Kate Moynihan: Artist
Art that feels like a breath of fresh air - shaped by birch trees, lake horizons, and the joy of blooming again (and again).
Hi — I’m Kate.
My Other Hats
I’m the author of A Lone Birch: My Artistic Journey, a memoir about courage, change, and finding your voice in the middle of life’s twists.
I share creative confidence, gentle restarts, and second-chance stories with audiences who need a spark of encouragement.
... lover of life
My morning coffee is ritual, my studio is sanctuary, and these days my very favorite role is grandmother.
I didn’t plan on becoming an artist.
Actually, I planned on being very sensible. Stable career. Predictable life. Pot roast on Sundays.
But life — in a charmingly inconvenient way — tossed in a few plot twists: a 1,000-mile move, a basement apartment with window slits for lighting, and (thankfully!) a landlord who marched me into a college art studio before I could protest.
Somewhere between those early brushstrokes and Michigan’s birch-lined landscapes, I rediscovered myself — the curious, bold, creative part that had been waiting patiently for me to stop being so practical.
Now, my days are filled with paint, lake breezes, and a love affair with color that should probably have its own postal address.
What Inspires Me
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Birch trees — imperfect, textured, luminous.
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Lake Michigan — calm one day, dramatic the next (relatable).
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Blooms — because joy deserves a comeback, every season.
Nature doesn’t rush, apologize, or compare. It simply grows — beautifully, honestly, on its own timing.
That’s the energy behind my work.
What You’ll Find Here
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Original art that feels fresh, uplifting, and quietly confident
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Calm horizons, gentle florals, and birches that wear their history proudly
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Pieces designed to help your home feel like your sanctuary
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A reminder that life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful
Former nurse. Gallery owner for 25 years. Lifelong color enthusiast. And the kind of woman who has shifted her life more times than she planned.