Katelyn Pearl Goldstein, born in 1991 in Miami, Florida, is a multidisciplinary artist based in Portland, Oregon. She is recognized for her work as an oil painter and watercolor painter, where she is best known for creating realistic yet whimsical pieces that resonate with a profound sense of depth and emotional complexity. Her artistic practice spans various mediums, but she primarily focuses on oil and watercolor painting, blending these techniques to explore personal and intimate narratives.

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Goldstein’s work is deeply intertwined with her personal experiences, particularly her lifelong battle with Crohn's disease. This invisible illness, which she has navigated since childhood, profoundly shapes her worldview and informs her artistic expression. Her paintings often delve into themes of isolation, resilience, and the human condition, seeking to communicate emotions and offer a sense of escapism. Using a distinctive technique, Goldstein sketches her watercolor compositions with erasable ink, removes the outlines with a heat gun after painting, and then adds ink to highlight essential details. In her oil paintings, she bypasses the traditional underpainting process, instead outlining in red and blocking in colors based on her own reference photos. This approach results in works that are characterized by their sculptural feel, intricate details, and a unique blend of realism and whimsy.

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Katelyn Goldstein's works have been featured in notable exhibitions such as the "Gather Round" show at the Root Division Gallery, where her pieces were displayed and sold, and “Disabled Women Make Art and History” at The Toledo Museum of Art. Additionally, her art has been showcased at Spectrum Miami during Art Basel from 2015 to 2017, where she was named a Rising Artist in 2016. Through her art, Goldstein continues to explore the delicate balance between the strength of the human spirit and the fragility of nature, making a significant impact on the contemporary art scene.