My name is Katherine McDonagh, and I am studying Fine Art & English at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I specialise in portraiture painting and other fine arts, including photography and digital illustration. My work explores how emotion and symbolism can be conveyed through an expansive colour range.

I am inspired by the works in art galleries I have visited, including Allison Janae Hamilton’s “Pitch” and an exhibition of Turner’s work at MFA Boston. I enjoy the works of Herge, especially the Tintin comics, and many online digital illustrators. I try to incorporate elements of my home country, England, into my work whenever possible.

In November 2022 I was selected for a solo exhibition of my work in my hometown. My portrait commission work and portfolio development is ongoing.

AP Drawing Portfolio score of 5/5
AP Illustration Portfolio score of 5/5
AP Art History score of 5/5

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards:
2023: Two Gold Keys (Painting), One Silver Key (Portfolio)
2022: One Gold Key (Painting), One Honourable Mention (Painting/Print)
2021: Three Silver Keys (Painting)
2020: One Silver Key (Photography), Two Honourable Mentions (Painting)
2019: One Silver Key (Painting)
2018: One Honourable Mention (Drawing)