Welcome to Katherine Lobdell

Decorative Painting web-page.

*fine arts* faux finishes* painted furniture*

Located in Brevard, North Carolina, my business focuses on creating beautiful home interiors through faux painting finishes, Trompe L'Oeil, and murals.

 I also specialize in decoratively painted furniture and fine art oil paintings. My fine arts work has a stong focus on landscapes and scenery from my beloved home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

 I welcome custom commissions and offer professional, reliable, and friendly service. References are available upon request.

Services

 The European surface techniques I specializes in range from commercial residential, and ecclesiastical painting projects. I cover virtually every angle of the decorative arts, from faux painting all the way to commissioned oil paintings.
 My past projects range from bistros and hotel's in Scotland, to residential homes in the U.S. Each potential project begins with an in-depth consultation in which I give suggestions, incorporating  your ideas and needs.
Individual samples are created for each area of the project, showing the materials and colorations which can be used. A total price and start date is given.

Giclee Prints of my oil painting can be made in any size.  Contact me for prices and sizes for your needs.

Please browse through my resume and feel free to contact me to fulfill your decorative painting needs.

Sincerely,
Katherine V. Lobdell
828-966-4926
ktlove@hotmail.com

                               KATHERINE V. LOBDELL

        DECORATIVE PAINTING AND FINE ARTS RESUME

                 828\966\4926

Brevard, NC              ktlove@hotmail.com

 
EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, with emphasis in painting. Brevard College, 2005.
 City & Guilds of London Certification, Decorative Painting Finishes, Asheville–Buncombe College. Professor Derrick Tickle of England, 1998.

International Study, Rome, Southern Italy and Sicily, Brevard College, Ancient Art and Archeology of the Mediterranean Basin, Toured and studied ancient frescos and faux finishes of Pompei and Herculaneum 2004.

RESUME

*2008:Special Art Director position at Boys & Girls Club. Brevard, NC. / Brevard Precinct #1 Judge for 2008 Election. / Gra-vy  Boys and Girls Club. Store.  Retailing local Art, antiques, interior decor worked at shop./ "Kids Art Camp" created two Mural paintings for Transylvania Arts Council./ Experience with Artist Renderings for Platt Architect Firm, and PAA Landscaping both of Brevard, NC./ A featured artist at BELLA's, Battery Park Drive, Asheville, NC. art and interior decorationing store.
*2006-2007: Selling my original oil on canvas paintings, and Giclee prints at the store Gra-vy which is a support store of the local Sold painting at “Art Auction” fund raiser event for the Transylvania County Arts Council. Also,Volunteer and . / Times Arcade Alley Mural ,  City of Brevard.  4’ X 8’ oil painting on wood. Pisgah Valley/ Scenic theater set painting, Brevard Little Theater. / Part time manager at Rainbow Lake rental cottage resort./ Independent painting and restoration work, with furniture and murals./ Got married.
*2004-2005:  Sold a painting at the Community Art Exhibit, at the Transylvania Arts Council./ Independent painting and restoration work, with furniture, murals and faux finishes.  Painted ceiling Mural of sky, clouds, and cherubs.  Among other jobs of the kind.  Recommendations came from Cocoon Interior Design firm./ Two Holliday’s as featured artist of community Christmas art sale.  Sunrise Café, Brevard NC. /Two summers working at Camp Rockbrook for girls in Brevard, NC/ Graduated from Brevard College with a BA in Fine Arts.
 *2002-2003: Student at Brevard College, with emphasis in painting, and business. Two student art shows a year. / Independent painting and restoration work.  Through advertising and recommendations. / Summer school Trip to Rome, Pompeii, Cicely, and the Mediterranean islands. To study the ancient art and archeology of the Mediterranean Basin with emphasis in the Geology.
*2000-2001: Brevard College. Two student art shows a year./ Independent childcare for families in Brevard./ Independent painting and restoration work, with furniture and murals.
*1998-1999: Lived in Chapel Hill, NC. Independent painting and restoration work, with furniture. /Volunteer work in Brevard NC, teaching summer children’s art classes for the Transylvania Arts Council. /Independent childcare for two families./ Wait staff at Crooks Corner  Chapel Hill. /Traveled to Italy, and Scotland.
*1997-1998: Three semesters Decorative Restoration Course at A.B. Tech, NC.  Received Certification of Excellence from The City and Guilds Institute of London, prestigious decorative painting techniques. /Lived and worked in Edinburgh, Scotland. 7 months. Employed by McEwan Décor. Painting and restoration.  Decorative Faux finishes./ Head cook for 2 months at the Café Royal, till I left to work for McEwan Décor.  Work study in Turin, Italy.

1997-98  Worked for Brevard Furniture Restoration, with Joe Doyle.  Refinishing and repairing antique wooden furniture.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

*Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County, NC: Helping with fundraisers.  Volunteer work at Gra-vy store. 2005-07

*Volunteer Mural Painting for the Times Arcade alley way project, for The City of Brevard, NC in conjunction with the Blue Wood Gallery on Jordan St. Brevard. 2007

*Volunteer work for Transylvania Arts Council,  some art donations made for fund raisers, and sold art there as well.

*Theater Set painting for the Brevard Little Theater , 2007

*HGTV Dream Home, tour guide. Lake Lure, NC. 2006.

*Part-time community activities director Camp Rockbrook for Girls, 2004-2005.

*Sunrise Café: Community Christmas Art Sale, 2004-2005

*Caving exploration with my husband and Tennessee caving grotto groups.