About KAT ST.CARN
My young life began with an artistic trend early on, but I expressed it in other media. I was another one of those souls who wanted out of her hometown to see the world (though I haven’t made it quite yet).

I have two amazing sons, Matthew and Dylan, whom I took with me on my adventures. I first began traveling at the age of 22 when the scenery of my hometown wasn’t enough for my camera. Off I went with map in hand and the destination of Roswell in mind as I began my journey.

I’ve called Roswell ‘home’ three different times since first seeing the lights from Comanche Hill east of Roswell at the age of 22. My mother lives here, as do many of my other relatives. ‘Home’ is spaced across the country between a small town in South Carolina and Roswell. Either way, the artist in me ached to see more of whatever was out there waiting to be caught on camera.

As for today, my two sons are much of my inspiration, as is my husband and number-one supporter of my art, Tom. I owe much of what I accomplish to the three of them. They keep me grounded so I can ‘fly’. I use any spare time I have continuing to develop my art and working on new pieces when we aren’t remodeling a new house we bought in the historic district. I constantly look for photo ops because they are everywhere (if I don’t leave my camera home!)

About the PHOTOGRAPHY
I’ve caught the scenery of New Mexico, Virginia, Washington, California, South Carolina and the many states in between on film, though I must admit that people still remain my favorite subject. I enjoy taking a photograph or image and turning into something totally different than that of what was caught on camera. This is my art. This is my passion.

I worked as an editor of a newspaper a few years back and realized how versatile Adobe Photoshop was for my digital images. I learned some basics while there, and thus began my current style of art. I’ve been developing it since.

So, what I do is called photo manipulation is some circles. I call it Enhanced Imaging Art via Multi-Media Graphics. I use several different software programs, including Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Publisher.

Most of my work is now done using a Sony Super Steady Shot with a 12x optical zoom. I don’t use any other lens and no fancy this-or-that. I’m a simple girl - a simple artist, but my art can speak for itself. I enjoy creating beauty that speaks to me and my hopes are that it speaks to others in a similar way. If it can speak to your emotions and/or senses in some way, it has done its job.