Kathleen Kalinowski is known for her poetic interpretations of the Michigan landscape. Her oil and pastel paintings “explore the nuances of nature with layers of color in a contemporary, impressionist style.” Her artistic process involves composing a sketch or drawing, determining the subject of her composition, and loosely painting large shapes for two to three hours, “working dark values to light and leaving any details until the end.” Her paintings explore the nuances of nature inspired by working outside on location in all seasons.