her way to the bustling streets of New York City where she proudly showcases her creations! Kassie passionately believes that she creates the art she does today due to her personal relationships and experiences. "I'm a soul that feels deeply and my inspiration comes to me in waves that flow from the details of my life and the connections to my loved ones; my lived experiences don't just inform my art but are the essence of them!" she exclaims. By embracing vulnerability and allowing herself to be seen, she cultivates a sense of freedom in her work. Driven by an excitement to create art that bridges the spiritual and material worlds, channels ancient wisdom and evokes the unseen divinity within us all! Her artwork transports viewers to mesmerizing realms of avant-garde brushwork and layered symbolism, producing transformative visual narratives that awaken and empower!