Kathie Scrimgeour is a multidisciplinary artist and creator with an emphasis on visual art. Her work–rich in textures, layers, and vibrant colors–draws on a lifetime of experience in painting, drawing, photography, jewelry, textiles, and more. Her distinctive gel monotypes are one-of-a-kind acrylic print paintings created in her home studio at the foot of the Catalina mountains. Working in an arid climate and specializing in a fast drying medium makes her work, by necessity, as spontaneous as it is intentionally planned.

“My art is a celebration of texture, color, and spontaneity, inspired by both the natural world and the intricacies of human experience. With a lifetime in art and more than three years in gel plate printing, my work is rooted in hands-on, exploratory processes that encourage creativity to flow freely. I enjoy combining layered patterns, vibrant colors, and organic forms that invite viewers to engage with each piece on a tactile and emotional level.
Through my work, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and discovery, offering a visual and emotional experience that encourages people to pause, reflect, and perhaps even see the world through a different lens.”

Kathie grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, where art became her refuge from an early age. Throughout her school years, she eagerly filled every opportunity for creative expression with drawing, painting, and endless doodling. At 18, she began a lifelong journey of exploration across the United States. Having moved frequently as a child, she embraced a sense of wanderlust that carried her from Florida to California, then on to Colorado, before ultimately settling in Arizona.

She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Colorado and built a successful career as a professional photographer for over a decade. Her creative path evolved when she stepped into the transformative and deeply meaningful role of parenthood, raising two children who are now pursuing their own careers and passions.

Today, Kathie lives near Tucson. Her work can be found at the Southern Arizona Artists Guild’s gallery and at the Tucson Museum of Art’s gift shop. She frequently has paintings at the Overlook in Oro Valley, where her first solo show will take place in December 2026. She regularly hosts workshops and demonstrations to share her craft with the regional community.

In addition to her work as an artist, she finds inspiration in the natural world—spending her time biking, hiking, and gardening. In 2024, she became a certified Master Gardener and now volunteers at the Pima County Demonstration Garden, continuing to nurture both creativity and community through her work.