Connections 2 (2005)

 
About The Artist:
Kaitrin Beechey is 20 years old. Since graduating from high school in 2003, she has concentrated on developing her art career and working with the ASD community to help parents and educators to better understand Asperger people. She is also an apprentice at a stained glass studio and works part-time at Michael's Arts and Crafts. Besides art, Kaitrin enjoys music, reading, hiking and travelling.

Artist's Statement:
I started drawing when I was very young, whenever I did not have anything else to do. But as I grew older, drawing became the "windows" to my world. My whimsical art often portrays fantasy settings and imaginary characters. My pictures have a lot of detail. I use black pens and sometimes pencil. I like to fill the entire space to make it really intricate. I like the dramatic effect of black and white patterns and shaded backgrounds.

I get my ideas from many places – reading favourite books, like "Harry Potter"; watching movies like "Lord of the Rings"; listening to music, like "Enya"; hiking in the woods and my vivid imagination. I market my art through a venture that I call "WINDOWS BY KAITRIN". My product line includes signed, limited edition prints and note cards.

Future interests include developing a website for my art, experimenting with glass and other mediums; and publishing a book featuring my work. Over the past year, I have been very busy with my art sales and exhibitions and I always welcome feedback on my work.

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