Kathleen Peterson (artist)

Kathleen Peterson
Born	Kathleen Peterson 1951 (age 73–74)
Nationality	American
Known for	Painting, Illustration
Awards	International Art Competition, Church History Museum
Website	kathleenpetersonart.com

Kathleen Peterson (born 1951[1]) is a painter and illustrator from the United States.

Career

Peterson studied art and dance at Brigham Young University (BYU). She works primarily in watercolor, pastel, pen and ink, batik, and oils.[2] One reviewed explained, "There is much about sisterhood and motherhood in Peterson's oils; her warm palette narratives plead for peace, love and understanding."[3]

Peterson's work has been included in numerous art exhibits including at the Central Utah Art Center.[4] A series of 11 paintings of women from the scriptures were exhibited at the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.[5] She has been commissioned by Deseret Book Company for numerous book illustrations.[6] Peterson is the illustrator for the Girls Who Choose God series of books.[7]

Books

• Girls Who Choose God: Stories of Courageous Women from the Bible by McArthur Krishna and Bethany Brady Spalding. Illustrated by Kathleen Peterson. (Deseret Book Company, August 25, 2014, ISBN 978-1609078829)
• Girls Who Choose God: Stories of Strong Women from the Book of Mormon by McArthur Krishna and Bethany Brady Spalding. Illustrated by Kathleen Peterson. (Deseret Book Company, October 12, 2015, ISBN 978-1629721019)
• Pele and Poliahu by Malia Collins. Illustrated by Kathleen Peterson. (BeachHouse Publishing, September 10, 2018, ISBN 978-1949000030)
• Girls Who Choose God: Stories of Extraordinary Women from Church History by McArthur Krishna and Bethany Brady Spalding. Illustrated by Kathleen Peterson. (Deseret Book Company, October 8, 2019, ISBN 978-1629726274)

Awards

Peterson was included in the 10th International Art Competition, Tell Me The Stories of Jesus, a juried exhibition at the Church History Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah.[8]

Personal life

Peterson grew up in Provo, Utah and now lives in Spring City, Utah.[9] She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is married and the mother of four children.[10] She has been working to save two historic buildings in Utah's Sanpete Valley.[11]

References

1. "Peterson, Kathleen B., 1951-". Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
2. Devey, Deanna. "Kathleen Peterson", Zions Bank, 1 May 2019. Retrieved on 19 April 2021.
3. Gagon, Dave. "One paints, the other prints", Deseret News, 28 January 2007. Retrieved on 19 April 2021.
4. Wichert, Geoff. "New Approaches to Utah Standards: Kathleen Peterson and Brian Kershisnik at the CUAC", Artists of Utah, 7 July 2006. Retrieved on 19 April 2021.
5. Infanger, Garrick. "Kathleen Peterson: Sacred Women", The Krakens, 10 August 2015. Retrieved on 18 April 2021.
6. "Women in the Bible focus of art display", Deseret News, 26 October 2014. Retrieved on 19 April 2021.
7. Jones, Morgan. "Learn more about the 13 beautiful pieces of artwork on the Church’s Instagram last weekend", LDS Living, 8 October 2020. Retrieved on 19 April 2021.
8. Stephenson, Kathy. "151 artists, 26 nations, one faith — Latter-day Saint art show features diverse works about belief", The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 March 2019. Retrieved on 19 April 2021.
9. Stack, Peggy Fletcher."Utah filmmaker explores paths to spirituality", The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 February 2014. Retrieved on 19 April 2021.
10. "Exhibit Highlights Women in the Scriptures", Church News, 24 September 2014. Retrieved on 19 April 2021.
11. Serago, Rosie. "Gleaning a Small Town's Harvest", Visit Utah. Retrieved on 19 April 2021.

External links

• Kathleen Peterson Official website
• Girls Who Choose God Official website
• Kathleen Peterson I'm a Mormon, Country Girl, and Traveling Artist