“Life starts out. You learn, grow, experience all life can offer. This includes challenges. Surprise detours. My cancer challenge was a detour. It turned out to be a reimagination of myself. My art now was a mission: to promote messages of Affirmation, Faith, Hope, Perseverance, Reassurance and Joy. All that is needed on a personal journey that is challenging. Whatever that may be, whatever you may be dealing with. The feathers and the twig crosses are His reminders to me. He would place these symbols for me to find in my path. As I find them, I incorporate them into my art. His inspiration is present in all my art work. Whatever He sends to you as affirmation, rejoice and share. I hope you find these works as an inspiration in your life”.
Kathryn speaks on how to be your own advocate, understanding cancer, prayer and using art or a person’s God given talent to help heal.
As an advocate for cancer patients, she has been to Capitol Hill to promote the much-needed expansion of treatments and resources in rural areas; the need for a test for detecting ovarian cancer (there is none as of this date) and insurance coverages equity, and spends time listening to women diagnosed with cancer. She is currently serving as a patient on the national Hematology/Oncology Professionals Association (HOPA) and Atlantic General Hospital’s Patient and Family Advisory Committee. She continues to devote her time to community arts, cancer advocacy and spending time with her farm family.
She is the President of Lower Shore Performing Arts Company providing live performing arts events, arts alive education programs for adults and children in public speaking, art forms, writing and techniques for actors. She serves on nonprofits as a board member on Crisfield Arts Syndicate/ Gallery 413, and Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District. Her memberships include the Worcester County Arts Council Co-0p; Corbin Gallery and Studio Cooperative, Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District, Somerset County Arts Council, Art League of Ocean City, Plein Air “Tailgate Artists”.
Her art business is Hope Feathers Studio. Kathryn’s art can be seen in Worcester County Arts Council gallery and website; Windmill Creek Winery; AGH John “Jack” Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center; Corbin Gallery and Studio and website; Gallery 413; Art League of Ocean City; Delmarva’s Discovery Museum Shop. She also instructs public speaking, leadership and mentors individuals in their professional growth. She is a Toastmasters Gold Certified Speaker. Kathryn has received numerous awards for her artwork. She has spoken at various conferences regarding the inspiration for her art and life challenge with cancer. She loves farm life as wife, mother, grandmother. #artheals
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