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Hi, I’m Cate.

To me, art is more than creating masterpieces. It has been my pathway to healing, confidence, and a kind, open spirit. This belief in the transformative power of creativity is what drives my commitment to others. For over 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting and teaching children of all ages. Plus adults that are keen to explore their artistic skills. Easy to say that art has been one of the greatest joys of my life.

I bring that same spirit of nurturance and global perspective into my studio. My goal is to unlock a sense of joyful creative freedom, and help you develop the skills to create artwork you’re proud to call professional. Every step you take in your artistic journey is a step toward greater self-confidence. Together, we will learn to see the world from unique viewpoints and capture those moments in your own masterpieces.

Take a deep breath—we’ll embark on this creative journey together.

About the Artist: Cate Kim 

Cate is a dedicated artist and innovative instructor who brings over 20 years of industry experience and a Fine Arts degree to our studio. Known for her depth of knowledge and infectious passion, Cate utilizes a gentle, tailored teaching approach designed to help each student discover their unique artistic voice. Under her guidance, you will learn to channel your inner creativity and transform your personal vision into accomplished, professional works of art.

A woman stands in front of a wall with various artworks, including pencil sketches and colorful paintings of animals, landscapes, and people, pointing at a drawing of a brown puppy.
A collection of letters, thank you notes, and photo cards, some featuring children, laid out on a wooden floor.

Accomplishments

Awards

  • Danwon Fine Arts Contest - Recommended Artist

  • Danwon Fine Arts Contest - Selected Artist

  • Haengju Fine Arts Contest - Prize Winner

Selected Public Collections

  • Jeju-do Art Museum, Jeju-do, Korea

Book Feature

  • Book Title: Wiping Away Tears (Author: I-han Cho, Psychologist)

Exhibition History

Solo Exhibition

  • Strange Distance, Doll Gallery, Seoul, Korea

  • Internal evidence, Soohoo Gallery, Kyeonggi-do, Korea

  • Self-consolation for wound, PYO Gallery, Seoul, Korea-Group Exhibition

Group Exhibition

  • October Show, Pacific Art League, Palo Alto, CA, USA

  • Inter-nale, Sungkok Art Museum, Seoul, Korea

  • Recommended Artists Exhibition from Danwon Fine Art Contest, Danwon Art Festival, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

  • KIAF Artists PT Program, Galleries Association of Korea, COEX, Seoul, Korea

  • Lunar's Walking, EWHA Art Center, Seoul, Korea

  • IYAP, Interalia, Seoul, Korea

  • Blue Dot Asia, Seoul Art Center, Seoul, Korea

  • Vision Blue Chip Artists, Kyunhyang Gallery, Seoul, Korea

  • Young Artists, Sooho Gallery, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

  • Colorful life: Frustration, Rina Gallery, Seoul, Korea

  • Since now-New story, ART'n Dream Gallery, Seoul, Korea

  • Korea Galleries Art Fair, Busan, Korea

  • A spacewalk, Shinsegae ART WALL Gallery, Seoul, Korea

  • Selected Artists Exhibition from Danwon Fine Arts Contest, Danwon Art Festival, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

  • Haengju Fine Arts Contest, Korean Fine Arts Association Koyang Branch, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

  • Conflict of Pure Hearts, Moran Gallery, Seoul, Korea

  • Wongok-dong Project, Litmus community space, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

  • Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival(ASIAAF)

  • Seoul Station Old Building, Supported by Chosun Ilbo, Ministry, Seoul, Korea

  • 7th Funny Sculpture & Funny Painting, Sejul Gallery, Seoul, Korea

  • Reding Young Artists, Space Paan Gallery, Seoul, Korea

  • Review & Preview, Alternative Space Team_Preview, Seoul, Korea

  • Open studio in Public Space, Granted by Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea

  • Finding from Neverland to Everland, Kunstdoc Gallery, Seoul, Korea

  • How to travel with the others, graduate School Building

  • Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea

  • Reasoning Power, Sungkyun Gallery, Seoul, Korea