About the Artist

Kathy Carr has traversed diverse artistic landscapes throughout her career.  From pioneering innovations in animation to embarking on a new journey as a painter reflecting a passion for exploration and self-expression.

She was born in Santa Monica, California.  Her fascination with art blossomed at a young age being raised in a nurturing environment that encouraged creativity. She was in oil painting classes by eight years old and did illustrations in watercolor.  She studied fine arts at Northern Arizona University earning a BFA and went on to teach high school art in Arizona  eventually making her way back to California. She ventured into a career in animation learning the craft through the years as an animator, layout and finally a storyboard artist working at Hanna Barbera, Disney, and Universal Studios.  For the thirty-five years she was in animation she established herself as a visionary artist and storyteller.

Kathy Carr’s career in the animation industry flourished, she found herself drawn to new artistic horizons, yearning for a more intimate and introspective mode of expression.  Inspired by the beauty of the natural world and the complexities of the human experience- she has now embarked on a transformative journey into the realm of painting.  Working in oils her distinct style blends elements of realism with touches of impressionism.

Her creative journey serves as a testament to the transformative power of artistic exploration and the endless possibilities that await those who dare to follow their passions.