Katy Bishop

Katy Bishop is a contemporary abstract painter based in the California. Her work is characterized by bold, expressive and vibrant use of color. Many of her paintings offer a unique interpretation of the natural world through abstraction, with shapes and patterns that evoke the movement and energy of the natural world.
In addition, Katy Bishop is known for her use of alcohol ink in reverse painting on plexiglass and glass. This involves painting on the back of a clear surface, which allows the viewer to see the image in reverse.
Whether painting on paper or on glass in reverse, Katy produces a range of vivid, translucent colors and creates unique, organic patterns.
These techniques add to the distinctiveness of Bishop's artwork, creating a visual experience that is both intricate and harmonious. Her artworks demonstrate her willingness to experiment with different materials and techniques and highlight her ability to create striking and engaging pieces.
She is represented in Los Angeles by TAG Gallery, and by MEGA Gallery in Rome, Italy and is a member of the Los Angeles Art Association, California Art League, and the International Association of Artists - USA. Her art has been exhibited at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and is held in private collections across the country.


Portfolio:

Katy Bishop - Explosion in Color 2022

I create my artwork to communicate feelings and ideas that cannot easily be expressed well in words. Dreams, emotions, and memories are often considered abstract and lacking in comprehension. Abstract painting gives me the opportunity to create an emotional and physical artwork that someone else can repeatedly enjoy
As I explore the use of light and shade through color and movement, I recognize that the control we all want to exert in our lives is often paired with uncontrollable growth and change.
Alcohol inks can be deep or transparent, they can be controlled and totally uncontrolled. Perhaps an apt description of my artwork...deep and transparent, controlled and uncontrolled.

BEYOND “BEYOND”

SOLD This is a reverse painting on glass. When I was painting this, I felt that "ET, go home", was in the air. The gold does not photograph well on the glass, but it is there.

CHOICES “CHOICES”

SOLD Which alluring choice do you make? Framed Reverse painting on plexiglass

4TH OF JULY “4TH OF JULY”

SOLD Lean back and let the fireworks explosions create beauty overhead. This is a reverse painting on plexiglass, framed and ready to hang.
.Chosen by Artrepreneur Curator 2022

EMERGING “EMERGING”

SOLD Growing, expanding, delivering.

NORTHERN LIGHTS “NORTHERN LIGHTS”

SOLD I've never seen the Northern Lights, but this is what I feel they will make me feel.

NORTHERN LIGHTS has been selected by the Los Angeles Art Association for their juried exhibition, GLEAMING APOLLO, an all-media celebration of the community's local emerging artists. It also was chosen for the Las Lagunas exhibition BEST OF THE BEST and California Art League REFLECTIONS. both in June 2022. It also has been selected by LIGHT, SPACE & TIME GALLERY Jury OPEN EXHIBITION.

BOUNDARIES “BOUNDARIES”

Some boundaries are dictated. Some boundaries are chosen. What are your boundaries?

BREAKING THRU “BREAKING THRU”

Sometimes it feels like your ideas and art expressions are blocked. It is such a joyous feeling when you are breaking thru.
BREAKING THRU has been selected for the Los Angeles Art Association exhibit, Factory Fresh. This artwork is in a 11 x 14 black frame.

ENERGY IN THE MORNING “ENERGY IN THE MORNING”

It feels so good to wake up.

THE CREVICE “THE CREVICE”

A crack happens in your relationship, and you see light and change…all good.

FOGGY NIGHT “FOGGY NIGHT”

SOLD The fog softens the edges and blurs the view. Living with fog in your head does the same. Framed reverse painting on plexiglass.

TERRA FIRMA “TERRA FIRMA”

SOLD The earth reveals what's underground.

UNITY “UNITY”

Unity of mind, unity of friendship, unity of all of us.

MANDEVILLE “MANDEVILLE”

SOLD Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles gives views to inspire and room to grow your spirit.

JEWEL TONES “JEWEL TONES”

Jewel tones are the colors for winter. Deep rich ruby, sapphire and emerald tones blanket the season’s snowflakes.

VIVID INK - 2023

Artworks created in 2023

STRIA “STRIA”

We are each different colors and together we can create beauty. Alcohol reverse painting on 1/4 inch plexiglass framed in black.

HOPE “HOPE”

Alcohol Ink reverse painting on 1/4 inch plexiglass, framed in black.

ANCIENT TRAVELER “ANCIENT TRAVELER”

Doubts, fears, insecurities -- ancient feelings we heal as we travel to be our best selves, seeing and living in beautiful colors. This is an alcohol ink reverse painting on plexiglass. Black frame.

SPRING ROSE “SPRING ROSE”

It is Spring and my art is in Italy! This alcohol ink reverse painting on plexiglass is only available in Rome at Mega Art Gallery.

THE BOX “THE BOX”

This is a reverse painting on glass, framed in black.

ARABESQUE “ARABESQUE”

This is alcohol ink reverse on 1/4inch plexiglass. The music inspired me...I hope the golds mixed with the purples and greens inspire you too. Framed in Black, 12x12 inches.

RIVER RUNS THRU IT “RIVER RUNS THRU IT”

Alcohol ink on paper

GALA “GALA”

Alcohol ink reverse painting on plexiglass

TERRA FIRMA I “TERRA FIRMA I”

SOLD The TERRA FIRMA series are all alcohol ink reverse paintings on glass or plexiglass. TERRA FIRMA I is 24x18 inches on plexiglass.

TERRA FIRMA IV “TERRA FIRMA IV”

Part of the TERRA FIRMA series, this is alcohol ink reverse painting on glass, 12x12 inches, framed in black.

RIVERS “RIVERS”

Alcohol ink on canvas, 12x12 inches

LINES “LINES”

Double-layer artwork. The brightly colored portions of this painting are reverse painting on glass. Behind the glass painting, is another alcohol ink painting on paper. Framed in a shadowbox.

TRANSITIONING “TRANSITIONING”

Alcohol ink on Nara paper.