Originally from Rhode Island, Kathleen Hartonchik is a 23-year-old Long Island-based artist who specializes in many mediums, including painting, ceramics, photography, and drawing. Through her work, she aims to capture every fraction of a scene because she believes no detail should go unnoticed.

Her interest in the arts was sparked at a young age when her father taught her to paint before she started elementary school. Along with that, she spent a great deal of time sorting through and choosing fabrics with her mother, helping to shape Kathleen’s keen understanding and love of color. Her mother has remained one of her strongest supporters throughout her artistic career and continues to encourage Kathleen to push herself and strive to create her best work.