Hi, I'm Katie Blythe. ​

I didn't grow up wanting to paint. It wasn't even on my radar.

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I grew up in California, in a big family of 10. I felt awkward as a kid—like there was some secret to life that everyone else knew, but I hadn't figured out. Ever since I was little, I've had the desire to understand myself, know myself, and trust myself. I spent the early years of my life feeling like I was somehow flawed. Slowly, as I went through life, I realized—we're all the same. That we all have triggers and wounds that shape how we see the world. That our actions either stem from our wounds or our healing. That we're all on a journey of making peace with what we've been through, the voices in our heads, and the complex parts within us.

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This understanding gave me compassion for everyone—and finally, for myself. It taught me that, as cliché as it sounds, love is what heals. That when we can see through our own wounds, we can begin to see through others' wounds. That when we learn to offer love and understanding to ourselves, we learn to offer that same love and understanding to others.  

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All this to say, painting has been a vehicle for me to connect with that healing power of love. Painting connects me to listening within and trusting myself. I don't paint just to create something beautiful—I paint so I can meet parts of myself—so I can heal parts of myself.​

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Thanks for being here. Don't hesitate to reach out—I think it's pretty incredible that the internet lets us connect from all over the world.

 

I currently reside in Utah with my husband, our three boys—ages 10, 11, and 19—and our little French Bulldog, Betsy.

 

Come say hi on Instagram or send me a message through my contact form here. I'd love to connect and look forward to getting to know you.​

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With love,

-Katie

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