Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Kay Brathol-Hostvet is an upbeat, enthusiastic, and supportive instructor bringing a wealth of experiences to the classroom. In addition to working as a professional artist, she has been teaching workshops in drawing, design, pastel and acrylic painting, and professional development for many years. Kay is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, with concentrations in drawing and painting. Her works are in corporate and private collections around the U.S.A. and abroad. Her acrylic paintings are included in North Light Books, AcrylicWorks 2: Radical Breakthroughs, and her pastel paintings have been featured in Pastel Journal, Dane Arts (Dane County, Wisconsin) annual poster and calendar, Green Lake Magazine and others. She works from her home studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and is represented by four fine galleries in Wisconsin: Edgewood Orchard Galleries in Fish Creek, artZ Gallery in Amery, Riverwood Art and Frame in Eau Claire, and Abel Contemporary Gallery in Stoughton.