Artist Bio:
Katherine Corden Bellisario (b. 1991) is a contemporary artist based in Traverse City, Michigan, where she lives with her husband and two young children. Known for her casual expression of the figure, her work is characterized by bold shapes and an unexpected use of color. She attributes much of her influence to her art teaching mother, who introduced her to the world of art at an early age, as well as her background in studying anatomy while pursuing her first career as a physical therapist. Her lifestyle and creative work have blended over the years, and much like mixed paint, the two have become inseparable.
Katherine’s work is held in both private and public collections nationwide and has been featured in publications including Architectural Digest, Country Living and Veranda. Her art has been licensed with renowned brands like Anthropologie and Squarespace and was selected for the cover of the nationally distributed novel ‘When We Grow Up’. A permanent mural she created can be enjoyed year-round at Bryant Park in Traverse City.
Artist Statement:
Painting is my preferred way of meditating on, and responding to, the energy and nostalgia found in the nature and social culture around me. I paint relationships. The relationship between colors, between me and the paint. The relationship between family and friends, humans and nature. Community really. I explore these themes through a variety of subjects, with the common goal of inspiring you to feel transported and connected.
2025
Winter - Glen Arbor Art Interview with Sarah Beurup-Neal
Winter - Cover Art for ‘When We Grow Up’. Published by Flatiron Books 2/25/25.
2024
Fall - Bryant Park Mural Installation Complete + Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2023
Summer - Beach Bliss, Traverse Northern Michigan Magazine
Fall - Heather Taylor Cabin, Country Living Magazine
Spring - High Point Market with Design Supply Shop, High Point, NC
Winter - Tour the Historic Modernist Michigan Home of Floyd’s Cofounder, Architectural Digest
2022
Summer - ‘Harvest Moon’ Group Show, LC Collective, DeYoung Farmhouse, Traverse City, MI
Summer - ‘Shades of Summer’ Group Show, Anne Irwin Fine Art, Atlanta, GA
Winter - ‘ Fresh’ Group Show, Anne Irwin Fine Art, Atlanta, GA
Winter - Northern Express - Northerners You Need To Know, 2022’s 20 Fascinating People - Print and Online Publication
2021
Fall - Toile & Stripes ‘Sustainable Clothes for Real Women’ Campaign & Interview
Fall - Veranda Magazine featuring custom commission for Kips Bay Dallas Designer Show House
Summer - Art Leelanau, Old Art Building, Leland, MI
2020
Fall - Traverse Magazine Feature, Artists to Watch, September Issue - Magazine
Summer - Art Leelanau, Old Art Building - Virtual
Summer - Michigan Creative Coast Interview with Tommy Andres - Podcast & IPR
Spring - Emily Jeffords Artist Collective Interview - Online Platform
2019
Fall - FLOW for Artists, Higher Art Gallery, Traverse City, MI
Fall - Juried Art Exhibition, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort, MI
Summer - Art Leelanau, Old Art Building, Leland, MI
Summer - CSA Art Show, Crystal Lake, Frankfort, MI
Summer - Leland Gal Pop-up Show, Leland, MI
Summer - Mindshift for Artists Podcast Interview
Summer - Shanna Skidmore Success Story - Online Platform
Summer - Glitter Guide Artist Interview - Online Platform
Spring - Shop Fresh Exchange - Traverse City, MI
2018
Fall - FLOW for love of water essay ft. Sam Corden - Online Platform
Fall - The Boardman Review Issue 6 ft. essay & video - Print & Online Journal Publication
Fall - Trés Américain Artist Interview - Online Platform
Fall - The Glossary Co. Artist Interview - Online Platform
Summer - CSA Art Show, Crystal Lake - Frankfort, MI
Spring - Voyage Chicago Artist Feature - Online Platform
Spring - Apartment Therapy House Call - Online Platform
Spring - The Everygirl Home Tour - Online Platform
Spring - Anthropologie Mother's Day Pop-up Shop, Chicago IL
Winter - 2 Penny Blue Valentines Pop-up Shop, Chicago IL
2017
Fall - Rising Tide Society Gift Guide Selected Artist - Online Platform
Fall - Love Always Audrey blog "Meet the Artist" feature - Online Platform
Summer - Conception Artist Exhibition, Dovetail Brewery, Chicago IL
Summer - Randolph Street Market with Meg Made, Chicago IL
Spring - Randolph Street Market with Meg Made, Chicago IL
Spring - "Young Lives" Fundraiser Auction, Chicago IL
Winter - RAW Artists Exhibition, Metro, Chicago IL
Winter - "Special Kids Inc." Fundraiser Auction, Detroit MI
2016
Winter Feature - Style and Forks blog Artist Spotlight - Online Platform
Summer - Betsie Bay Furniture, Third Thursdays Artist "Flow" Charity Event, Frankfort MI
Summer - Captured Everyday blog Creative Feature - Online Platform
Education
2013-2016 Northwestern University
2009-2013 University of Michigan
Community Involvement
Creative Coast Board Member
On the Mend Board Member
Common Grounds Co-op Community Owner