Meet Kathi

This is my story...and I'm sticking to it


This is my story...and I'm sticking to it
Born and raised in the great Midwest, my husband and love-of-my-life, Kurt, and I have called Charlotte, NC home for so many years now that we can safely say “y’all” and expect no sideways glances.
When I’m not painting, I use my love for interior decorating to make my home, or the home of a client, a beautiful and inviting reflection of who we are. A space that functions well and truly sparks joy. My (slightly suspect) administrative skills keep the husband on task and in the right place at the right time and gardening helps feeds my passion for nourishing our bodies well. I have a beautiful network of friends who lift me up and I find great purpose encouraging and mentoring others inside and outside of our faith community. And boy, am I funny. I marvel how CrossFit workouts can simultaneously energize AND suck the life out of me. And any attempts to herd our cats Richie and Royal are daily reminders that, hard as I may try, I’m never really in control of anything.
My work is currently available locally at Slate Interiors and House of Nomad. I have on online shop here with available original works and I also invite you to peruse my Etsy shop, KathiGravesArt (linked here on the website). I often work directly with designers and I also welcome commission work.
My Recent Work
"I received the painting and hung it immediately! It’s even more beautiful in person, and fits the space perfectly - thank you so much for the speedy shipping - I love it!!!”
Marisol, Boston, MA
Button"Kathi is an intuitive artist, drawing from her own depths of experience, mixing with her exquisite sense of style and color, creating quietly passionate works of courage and beauty.”
Heidi Maria Williams, Vatiché
Button"Kathi Graves works in line and color recall the diversified marks of Abstract Expressionism, only she's tied a balloon to the accumulated despair sensed in that period of painting. I'm really looking forward to seeing the spirited weightlessness develop."
Ross Wilbanks, Film Curator, Goodyear Arts
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"I received the painting and hung it immediately! It’s even more beautiful in person, and fits the space perfectly - thank you so much for the speedy shipping - I love it!!!”
Marisol, Boston, MA
Button"I know you don’t know me but I just brought this beauty home so I feel like I have a little piece of you in my home! This “woman” lured me to her while I was in Slate Interiors this morning (not looking for art). After staring at each other for a good 10 minutes I put her in the front seat of my car and we rode home together. She makes me smile and has already brought lots of giggles to my household as she is now another member. I just wanted you to know that your art creates smiles and laughter.”
Mandy B., Charlotte
Button"Kathi is an intuitive artist, drawing from her own depths of experience, mixing with her exquisite sense of style and color, creating quietly passionate works of courage and beauty.”
Heidi Maria Williams, Vatiché, Interior Styling & Design
Button"Kathi Graves works in line and color recall the diversified marks of Abstract Expressionism, only she's tied a balloon to the accumulated despair sensed in that period of painting. I'm really looking forward to seeing the spirited weightlessness develop."
Ross Wilbanks, Film Curator, Goodyear Arts
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