Katrina Linn

Painting the razzle dazzle and shimmer of light on every petal.

I am Katrina Linn and I am from Adelaide, Australia.

Painting things that sparkle.

In 2024 I have returned to being a full-time artist.

As a child I went to oil painting lessons for a couple of years. I remember it as being fun, but I was dissatisfied with the outcomes. I dabbled with watercolours in later life, but my skill level once again, didn’t match my expectations, and I drifted away.

I was a professional potter for 35 years. I had my own pottery, gift and florist business which took all my attention. With falling sales and rising costs I closed my shop in 2010. I reinvented myself into a receptionist, and I finally made time, to satisfy a long-held ambition to paint.

I took some oil painting lessons and did an online course. I painted whilst working part time. It gave me the freedom to paint all manner of topics and try different styles.

I mainly paint flowers and things that sparkle including water and chandeliers. I like the diversity of different subjects.

I am enjoying painting abstracts which is new for me. They are happy paintings based on joy, simplicity and bright colours.

I have come to painting later in life, and there is a freedom associated with age, that allows you to throw caution to the wind. It is a real privilege to be able to paint full time.

I am having my first solo exhibition this year at the age of 65. I am both excited and nervous.

I have so many ideas and images that I want to paint. Inspiration is everywhere.

My favourite thing – painting time with my music turned up, and my mind turned down.

My favourite painting – always the last one I completed.

My favourite quote – “If not now, when?”

2021 People’s Choice Winner ‘Wisteria Allure’ - Allure Group Exhibition at Artworx Gallery & Gifts | Goolwa