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