Today we’d like to introduce you to Katie Vonderheide.
Hi Katie, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve been making stuff since I was a little kid. My mom would take me with her everywhere and give me paper and a pen to keep me occupied. Since I was young, I’ve known that making things is all I’ve ever wanted to do. I got my BFA in painting with a minor in Art History. When I moved to LA, shortly after I started a gallery and performance space with my friend, Chris, called Synchronicity Space. It was located in East Hollywood during 2008-2013. In 2017, I decided to go to LA Trade Tech to attend their Sign Graphics program to hone my skills in sign painting. My main objective is to be a skilled craftsperson. I also have a dream to one day open a small amusement park where I can make all the attractions with my talented friends and family.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Every time I’ve had to start over, I’ve had to struggle with figuring it out. Ultimately, I think it’s taught me how to be resourceful and appreciate the abundance within my relationships.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a painter who makes signs, murals, illustrations, design, fabrications, etc. I love to find creative solutions and often in a cost-effective way. That’s one of the reasons I love paint so much. It’s inexpensive, relative to other building materials, and can be so impactful. I’m most proud of the community I’ve created while living in LA. I been working with some clients, who I consider close friends, for over a decade!
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
Growing up, I remember being really shy. I loved reading, drawing, and making stuff with my friends. We all loved books. Together, we’d write plays, share and fill sketchbooks, do crafts, and make videos. I still keep in touch with a lot of my childhood friends.
Contact Info:
- Website: beautificationsolutions.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautificationsolutions/
Image Credits
John Wiese
Morgan Chacon
Karim Sahli
Eric Doty
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