Kathy Perales

Kathy Kenagy Perales has been painting since she was a young child.  She studied education and art at Southwest Texas For Bachelor of Science in Education and at UTSA for Master of Arts in Education.  She taught 3rd and 4th grade for 23 years and spent the last six years of her education career teaching art at Mountain Valley Schools, Canyon Lake, Texas; 29 years in all.  Since her retirement she has worked on building a second career of being an artist.  She paints in oil and watercolor, paints on glass and material, teaches art and art appreciation classes, and tries any project that seems interesting.  Kathy is a member and a past President of the Canyon Lake Art Guild, a member of the New Braunfels Art League, San Antonio Art Education Association, Texas Art Education Association, and the Texas Retired Teachers Association.  She feels that she is blessed to be around such creative forces.

Kathy says, "The best part of my painting experience is seeing what the paint wants to do and where the painting wants to go.  It is amazing to me that each time I start with a plan; very soon it has turned into something else.  God works in mysterious ways!  I also love seeing the expression on the faces of those who like my work.  Making someone smile warms my heart and keeps me painting."

"I think that God gives an artist a unique task to spread happiness.  It gives me a thrill to see someone happy just from seeing my paintings.  I am grateful for the Lord's blessings."