Kathleen Ertz
Kathleen Ertz, a retiree and lifelong art enthusiast, has always had a deep connection with the creative process. For her, art is not just a hobby, but an integral part of life. Whether she is creating or collecting, Kathleen approaches art with a sense of wonder and passion. She often reflects on her desire to capture not just the external world, but her inner self—her soul—on the canvas. Like a familiar tune or a scent that evokes deep memories, she aims for her work to stir emotions in the viewer, eliciting a personal reaction.
Kathleen draws inspiration from the great Masters, finding herself awestruck by their ability to convey emotion and life through their art. The grandeur of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel humbles her, while the tenderness in Mary Cassatt’s portraits moves her deeply. She admires Picasso’s powerful depiction of turmoil in Guernica and feels the profound loneliness in Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks. These are the emotions she strives to evoke in her own work—because, for Kathleen, art is about making the viewer feel something real and true.
Inspired by the vivid expression of Vincent van Gogh, Kathleen aspires to give voice to her emotions and experiences through her brushstrokes. If her work can touch others in a meaningful way, she believes she has fulfilled her role as an artist.