Kate Jewel

Art Bio:

My first years were spent on the San Juan Indian Pueblo.  This experience has threaded its way through my life, in my experience of the land, my spirituality, and lifestyle habits such as long distance running in the wilderness. 
 
After living elsewhere, this land called me back decades later to paint the color country.  More recently, as I have spent my life in music, abstract paintings have been my preference—the colors and patterns are like musical compositions. 
 
Upcoming works include more bird paintings, a series of Bandelier paintings, and paintings of cats.
 
Studio gallery by appointment:  call me at 505.984.0605 or use the contact page of this website.
 

Music Bio:

I began to study piano at age 3 and 1/2.

I desired to be a composer.  However, growing up in an age, a culture and a family where this dream wasn’t encouraged or understood, my focus became piano performance.  I received a doctorate in piano performance at Indiana University, won or placed in several competitions, including the International Bach Competition, and was a professor of piano for 12 years. 

20 years ago I returned to Santa Fe, NM to compose and paint.  To support myself I have taught piano privately; teaching gives me great joy.
 
While mountain jogging November 14, 2006, my dog and I were attacked by 3 uncontrolled dogs, Mika, Kuma and Guinness. The attack resulted in a traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress.  After a year and a half of great darkness a miracle happened-- melodies began to emerge. I am focusing on a CD of my compositions, to be completed this summer.
 
I continue to teach, to perform in salon recitals, and to play at receptions.  If interested in any of these services, please call me at 505.984.0605, or use the contact page on this website.