Largely self-taught, Kathy’s interpretation is strongly influenced by her father, Arctic artist Maurice Haycock and by his close painting partner and family friend of 30 years, A. Y. Jackson.

Kathy’s lively landscapes are painted on site in all seasons. Her subject matter is the wilderness around her – near her home close to Algonquin Park, the Canadian Arctic, and the American Southwest. Captivated by the immediate, exuberant experience of being within the landscape, Kathy feels and conveys humble respect and wonder for the power yet fragility of the natural world. She hopes through her paintings to convey the importance of preserving wilderness areas, articulated in a gentle rhythmic style, expressive brushstrokes and earthy palette.

Kathy is represented in private, public and corporate collections across Canada, and in the USA, Europe, China and Australia