KATHERINE M U I R
M I L L E R
530 West 25th Street, New York, NY
Katherine Muir Miller was born and raised in Montreal and now lives in Ottawa. As such, her work is distinctly inspired by her Canadian background. Miller aims, above all, to tell stories through her vividly hued landscapes, capturing impressions of memories made while traveling across Canada. Miller works as a full-time artist. She studied at the Ottawa School of Art and has been influenced by a range of artistic mentors. She has exhibited all across Canada at various art fairs, galleries, and shows, and operates her own gallery–the Katherine Muir Miller Gallery–in Perth, Ontario. Miller’s artistic drive stems from her love for Canada’s panorama of stunning views and her own personal connection with nature. It also stems from her own fascination with color; her innate understanding of it translates into bold, dreamlike interpretations of Canada’s majestic landscapes. A vintage elegance washes over Miller’s Impressionistinspired work, conveying the momentariness and simplicity so distinct of the Impressionist style. Not only do Miller’s paintings allow her to recapture her own memories within these landscapes, but they captivate the viewer by allowing us to enter the vistas of our own memory and relive personal moments with nature. Miller describes her muse as the “brilliant seasons of Canada.” Her work is, fundamentally, a passionate love letter to her country; fostering appreciation for what she holds dear. To Miller, when someone is able to deeply connect with her paintings, the natural beauty she portrays, the powerful story behind them, that is the greatest gift of all.
KATHERINE MUIR MILLER ON
742 Peace, 2021 Oil on Canvas 15” x 30” $1200 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
757 Winter Pines Dance, 2021 Oil on Canvas 36” x 24” $1750 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
709 Breathless 3, 2021 Oil on Canvas 18” x 36” $1400 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
731 Summers End of Birches, 2021 Oil on Canvas 30” x 20” $1250 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
676 Into the Woods 2, 2021 Oil on Canvas 40” x 30” $2250 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
643 The Glories of Moraine Lake, 2021 Oil on Canvas 54” x 54” $6800 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
655 Embrace II, 2021 Oil on Canvas 40” x 40” $3800 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
479 Jewel of the Rockies 1, 2020 Oil on Canvas 72” x 30” $4500 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
622 Colour in the Mountains, 2021 Oil on Canvas 58” x 16” $2500 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
591 Harmony, 2020 Oil on Canvas 48” x 48” $4200 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
540 Quietude in the North, 2020 Acrylic on Canvas 24” x 36” $1450 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
493 Climbing Gros Morne, 2019 Oil on Canvas 20” x 40” $2000 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
499 Glorious Reflections on Lady Evelyn, 2020 Oil on Canvas 36” x 36” $2100 B U Y O N A RT- M I N E . C O M
My practice begins with the story behind a photo and the attraction I feel toward it. I love hearing about the circumstances in which it was taken and the feelings experienced by the photographer. I visualize the images on the canvas: the season, the color palette, the subject matter. I begin with a loose pencil sketch putting in my shapes and perspective. I then do a black India ink sketch, becoming more committed to my vision. The black helps define my angles and shapes more clearly as well as give depth to certain areas. More fun and play happen once the ink is drying and I begin to make my color palette. I work with oil paints mixing them all ahead of time. I do not use any mediums or gels. I love the feel of mixing oils, as they are so pure and vibrant and it feels like icing a cake. On occasion I will do an acrylic backwash on the canvas to convey a three dimensional effect. The play of colors is by far my favorite part. I listen to music, have my eucalyptus and lavender oils infusing, and off I go diving into my canvas. My technique is that of large bold brush strokes using color to give shape, dimension, and highlight. I rarely blend, as I prefer to paint with intent. I put the exact color where I want it to be and leave it there. This helps keep the color pure and vibrant. I typically use one flat brush for my whole painting and I begin with my subject matter. I focus on one painting at a time as I like to paint wet-on-wet. After six to eight weeks, I apply a final layer of varnish to seal off the paint.
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