Updated 1/8/2010

Edited by Ian Petty

Kate has to undergo a series of medical procedures throughout this coming year but refuses to stop working. She has finally stood down as President of the Watercolour Society of W.A. after her third year. This was a particularly busy year for the society as it was their 30th anniversary with several high profile exhibitions. She also has her own exhibitions going on, as well as trying to fit in a trip to U.K. and she will not stop any of her teaching classes and workshops. Oh and don't forget all the judging and painting in between. Maybe the surgeons need to get into training to try and keep up with her as I am sure she will not stop unless cornered and anesthetised!

The special exhibition at Rocksgate Winery was a great success in fact it was so well patronised that extra staff were called in to assist. Brenda and Trevor of Rocksgate Winery and Kate would like to thank all those who attended and made the weekend such a raging success. It has been decided that it will be at least an annual event and maybe it can be stretched to a du-annual event if we can stand the pace. Watch this space.

Later this year there is to be a special exhibition at Government House. This is to coincide with the Government House Open Day and will feature works from all members of the Watercolour Society of WA Kate and the members are hard at work to make sure that it is another successful event.

The special anniversary exhibition at Perth Town Hall, Perth 2010-As We See It  was an exhibition of paintings by the members of the Watercolour Society of WA depicting scenes from around the Perth CBD and created huge interest not only as an art exhibition but as an historic time capsule for future generations. A special photo book, edited by Kate, is for sale at Blurb. Available in hard or soft cover the first print has been snapped up and it is about to go to a reprint. Great as a gift for those that love Perth. It is also available at the university and public libraries.

Not only is Kate a member of the Watercolour Society of WA and member of Armadale Society of Artists but a member of the Byford Progressive Association who with the support of The Glades Development are showcasing the talent of local artists and are rapidly making Byford the artistic centre of Perth's south west. The Glades have plans for an arts and cultural centre which is due to commence next year. In the interim they have set aside an area to act as a temporary park and community centre where the Byford Country Market is held every month. Kate and several other local artists show off their work there and will be filling the new gallery when it is completed.

Kate was a centre of attraction at The Claisebrook Cove River Picnic, part of the Eat  Drink Perth Expo showing the public how artists can capture mood as well as just a scene. She painted the cove As well as selling her paintings "off the easle" has been asked to provide her work for advertising purposes for next years event.

The website has not been updated as regularly as usual so far this year due to more pressing matters. Please accept our apologises.

For those that have not heard Kate has been fighting cancer and as usual Kate has been concentrating on positive attitude and not allowing the negatives that can come with the illness and its treatment, to dominate her life. The two operations to remove the Melanoma from her leg appear to have been successful and her recovery continues. Only four weeks after the surgery she walked over 150Km of the Bibbulmun Track painting scenes and amazing other walkers along the way.

She has continued her watercolour teaching classes and her work promoting the watercolour medium throughout the ordeal, refusing to have her focus distracted from "these more important issues"

Kate was elected President of the Watercolour Society of Western Australia in August 2007, until she stood down because of health issues in August 2010.

For those living around Armadale, W.A. Kate assists the over 55's at the Greendale Community Centre on Monday mornings, as her busy schedule permits. For an annual membership fee of just $9 and just $6 per session she assists and encourages members to enjoy the experience of painting in all medias. The session fee also includes a morning tea! She believes there is nothing like painting in good company with tea and scones!