Welcome! I love sharing my art with you!
I began painting a new painting journey several years ago, when I felt drawn to let go of rendering concrete, realistic representations of objects and instead paint the feelings and emotions of my subjects using the colors that I choose to represent them. Each of my paintings is inspired by my personal journey through life: friendship, loss, resilience, growth, travel, finding joy. You will find that flowers are a predominant focus in my work for their many symbolisms throughout life. I hope my paintings conjure up joyful feelings for you, transporting you to a place of lightheartedness, healing and wonder.
Are you interested in learning to create your own beautiful art?
I began creating online art courses in 2020 during the pandemic lockdown. With a need for enrichment in people's lives and time on people's hands, I had hoped to bring the joy of learning art to people in the safety and comfort of their homes. Learning to create art is a gift that brings many people joy, hope and fulfillment. I found that I was also able to offer a sense of community and support to my students through my private Facebook group. I love experiencing my students' "ah-ha" moments right along with them.
Researching, writing, demonstrating, filming and editing my courses has changed my approach to my own art practice immensely, and my students tell me it's had the same impact on their creative journeys. My courses can do the same for you.
My courses are all self-paced and pre-recorded and they never expire once you purchase them.
Researching, writing, demonstrating, filming and editing my courses has changed my approach to my own art practice immensely, and my students tell me it's had the same impact on their creative journeys. My courses can do the same for you.
My courses are all self-paced and pre-recorded and they never expire once you purchase them.
What are people saying about my art and courses?
"(The commissioned painting) feels very fall and winterish, which are my favorite seasons. I think the painting will make me feel very peaceful -- that feeling you have after it snows and everything is silent." ~Melissa, Lincolnshire, IL
"Hi Kathleen! Just getting into your new course - thank you so much for the amazing content! I am learning so much! I moved recently so I haven't had a lot of time to paint but now that I had a weekend away I'm so excited to dive back in! Your course is awesome as always!" (Tiffany)
"You have to love the artwork that one purchases. For us, we also need to be able to respect and love the artist. Too easy to do with Kathleen and also rather addicting at the same time. One can never have enough of her artwork with all the beautiful compositions of abstract floral colour. Kathleen Rietz artwork is absolutely uniquely lovely." ~ Daniel, Green Bay, WI
"Hi Kathleen! Just getting into your new course - thank you so much for the amazing content! I am learning so much! I moved recently so I haven't had a lot of time to paint but now that I had a weekend away I'm so excited to dive back in! Your course is awesome as always!" (Tiffany)
"You have to love the artwork that one purchases. For us, we also need to be able to respect and love the artist. Too easy to do with Kathleen and also rather addicting at the same time. One can never have enough of her artwork with all the beautiful compositions of abstract floral colour. Kathleen Rietz artwork is absolutely uniquely lovely." ~ Daniel, Green Bay, WI
Here's where to see my artwork in person.
I share a studio space with my partner, Kevin, at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Chicago. Although I have a majority of my art hanging in that space, the best way to see my latest works is to contact me for an in-person meeting, as I like to surround myself with my latest works in my own studio in the suburbs until I am ready to let them go. I'd love to help you find your perfect painting, or discuss commissioning a painting created just for you.
