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“i must paint. i have to paint. or else i get
cranky.”
Kampe (pronounced
kam´ pea) started painting after a car accident left her disabled, bored, and
unable to sit on a chair. She purchased
little pots of colors and cheap brushes from a discount store and started
swirling paint on paper atop the kitchen counter. After family members saw her pictures and
accused of her absconding with ancestors’ artwork, Kampe thought she might be
on to something even though she had no clue as to what she was doing.
Kampe then enrolled
at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center and has been attending classes and workshops
ever since. In addition, she was invited to participate
in the Pinellas Arts Council smART Future@,
an innovative pilot program partnering established artists with beginners.
Known for her
equine paintings and plein air work depicting Florida landscapes and cottages,
Kampe’s latest works reflect her Midwestern roots featuring the open prairies
and metropolitan settings. Whether painting urban canyons or glacial kames, her
bold use of color and impressionistic style bring energy and emotional content
to her work.
Kampe is the Administrator for the
Professional Association of Visual Artists, and a member of Plein Air Florida,
Tampa Bay Plein Air Artists, and the Dunedin Fine Arts Center. Her works appear in private and corporate
collections in the United States and abroad.
Additionally, work for sale may be found at Clay and Paper Gallery,
Leepa-Ratner Museum, and Dunedin Fine Art Center.
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| Portrait by Eva Allen |
