Although I have traveled both abroad and across the US, as a native Californian, I am affected by the abundance I witness each and every day.

My artwork was exhibited for a year in the Francis Ford Coppola Winery, (formerly Chateau Souverain) and that experience, spending time in Napa and Sonoma counties and my childhood experience growing up in and around agriculture and within the almond industry has deeply influenced the way I see and create art. 

My new work, "not always as it seems" reflects not only those influences of agriculture but in addition, my interpretation of that with which people are confronted on a daily basis in their lives.  These paintings then are a metaphor; much texture, color and imperfection, hidden behind a reflective and guilded surface.  So often, outward appearances are masked when what actually is beneath the surface  is chaos, self-consciousnees, a troubled life.

Once I am satisfied with the underlying image, the final exercise of these paintings is to apply the elegant, fluid, lighter than air leaf of gold or silver, then revealing only bits and fragments of the underlying image.

The nature of this process facilitates the natural metamorphosis of the image through light it reflects; absorbing color changes in its appearance throughout the day and glows within its own abilities.

My utilization of this process mirrors one's own powers of discernment as we become more aware of a friend or acquaintances actual thoughts and impressions, rather than that which is merely reflected on the surface.

For further questions,
415-992-1537 or kers@att.net

Napa Valley Mustard Festival, January 31 - March 30, 2009
During the winter competition Kate's work was chosen to be auctioned at Mustard Magic Auction held at the Culinary Institute in St. Helena, CA  January 31, 2009.

"Fall Vineyard" 12x24 oil and gold leaf on canvas

Silverado Wine Studio & Tasting Room/ Big Horn Cellars, Napa, CA. Exhibition runs November 1 through December 1, 2008. Reception: November 1, 6:00-8:00pm.

Mason Cellars Tasting Room, 714 First St, Napa, CA
Reception November 1, 2008. Ongoing art exhibit featuring Kate's gold and silver leaf paintings.

Arts Council Napa Valley Open Studios, 421 Walnut, Napa, CA. September 28 & 29, 2008

October, 2007 Annual fundraiser at Ashe Vineyard. Donating a work to local non profit, Project
Night-Night, for their annual fundraiser in Napa
Valley to benefit homeless children.

Gallery Sanchez at the Noe Valley Ministry
I'm showing more new work with 11 other artists representing painting, photography, collage, and mixed media at Gallery Sanchez at the Noe Valley Ministry July 10 through August 17. Reception July 14, 2-4pm. Noe Valley Ministry is located at 1021 Sanchez st. The gallery hours vary so visit the sunset artists society website for more information: www.sunsetartists.com or www.noevalleyministry.org

Sunset Artist's Society's "Art in the Avenues". June 2 and 3, 2007 I will be showing new work with Sunset Artists Society at Hall of Flowers in beautiful Golden Gate Park here in San Francisco. The Hall is located just inside the 9th Avenue gate (at Lincoln) near the arboretum and the deYoung Museum.

Art & Soul Gallery: See my palette knife paintings at Art & Soul Gallery, 1844 Divisadero St., San Francisco, CA 94115. The Art & Soul Gallery is owned and operated by San Francisco's Chesney Rheaume. Open every day.

First Thursday, Frisson Restaurant, 244 Jackson St at Sansome, San Francisco January 4, 7:00- 9:00pm.
Enjoy complimentary apple martinis in the lounge whilst viewing "Forbidden Fruit" featuring my current paintings.

Holiday Trunk Show, December 2 at 2092 Pine Street, San Francisco. Featuring my art, a photographer and gifts for everyone on your list. Please email for more information. kers@att.net

Friends of Mountain Lake Park 10th annual fundraiser, September 13th, Mountain Lake Park, Lake Street at 12th Avenue, San Francisco. An original painting, "After the party" will be auctioned off at the event. Enjoy live entertainment and food from San Francisco restaurants. This event is attended by Mayor Gavin Newsom as well as local officials all to contribute to the San Francisco Neighborhood parks foundation.

Artspans Live and Silent Auction, May 3rd, 6pm-9pm. California Modern Gallery, 1035 Market St, San Francisco. An original oil painting, "Order from chaos" will be auctioned off at the event. The auction is a festive event with sumptuous food, live music and a full bar. Proceeds benenfit Artspan San Francisco. Tickets for the auction are available at the door the night of the event.

Sunset Artist's Society's "Art in the Avenues"   View my new work and 40 other artists' on June 3 and 4, 2006 at the County Fair Building, just inside Golden Gate Park at 9th Ave and Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco.

Napa Valley Arts Council,  Napa Valley, CA. Click here for my listing on the "Napa Valley Arts Council" site.