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BIO

Kate Renee is a professional artist and creative entrepreneur from Minneapolis, MN. She has been a blogger since 2011 and loves to write about arts business topics on her blog, What Art School Didn’t Teach You. Recently, Kate received her Masters of Arts in Art and Cultural Management from St. Mary’s University where she focused on Arts Entrepreneurship. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Art History from the University of Minnesota.

Kate runs her own consulting business where she guides emerging artists and creative entrepreneurs through their various goals and projects. She also is the business arts teacher at Artistry, a local nonprofit organization in Minnesota.

STATEMENT

My work is edgy with a veneer of cute as I am inspired by fairytales and popular storybook characters.  I make my work approachable through the bright, coloring book-style visage while layering in metaphors and symbolism.  The paintings teeter towards uncomfortable content as I investigate political, social, feminist, and cultural nuances to provoke both visual and conversational discussions with my viewers. Sarcastic and conversational titles ask questions and make bold statements that illuminate the narratives and personalities to the doll-like characters.

Due to some of graphic nature and adult content related my work, not all artwork is listed here. Additional work is for purchase at www.katerenee.com

PAINTING INFORMATION

Kate’s paintings are painted with acrylic paint. They are made on birch panels and covered with resin.

Paintings from the 7 Sins series have visible three-dimensional effects where the painting is created within layers of resin.

Original paintings should not be hung in direct sunlight.

PRINT INFORMATION

Prints are Giclee archival fine art prints. The prints are printed on Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper with archival inks. Do not touch the surface of the print, the print will scratch.

Prints come in two sizes: 8.5″X11″ and 17″X22″. Options are available for the print to be framed with a ready to hang birch wood frame. When framed, the small print is 12″X15″, and the large print is 18″X23″.

Online Sales

Kate Renee takes online orders for shipping through this website.

Email

katerenee@katerenee.com

Phone

Call 952-769-7159

Online Store

3 Button Pack

Wear your favorite Kate Renee characters with these 1.5″ pin-back buttons from the Beauties Behaving Badly series. Each pack has 3 pins.

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Alice in Wonderland: I’m Late Too White Rabbit

This is from Kate’s Beauties Behaving Badly series. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

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Artist Necklace

Claim your creative title with the Artist Necklace.

Each artist bar is polished hand-stamped with your choice of an aluminum bar with a silver chain or a brass bar with a gold chain. Each necklace is lightweight and comes with a cute silver paintbrush charm accent the artist bar.

The Artist Necklace is a great visual affirmation that you are an awesome creative entrepreneur and a perfect gift for the emerging artist or seasoned professional.

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Artrepreneur Cuff

Adorn your wrist with this custom-made Artrepreneur cuff as a mantra to your creative passion!

Each piece is a polished hand-stamped silver or brass. The cuffs are lightweight and adjustable to fit any sized wrist.

The Artrepreneur Cuff is a great visual affirmation that you are an awesome creative entrepreneur and a perfect gift for the emerging artist or seasoned professional.

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Belle: Beating Love

This is from Kate’s Beauties Behaving Badly series. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

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Button 1.5″

Wear your favorite Kate Renee characters with these 1.5″ pin-back buttons from the Beauties Behaving Badly series and 7 Sins series of paintings.

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Do Not Touch the Dust Bunny

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

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E is for Epidemic

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

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Envy: Green with Envy

This is from Kate’s Seven Sins series and features a three-dimensional effect on the original painting. This effect can be slightly seen in the prints as well. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting is available.

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Gluttony: Glutthoney

This is from Kate’s Seven Sins series and features a three-dimensional effect on the original painting. This effect can be slightly seen in the prints as well. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting is available.

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Greed: Appetite for Suppremacy

This is from Kate’s Seven Sins series and features a three-dimensional effect on the original painting. These effects can be slightly seen in the prints as well. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting is available.

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Liberty & Justice for All

This piece was featured on the cover of Women’s Magazine. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available. 

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Little Bo Peep: I Lost My Sheep

This is from Kate’s Beauties Behaving Badly series. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

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Little Red Riding Hood: Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf

This is from Kate’s Beauties Behaving Badly series. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

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Mary & Baby

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

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Princess and the Frog

This is from Kate’s Beauties Behaving Badly series. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

This item is available for shipping.

Rapunzel: The Fruit of the Vine

This is from Kate’s Beauties Behaving Badly series. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

This item is available for shipping.

Sloth: Aim at Apathy

This is from Kate’s Seven Sins series and features a three-dimensional effect on the original painting. This effect can be slightly seen in the prints as well. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting is available.

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Snow White: Forever the Fairest

This is from Kate’s Beauties Behaving Badly series. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

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Suction Cup Me Baby Enamel Pin

Sport this cute octopus with a heart-shaped suction cup on your favorite bag or jacket. Enamel pin featuring a pin back and rubber stopper.

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Suction Cup Me Baby Print

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

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The Little Mermaid: The Naked Truth

The original painting has joined someone’s collection already. Only prints are available.

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Urusla: Poor Unfortunate Souls

The original painting is available, exclusive to Cream of the Crop for the 2021 Minnesota State Fair.

Prints are pre-order and will be available in September 2021.

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Vanity: Plastic Pride

This is from Kate’s Seven Sins series and features a three-dimensional effect on the original painting. This effect can be slightly seen in the prints as well. Click here for more information on this artwork. 

The original painting is available.

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What the Pug are you Looking at?

The original painting is available, exclusive to Cream of the Crop for the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. Prints are available.

 

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