About the Artist
Katy Boggs
OPA, LPAPA, PSA, PSWC 
“I paint because it’s a passion, a need and a devotion.”
Katy Boggs is an plein air and studio oil painter known for her ability to bring realism to life in her depictions of Sonoma County's landscapes and seascapes, situated along the picturesque northern California coast. Her passion for plein air painting allows her to authentically convey the ever-changing light, colors, and atmosphere of this captivating region.
Working en plein air, Boggs immerses herself in the open air to forge a genuine connection with Sonoma County's landscapes. Back in the studio, her dedication to realism as well as the emotional connection to the scene allows her to represent the bucolic meadows, breathtaking cloud drama and dynamic coastal vistas with passion.
One of her joys of painting lays is her portrayal of seascapes, where she strives to capture the dynamic qualities of the Pacific Ocean. Whether conveying the tranquility of gentle waves or the drama of crashing surf, her work transports viewers to the coastal landscapes of Sonoma County in an authentic way.
Her work is a testament to her dedication to conveying the ever-changing, natural drama of cloudscapes in the Sonoma skies. Through her art, she offers viewers a genuine connection to the captivating skyscapes that grace this picturesque region.
Katy Boggs' plein air and studio paintings reflect her dedication to preserving and sharing the natural beauty of Sonoma County in a genuine manner. Her art serves as a bridge between the viewer and the captivating landscapes and seascapes of the region, reminding us of the timeless allure of the northern California coast. Through her commitment to realism with a touch of impressionism, she leaves a lasting legacy that connects people to the wonders of Sonoma County's coastal landscapes.
EXHIBITIONS
2023 Roshambo ~ Awarded Third Place in Show
Gration Gallery ~ Graton, CA
2023 California Dreaming ~ California Art Club Exhibit
Curated by the Sea~ Santa Cruz, CA
2023 Color of Water
Sebastopol Center for the Arts~ Sebastopol, CA
2022 Juried Special Guest Exhibit
Graton Gallery ~ Graton, CA
2022 PSWC Pastels USA International Show
Art Center Morro Bay ~ Morro Bay, CA
2022 Small Works – Awarded Honorable Mention
Graton Gallery ~ Graton, CA
2022 Still-life
Sebastopol Center for the Arts ~ Sebastopol, CA
2021 Cohesion
Twin Pines Art Center ~ Belmont, CA
2019 Women & Strength
Twin Pines Art Center ~ Belmont, CA
2018 Fruition: Harvesting Imagination
Gallery 9 ~ Los Altos, CA
2017 Small Works Juried Show
Graton Gallery ~ Graton, CA
2017 Juried Special Guest Exhibit,
Graton Gallery ~ Graton, CA
JURIED ONLINE EXHIBITIONS
2022 LPAPA Less is More “Tumbling, Turning”
2021 PSWC PASTELS USA International Show “Trickle”
PSWC Members Only Show “A Closer Look”
2020 PSA 48th Enduring Brilliance “A Closer Look”
PSWC Members Only Show “Echoing Ripples” 2019 IAPS 35th Juried Exhibition “Mosaic”
AFILLIATIONS
OPA-Member Artist (Juried)
CAC-Associate Artist
PSWC-Member Artist
PSA-Member Artist (Juried)
WCA-Member Artist
IN PERSON INSTRUCTORS
In oil paint: Noah Buchanan, Jane Hunt, Kathleen Dunphy, Michael Klein, Justin Woods, Carlos Russo, Devin Cecil-Wishing and Kathleen Speranza
In soft pastel: Richard McKinley, Kim Lordier, Barbara Jaenicke, Liz Hayward Sullivan and Clark Mitchell