Artist Kathy Davis

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Artist Kathy Davis

Contemporary abstract painter, Kathy Davis, has evolved as an artist through several career reinventions.

A former greeting card designer, Davis' new business,, showcases her expressive and colorful abstract paintings.

01/28/2026

A shot of pink energy and happy colors because I need it…and maybe you do, too!
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01/23/2026

I won’t be on this black and white mark-making kick too much longer, but it’s been a good exercise experimenting with tools and gestural brush strokes.
It’s also served as therapy for me while dealing with chronic pain issues. While I’ve had improvement in recent months with epidurals, they do wear off, so it’s a constant roller coaster ride from one treatment until the next. Marking Time by making marks! 🫤

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01/20/2026

This is the final week to see Wayne Art Center’s Attraction to Abstraction exhibit along with the astounding CraftForms and Living with Craft shows. My black and white painting “Maelstrom”, shown here, is in excellent company among all of the wonderful works of art!
Come on Saturday for a closing reception from 2:30-4p, or even earlier at 1p for a trio of craft lectures by Nakashima Woodworkers, TileWorks of Bucks County and Chanticleer Gardens. See Wayne Art Center’s website for more information.
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01/08/2026

A new photo to kick off the new year!
Loving being able to spend time in my new studio.
Rachel Beck snapped this shot of me before I started making too much of a mess. 🎨🧑‍🎨🫟🖌️
Thanks for the great pics !
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12/31/2025

Happy New Year!

After a tough year, I’m very grateful to welcome 2026!

As I’m wrapping up my January newsletter, I invite you to follow along.
See link in bio to join my mailing list.

Wishing you a healthy and creatively fulfilling year ahead. ❤️

12/05/2025

I’m delighted that my new black and white painting “Maelstrom” was selected by juror Kassem Amoudi for inclusion in Wayne Art Center’s “Attraction to Abstraction” exhibition. The show opens tomorrow and runs concurrently with Wayne’s annual CraftForms exhibit.
If you’re in the area, you won’t want to miss seeing these two impressive shows! Dec 6th through January 24th. 🖼️🎨🧑‍🎨🎄

12/02/2025

Greetings, friends!
I’m back in my studio after a long absence!

Just as I was about to give up to living the rest of my life in a wheelchair with chronic pain, I found a wonderful new doctor who did a deep dive into my spinal problems. After this year of failed surgery, multiple tests, procedures and many months of debilitating pain, this doctor discovered that there were two different areas in my spine that were causing the nerve compressions. This made walking, painting and all the everyday things we take for granted very difficult. So, recently, I received a double epidural at Einstein Hospital, and I’m delighted with the results! While I will always struggle with some back pain, and will likely need a steady dose of those epidurals, the improvement has at least allowed me to FUNCTION!
Thanks to all of you for your cards, messages, prayers and visits during my setback. I was humbled by your caring.
This Thanksgiving was especially meaningful for me this year.
As we move into the holiday season, my heart is filled with gratitude. ❤️
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08/25/2025

I bought myself this charming book by Alessandra Olanow that I absolutely love!

“I Used to Have a Plan…but life had other ideas” feels like it could have been written for me. It’s filled with charming illustrations and poignant, yet often amusing coping mechanisms to help the reader deal with unexpected traumas and setbacks.

Since it’s been several months since I’ve posted, many of you have reached out to inquire about my recovery from my April 7th spinal surgery. Unfortunately, not only was the procedure unsuccessful at freeing my compressed nerves, but my pain has also increased since the operation. Standing and walking for any period of time is very difficult for me. It has limited my ability to do much painting - or much of anything, quite honestly.

So, it’s been a busy several months of PT, Dr. visits, medical tests, pain management …and frustration! After getting new MRI’s and opinions from two neurosurgeons and my ortho surgeon, the recommendation they all agree on for me is to try a spinal cord stimulator before considering a second surgery. This stimulator device is implanted much like a pacemaker and it intercepts pain signals from my nerves before they reach the brain. Since the device doesn’t work on everybody, a weeklong trial period is necessary before the device is surgically implanted. I’m scheduled for my trial in coming weeks! While a second surgery may be necessary if the trial is unsuccessful, it will be a rather invasive procedure and not one to be taken lightly, so I really hope I can avoid that!

Please send good vibes my way! 🥰
Many thanks for your thoughts, prayers and continued support.

04/30/2025

Greetings from me… at three weeks after my back surgery.

This photo was taken a few days ago after my check-up at the Dr’s. On the way home I asked Peter to stop at the beautiful Whitemarsh Memorial Park where I hoped to find a row of cherry trees in bloom. They were perfect!
After I soaked in their pink glory, Peter walked with me so I could practice with my cane. (Yes, it’s pink!) I’m graduating from my wheelchair and walker.
It was a beautiful day!

I’m slowly recuperating, although it’s been a struggle due to the terrible nerve pain in my leg that just won’t go away. Unfortunately, it’s worse now than before the surgery, which is a pretty defeating feeling. Some patients’ nerve pain is immediately alleviated after surgery. But for others, like me, it can take time - up to a year or more - for these damaged nerves to repair. It’s a long game.
My doctor assures me that this is normal, and that the biggest thing I need is TIME. It takes time for the nerves to settle down and repair. He said the second thing I need is to keep walking, working up to 30 minutes at a stretch. So, I walk through the pain. I will do everything I can to get to a better place. PT starts at 8 weeks, and I’m very anxious for that.

Some days I’m positive and hopeful, staying in the moment, practicing patience and gratitude, solving the day’s problems. But other days the fears and worries creep in, I mourn for lost time, the worry I’m causing others, and the things I can not do that I desperately want to… so, the tears flow, and the pain wins.
But my hope is that by being with my feelings and releasing those tears, that I’m making room for healing and joy. 
The weather has been fantastic lately! It’s been a tonic for me, as are the encouraging thoughts, prayers and messages from friends. Thank you, all. I’m grateful for each one of you!❤️‍🩹

04/26/2025

I was honored to have a painting selected for Wayne Art Center’s Juried Spring Open Regional exhibit. Today is the last day for the show, so hurry on over there if you want to get a glimpse!
I’m disappointed I couldn’t see the show in person, but my friends Chris and Nancy attended yesterday and were nice enough to capture a photo of my Morning in Morocco mixed media painting on display.
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04/25/2025

As I recuperate from my recent back surgery, I’ve been blessed by all of the thoughts, prayers, messages…and,(of course 😉), greeting cards that I’ve received. You’ve truly lifted me higher with your well wishes.

I must share with you a few of the handmade cards I’ve received!

The first from my talented art buddy, greeting card designer and artistic genius, Steve Bjorkman. His spot-on rendition of me in my wheelchair, against all odds, painting BIG in my studio has deeply touched and inspired me! His accompanying message, “I hope you will find some small way (or even a big way like this card) to let your creativity, your heart and your life, still be expressed.”

The next 3D card was crafted by the amazing Card Monkey, aka Ellen Jarvis. Ellen is a super creative master of dimensional greeting cards and paper crafting. She teaches classes locally and was a former instructor (and favorite) at our Scatter Joy Center for the Arts. When opened, her box card displays a little diorama with 3D flowers and a thoughtful message.

The last card was hand-drawn by my recently turned 5-year-old grandson Elliot. He was inspired by a bouquet of orange ranunculus sitting in my studio. His cheery flower lifts my spirits and makes me smile!

Aren’t these beautiful cards delightful??!!

04/06/2025

Your kind messages, words of encouragement and shared experiences you took the time to share mean more to me than you can imagine. Your words have given me strength and hope as I prepare for tomorrow’s back surgery and will help buoy me through recovery.
I’m so grateful to have the best of friends. With my heartfelt thanks. ❤️

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413 Maplewood Ave
Wayne, PA
19087

Website

http://kdcreativeinc.com/

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