MEET THE ARTIST

Katia Howatson

Katia was born and raised in Quebec's Eastern Townships: the land of hills and farms with unmatched colourful autumn scenery. She has been living in Ontario most of her adult life now, and decided to make Orangeville her home.

She is a proud member of Orangeville Art Group and Headwaters Arts.

Her emergence as an artist began with an unconventional medium: board game pieces. She created mosaics using components from Catan, Battleship, Operation, Monopoly, etc.

She developed a distinctive style by creating stunning images using items no one would have considered an art medium. She founded her company Board Game Art Creations and dedicated five years creating mosaics she compiled into a yearly calendar for board gamers.

Katia ventured into acrylic painting in late 2023, when she had the opportunity to work for artist Matthew Del Degan (the artist behind Lovebot). She spent close to a year painting with his guidance, during which she fell in love with acrylics.

Her time spent creating mosaics and painting for someone else provide a strong foundation she carries into this new artistic endeavour. Over time, she has developed her own style, and her unique paintings are already garnering attention from those who come across them.