Katie Lorraine Paquette
Visual Artist
Katie has been selling art from the age of twelve, beginning to display her artwork later that year. She is a passionate artist, teacher and performer, creating pieces for live audiences during events. Katie has displayed her artwork in many locations over 20 years, often donating her originals for charitable auction at juried art shows, galleries, and events. She is adaptable and creative, and enjoys sharing her love of art. Her portfolio displays a wide variety of styles and techniques, often containing hidden imagery. Katie has paintings on permanent display at Edgewater Manor, La Cevicheria, and many commissions across Canada and the United States.
She begins each custom artwork with a meeting to give the client artistic freedom and direction. A sketch is provided upon request, and the process begins. Katie is inspired by travel, music and talking with people. She loves to be social and enjoys learning about all walks of life.
During the lockdown in 2020, Katie was the lead visual artist on an interactive multimedia project, Dove Tailing, featuring the album created by Canadian musician Jacelyn Holmes. With a grant from the Mississauga Arts Council, the team created a full female group, creating artwork inspired by each song from the album designated to an individual artist. Videos, interviews, and more were released to spread awareness for mental health and share a beautiful collaboration of music and art.
Katie is currently the lead visual artist for Raddical Art, NexGenHealth as well as a board member for Living Color Events, an event platform that unites artists of all facets to co-create and give back to their local communities.
Art by Katie is currently on display and for sales at the following locations:
Le Hang Art Gallery 699 Queen St West Toronto
Cosmic Charlie’s 821 Queen St West Toronto
Lisgar Vape shop 33 Lisgar St Toronto
Vibe Cannabis 66 Sudbury St Toronto
Canvas Art Bar 80 Lakeshore Road East Mississauga
Katie has performed live shows at the following locations:
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Liberty Grand
El Mocambo
Broken Cage Gallery
Le Hang Art Gallery
OBJX Studios
Porsche Canada Winnipeg
The Great Hall
Kensington Street Art
La Cevicheria
Actify Social
918 Bathurst Centre
Lens Factory Gallery
Check out her Live Videos on Instagram for her process, while she shares a love of art!