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Katie Southworth is an internationally recognized abstract painter.

In August of 2015, Katie's mom, Ellie, passed away due to suicide. After her death, Katie's relationship with art grew as she honored and shared her mom's spirit through her art. In August of 2021, Katie decided to take the leap and became a full-time artist.

In this interview, we talk about:

- Katie’s family background and when she learned about her mom’s battle with depressive bipolar disorder

- Losing her mom to suicide and her life after

- Her art journey and how she became a full-time artist

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Katie's Art Bio: Her work harnesses the power of color and light to promote mindfulness, mental well-being and joy. Over 100 of her original works are in private collections in New York City, Vero Beach, LA, Edgartown, Hermosa Beach, Oakland, Denver, Canada, Slovenia, and more. Katie’s work has been featured in international publications including House & Garden UK, Vanity Fair London, and British Vogue. Her first solo show "Colorjoy" at New Canaan Gallery and Frame attracted over 300 people to Opening Night, and 10 pieces sold in total.

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Katie's Website: https://www.katiesouthworthart.com/

Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiesouthworth_art/?hl=en

Katie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Katie-Southworth-Art-115249890166271

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Grateful Living Info:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro

1:57 Katie’s childhood and background

3:30 When did art become a part of your life?

5:00 First time hearing about mental health/bipolar disorder?

6:07 Can you introduce us to your mom and the events that unfolded in college?

10:20 Were there signs in the weeks before she passed?

12:45 What would you advise to someone in a similar grieving situation?

16:17 Advice to friends supporting another a friend who lost someone to suicide

18:50 Advice on transitioning back to normal life after a major trauma

22:15 Advice to a parent watching this who is considering suicide?

23:45 Did you deal with feelings of guilt?

26:00 Does time help with the grieving process?

27:58 Advice to someone dating someone whose lost a parent to suicide?

31:05 Any other advice grieving a parent who passes away due to suicide?

35:47 What’s your favorite memory of your mom?

37:45 What was your attitude in college with regards to art? Were you aiming to become a full-time artist?

45:07 Advice to an artist trying to either start a side art business or become a full-time artist

48:25 How did you find your style as an artist?

51:47 Finding your art space

53:34 Learning the art business

55:34 What’s your art process?

57:50 Do you gain confidence as time goes on?

1:00:14 What’s the biggest difference between being a part-time artist versus a full-time artist?

1:01:38 What’s your approach with goal-setting?

1:03:24 What do you hope for people that see your art to feel?

1:04:53 Doing a solo exhibition

1:07:04 What was it like being an art educator?

1:09:59 Is titling pieces easy?

1:11:22 Anything else on your mind?

1:12:52 Future of Katie Southworth art?