KatyCasperArt

I always wanted to be an artist, but for the longest time didn't have the confidence to listen to that voice and make it happen since it is such a volatile and uncertain vocation. So, I studied architecture, a more "respectable" and dependable profession that was at least related to art. I got a couple different jobs in the industry, sat at a computer all day when I wasn't in mind-numbing meetings, and designed all different types of buildings for other people to build. Soon after I graduated from college, my younger sister was in a horrible limo accident at her high school senior prom and lost her left leg and half of her pelvis. Amazingly, she survived and is now as happy as ever and thriving. Her accident and recovery helped to wake me up to the reality that things can change for the worse instantly and without notice. Therefore, we all better spend most of our waking lives doing work that is meaningful, even if it is difficult. I have come to learn that it is just as difficult, if not more so, to be spending that time doing something just because you think you "should." Also, her recovery taught me about resiliency, and if she can be happy and thriving after losing her left leg and hip, anyone can.
So, long story short, I became and artist. I design AND build my creations with my own hands. I may have sounded like I was complaining about architecture before, but in truth, I learned so much that helped shape my art and I loved, loved, loved architecture school - especially the studio classes where we designed and built models. That is where I learned how to use the wood shop tools and I was particularly drawn to the laser cutter. Now, much of the studio work that I create is laser cut wooden wall sculptures. I also paint murals and do creative placemaking projects, which is essentially building community through art. I love collaborating and doing custom commission work, so please don't hesitate to contact me if you have ideas that I can help make into reality.