The following information was submitted by Jim Andrus:

A painter in watercolor, pastel and oil, her main interest is in the landscape and she has kept extensive sketchbooks on trips to China, Europe, New Zealand, Alaska, Costa Rica and Mexico.

Kay always had an interest in art. Her background, however, was in music, having studied piano for fifteen years. The discipline of daily practice came naturally when she decided in 1972 to pursue the elusive watercolor medium. For ten years she worked independently, developing her own style. Then came various drawing, watercolor, pastel and oil painting classes and workshops. More recently, she has attended continuous private study groups with Joseph Mendez and Ron Pekar.

Born: March 3, 1935

Education:
B.A. University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music, piano

Art Education:
Independent study from 1972-1981
Figure drawing with Harrison Storms and Mildred Walker
Watercolor painting classes with Jae Carmichael, Bill Perkins and Steve Hills
pastel instruction with Bonnita Budysz and Gary Faigin
Jade Fon Watercolor Workshops yearly at Pacific Grove, 1986- 2000
Various Oil Painting workshops
Private Study groups with Joseph Mendez and Ron Pekar, Los Angeles

Selected Exhibitions:
2005, Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition
2005, Pastel Society of the West Coast 19th Annual International Open Exhibition
2005, American Impressionist Society 6th Annual National Juried Exhibition
2004,"Spiritual Spectrum," California Art Club Exhibit at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral, Los Angeles
2004, Winners Invitational Exhibition, Long Beach
2004, Pastel Society of the West Coast 18th International Exhibition
2003, Oil Painters of America 12th Annual Juried Exhibition
2003, Oil Painters of America West/Southwest Mountain Regional Juried Exhibition
2003, California Art Club, Gold Medal Exhibition
2003, Jardins En Plein Air, invitational paint-out and benefit exhibition sponsored by Descanso Gardens and White's Gallery
2003, American Impressionist Society, 5th Annual Exhibit,
2002, City of Brea's 17th Annual Made in California Juried Competition, Brea
2001, O'Melveny at Ocean Trails Golf Club, Rancho Palos Verdes
2000,"California Country, A Pastoral Journey," Sunyata Gallery, San Pedro, a solo show
2000, Best of the Brightest Show, Scottsdale Artists' School
1999, Californi Art Club, Gold Medal Exhibition
1999, Pastel Society of the West Coast,Spring Juried Exhibition
1999, American Impressionist Society 1st Annual Juried Members Show, Vero Beach, Fla.
1998,Gold Medal Exhibition, California Art Club
1997,Gold Medal Exhibition, California Art Club
1997,"The Feminine Touch in Art," an all women's exhibit, Palos Verdes Estates Beach and Athletic Club
1996, Gold Medal Exhibition, California Art Club
1996, Carnegie Art Museum, Oxnard, CA, Puertas del Santuario, a group show, California Art Club
1995, Gold Medal Exhibition, California Art Club
1995, C.L. Clark Galleries, Bakersfield, landscape show,
1994, Gold Medal Exhibition, California Art Club
1994, Brand XXX Annual Juried Competition
1994, Brand XXIV Annual Juried Competitions, 1988
1994, C.L. Clark Galleries, Bakersfield, 5-person pastel show
1994, Palm Springs Desert Museum Artists' Council 25th Annual Juried Exhibition
1994, 801 N. Brand Gallery Exhibit, 4-person show
1993, Descanso Gardens Hospitality House, 3-person show,
Artists' Studio Gallery, 3-person shows, 9\90 1\92,10\93, 5\95 3\97
1990, Joslyn Center for the Arts, a 3-person show
1989, Joslyn Center for the Arts, Penin. VII Group Show
1989, San Diego Watercolor Society International Exhibition
1988, Brand XXIV Annual Juried Competition Affaire in the Gardens, Beverly Hills
La Quinta Art Festival, La Quinta
Palos Verdes Annual Membership Show, 77, 83, 85, 87, 88, 90, 95, 96
Pacific Art Guild Exhibits, 78, 83, 85, 86, 87, 89, 91, 92, 01
Art-A-Fair Festival, Laguna Beach, 1979-85
Traditional Artists 11th and 12th Annual Exhibits, San Bernardino County
Museum, 1977 and 1978

Selected Solo Exhibitions
South Coast Botanic Garden, Rancho Palos Verdes
Unitarian Universalist Church, Long Beach
El Segundo Public Library
Norris Theater, Rolling Hills Estates

Selected Awards:
3rd Place, 17th Annual Made in California Juried Competition, Brea 2002
Pastel Society of the West Coast, Holbein Award 1999
Bronze Award, Art of California Magazine, 1993
2nd Place, American Impressionist Society 1st Annual Juried Members Show, 99
President's Award, Art by the Sea, San Pedro, 1995
1st Place, Palos Verdes Art Center Artists Fall Exhibit, 93, 1st Place, 2nd Place,1995, 3rd Place-Graphics,1998, 1st Place,1999, Art by the Sea, 1st Place Fall Open Exhibit, 01 San Pedro Art Association
1st Place, Stewart Show, Palos Verdes Art Center,99
1st Place, San Pedro Art Association Spring Show, 99, Fall Show, 01
President's Award, Art By the Sea, San Pedro Art Association, 4\94
2nd Place, Pacific Art Guild, Oct. 1991
1st Place, Small Treasures Show, Palos Verdes Art Center, 1990, 1995
1st Place, Fall, 01; 2nd Place,91 Pacific Art Guild
Best of Show, Pacific Art Guild, Spring Exhibit, 1989
2nd Place, Small Treasures Show, Palos Verdes Art Center, 88, 98, 01
Sterling Smeltzer Award, Palos Verdes Art Center Membership Show 1988
Honorable Mention, Northlight Gallery Juried Show, 4\94, 9\94

Collections:
Palos Verdes Country Club; Malaga Bank, Palos Verdes Estates; Torrance Memorial Hospital

Art Affiliations:
American Impressionist Society; California Art Club, artist member; Oil Painters of America, associate member; Pacific Arts Group; Palos Verdes Art Association

Publications:
The Best of Pastel, Rockport Publishers, 1996
Dimension Cable T. V. aired on Channel 43, Sept 14 and 15, 1990
Water, Metal, and Oil, Video interview with Vincent Beggs, Administrator, Palos Verdes Art Center