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Kate Wendt is a distinguished fine artist whose work transcends traditional painting by capturing the ethereal essence of dance through fluidity and motion. Drawing on her extensive background in design, architecture, and business, she brings a dynamic, innovative approach to the fine art world—one that resonates deeply with art lovers and collectors alike.

From an early age, Wendt was captivated by the expressive potential of movement, particularly through dance. This fascination evolved into a signature style that harnesses the properties of paint to communicate rhythm, emotion, and energy. Each piece is marked by vibrant hues and a rhythmic cadence, inviting viewers into a tranquil yet immersive sensory experience.

After earning her degree in design in Chicago, Wendt embarked on a 38-year career as a Design Director for architectural firms in Chicago, Kansas City, and Boston. Throughout this time, she continued her artistic studies, delving into painting, photography, jewelry design, and fabric design. Her professional expertise includes designing logos, graphics, and custom textiles for commercial clients, further refining her keen eye for composition and balance. Now retired, she dedicates herself to painting full-time, channeling her passion for Argentine tango—studied since 1999—into artwork that seamlessly merges dance and abstraction.

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Wendt’s dedication to pushing the limits of the painting medium is evident in her distinctive compositions. Her pieces have been exhibited at the Morean Art Center Members Show, Tampa Regional Arts Center in Hyde Park, and the Warehouse Arts District in St. Petersburg, as well as in the Dali Museum volunteers show. Her online exhibits include showcases with the Florida Watercolor Society and the Las Laguna Art Gallery in Laguna Beach, California.

Guided by a lifelong love of dance and design, Wendt’s practice continues to explore the boundaries between control and spontaneity, resulting in art that transforms movement into visual poetry. By fusing her diverse creative influences, she invites viewers to experience a world of color, texture, and motion—one in which every brushstroke carries the vitality of dance.

KATE WENDT

Saint Petersburg, Florida


kmwendt@mac.com

 

Education

1970 BS Loyola University, Chicago, Ill

1979 AA Harrington College of Design, Chicago, Ill

 

Additional Art Education

1989-1993      Photography,Jewelry Design, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, Ill

1998-1999      Fabric Design, Kansas City Art Institute

2001-2003      Painting, Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Cambridge, MA

2017-2024      Watercolor, Acrylic Painting, Morean Arts Center, St. Pete, FL

2018-2022      Watercolor Painting, Old Hyde Park Center, Tampa, FL

2023 & 2024   Nicholas Wilton’s Creative Visionary Program

2024               The Skilled Colorist by Andrea Wedell

2023-2024      Nicholas Wilton’s Art2Life Academy

 

Group Exhibitions

2019    “100 Sunsets” Morean Art Center

2021    “Pond & Sea 1”, Morean Art Center

2021    “Shimmer” Warehouse Arts Exchange, Abstract Show

2021    “Yellow Butterflies” Warehouse Arts Exchange, Winter Solstice Show

2022    “Red-Blue” & Morning Light” Morean Art Center

2022    “Cactus Abstracted”, Las Laguna On-Line Gallery Show

2023    “Circles & “Circles & Rectangles” Florida Watercolor Society On-LIne

2023    “Sea & Sky Series” Morean Art Center

2023    “Patch” Gallerium Art On-Line Show

2023    “Morning Light & Pattern Play” Old Hyde Park Center Bay Area Show

2024    “Serenity” Old Hyde Park Center, Art in the Garden Show, 3rd Place

2024    “Look & You will See & Tide” Old Hyde Park Center, Bay Area Show

2024    “Inception” Florida Watercolor Annual Show at Creative Pinellas Gallery

 

Professional Organizations

Warehouse Arts Exchange Member

Morean Arts Center Artist Member

Tampa Regional Arts Member

Florida Watercolor Society Member

Art2Life Academy Member

2024 Florida Watercolor Painting at Creative Pinellas

Inception
Watercolor & Gouache
18 x 24 

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