You Always Let Me Have the Better Half oil and graphite on wood
I consider my work to be rooted and grounded in the initial drawing stage, which is the heart of the painting itself. As an illustrator, I think in visual communication and message, in the structure and variety of my lines, and how the textures and color of the paint provide support to the drawings. I enjoy painting on birchwood, because it naturally warms the paintings and provides an organic canvas to otherwise inorganic subject manner; I wish for it to be part of the painting itself, and not simply a covered scrim.
From the early stages of my work where I draft ideas on tracing paper, I’m solidifying a viewpoint and shaping the aesthetic to serve my point of view. For this particular series of paintings, I drew inspiration from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; its themes of humanity and the yearning for love behind the dark mask of monsters has always been poignant and interesting to me in the way I view people, in life and as the subjects of my work. Here, I also touch upon how I believe that embracing each other’s “monster,” is significant to a greater purpose of self-acceptance and mutual understanding.
A “monster” is defined as “an animal combining features of animal and human form.” I believe that the human element of this definition is both necessary and meaningful to the images of my paintings.
You Always Let Me Have the Better Half oil and graphite on wood
Treasures in Nana’s Purse oil and graphite on wood
With Barrettes from the Red Paisley Tin oil and graphite on wood
I’m In Love With Your Monster 1 oil and acrylic on wood 36 x 24 inches
I’m In Love With Your Monster 2 oil and acrylic on wood 18 x 24 inches
I’m In Love With Your Monster 3 oil and acrylic on wood 18 x 24 inches
I’m In Love With Your Monster 4 oil and acrylic on wood 18 x 24 inches
I’m In Love With Your Monster 5 oil and acrylic on wood 18 x 24 inches
Katie Lee Grosskopf was born in South Korea and lived in New York and North Carolina before finding her home in Atlanta. She has built a strong body of work as well as an impressive client base during and after her two years of illustration study at Portfolio Center. Her work can be found on the iPhone and iPad, in children’s books, in kids’ apparel and bedding, on CD covers, in casino games, in magazines, at comic book conventions, and all over the web. She enjoys naples yellow, houndstooth coats, and sitting on her porch with a cup of coffee and her pit bull, Joon.
For availability and inquiries, please call 404 408 4248 or e-mail info@kailinart.com
KATIE LEE GROSSKOPF
You Always Let Me Have the Better Half oil and graphite on wood
I consider my work to be rooted and grounded in the initial drawing stage, which is the heart of the painting itself. As an illustrator, I think in visual communication and message, in the structure and variety of my lines, and how the textures and color of the paint provide support to the drawings. I enjoy painting on birchwood, because it naturally warms the paintings and provides an organic canvas to otherwise inorganic subject manner; I wish for it to be part of the painting itself, and not simply a covered scrim.
From the early stages of my work where I draft ideas on tracing paper, I’m solidifying a viewpoint and shaping the aesthetic to serve my point of view. For this particular series of paintings, I drew inspiration from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; its themes of humanity and the yearning for love behind the dark mask of monsters has always been poignant and interesting to me in the way I view people, in life and as the subjects of my work. Here, I also touch upon how I believe that embracing each other’s “monster,” is significant to a greater purpose of self-acceptance and mutual understanding.
A “monster” is defined as “an animal combining features of animal and human form.” I believe that the human element of this definition is both necessary and meaningful to the images of my paintings.
Katie Lee Grosskopf was born in South Korea and lived in New York and North Carolina before finding her home in Atlanta. She has built a strong body of work as well as an impressive client base during and after her two years of illustration study at Portfolio Center. Her work can be found on the iPhone and iPad, in children’s books, in kids’ apparel and bedding, on CD covers, in casino games, in magazines, at comic book conventions, and all over the web. She enjoys naples yellow, houndstooth coats, and sitting on her porch with a cup of coffee and her pit bull, Joon.
For availability and inquiries, please call 404 408 4248 or e-mail info@kailinart.com