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KATHLEEN MCMAHON

About the Artist

Kathleen McMahon is a painter that draws inspiration from the Northern California landscape. In some cases, she completes an oil painting on location (plein air) in one session. Other paintings, based on this direct observation and experience with the landscape, are done entirely in the studio. She uses oils and works in a style that distills the California landscape to the elements of horizon, geometry, textures, and iconic images. Recently, she has begun to incorporate encaustics (painting with pigmented hot wax) into her process.

Artist Statement

Art has been a life long exploration and I am fortunate to have the opportunity to paint as a professional artist. My recent focus in art has been on oil and encaustic paintings of the California landscape. As urban sprawl takes away more of the unique and open landscape, I am intrigued by capturing the basic elements of natural settings that remain as well as the interesting interplay at the intersections of nature and urbanization.


Koi on the Move 4
encaustic, 12x12


Koi on the Move 2
encaustic, 12x12


Canyon Calls 5
encaustic, 12x12


Canyon Calls 4
encaustic, 12x12


Canyon Calls 3
encaustic, 12x12


Sheep Staring Back
oil, 20x24


Cow Descending
oil, 20x24


Sound of Fear
oil, 20x24


Path of Love
encaustic, 12x12


Grounded By Design
oil, 30x24


Courage Gathering
oil, 20x16


Boxes Stacked Precariously
encaustic, 12x12


Boxes Scattered Randomly
encaustic, 12x12

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