Kathryn Sherman was born and raised in Poland. She graduated from Ceramic School of Arts with a degree in Porcelain Technology. It was at that time, when she started experimenting with a variety of media and exploring different techniques.

After moving to Canada in 1990, she settled in Calgary mastering her skills even further, while raising her family. Gradually she became actively involved with various art groups – Federation of Canadian Artists, Calgary Artists’ Society and Alberta Society of Artists. Although she works in oil, pencil and watercolor – acrylic is her medium of choice. The use of bright sunlight, intriguing shadows and variety of interesting details are evident in her work. Of all the subjects she paints, she is most passionate about old countrysides and a myriad of romantic settings, capturing the surrounding landscape with sensitivity.

Kathryn Sherman is also a member of COSMOPOLITAN ART ON THE MOVE – a unique venture based in Alberta that brings talented and highly motivated local artists together having a common vision to bring art into peoples’ lives.

Kathryn’s dedication to her craft is evident as she states, “Although I usually paint in series, working on similar subjects for a time, I’m always on the lookout for new avenues to develop my skills. The transparency and fluidity of watercolors create the excitement of unpredictability. When pure, clean color is laid on white paper, a vibrating luminosity is born. But I have also fallen in love with the boldness, richness and wonderful texture of acrylics. Using bright sunlight and deep shadows helps me create paintings that tell the story - pieces that can visually sing. No matter which medium I’m using or what subject I paint - I always put my whole heart in it, becoming emotionally and sensually involved with my subject... I paint with all five senses.”

Kathryn Sherman was born and raised in Poland, where she graduated from the Ceramic School of Arts with a degree in Porcelain Technology. It was during this time that she began experimenting with various media and exploring diverse artistic techniques.

After relocating to Canada in 1990, Kathryn settled in Calgary, further honing her skills while raising her family. She became actively involved with several art organizations, including the Federation of Canadian Artists, Calgary Artists’ Society, and Alberta Society of Artists. Though proficient in oil, pencil, and watercolor, acrylic remains her preferred medium. Her paintings are distinguished by the interplay of bright sunlight, intriguing shadows, and a wealth of intricate details. Of all her subjects, Kathryn is most passionate about old countrysides and romantic landscapes, capturing the environment with great sensitivity.

Kathryn is also a member of COSMOPOLITAN ART ON THE MOVE, an Alberta-based collective that unites motivated local artists sharing the vision of bringing art into people’s lives.

Her dedication shines through in her own words: “Although I usually paint in series, working on similar subjects for a time, I’m always seeking new ways to develop my skills. The transparency and fluidity of watercolors bring an exciting unpredictability; when pure, clean color touches white paper, a vibrant luminosity is born. Yet I’ve also fallen in love with the boldness, richness, and texture of acrylics. Using bright sunlight and deep shadows helps me create paintings that tell a story — pieces that visually sing. Regardless of the medium or subject, I always put my whole heart into it, becoming emotionally and sensually involved with my work… I paint with all five senses.”