Bio
“I am captivated by the moments of light dancing on the water, the intricate patterns formed by the trees, and the vibrant scenes of blooming flowers, all contributing to a greater, enchanting atmosphere.”
Katie Luo
Born and raised in China, she moved to the US and worked as a mechanical engineer and elementary teacher assistant in Chicago. In 2016, Katie Luo embarked on her artistic journey, immersing herself in classes and workshops on the subject of art history of impressionism and studying painting at The School of Art Institute of Chicago. The stunning art and its style influences Katie Luo to explore many different art materials and methods, as well as various subjects, styles, and perspectives. Through years of practice, she investigates the dynamic potential of light and fleeting moments in landscapes, often depicting them in dialogue with her expression of the beauty of nature. Katie Luo formed her style as a contemporary impressionist artist.
“Petal, Leaf & Beauty” presents a series of new paintings by Katie Luo, the nature-inspired artist responding to her ever-evolving observations from travel, hiking and daily experiences. She depicts the energy and sensory experiences of the outdoors, capturing the essence and moods of the connection with nature. Her painting also conveys the inherent natural beauty that guides us to find joy and helps us to celebrate each beautiful moment.
Katie’s artwork has earned coveted awards including Best of Show, Honorable Mention, Judge’s Award of Excellence and Theme of Show, and included in corporation collections and private collections across the United States. By sharing her artwork with others, she strives to empower viewers to pursue their passion and find their impact in the world.
Artist Statement
Embracing the belief that nature is beautiful and precious, I pursue art that evokes emotional responses. My paintings seek to create a window into the inner world to encourage viewers to reflect and connect with their own emotions.
Influenced by impressionism, I use palette knives and brushes to create oil paintings that depict the impermanence and beauty in nature. Through the use of bold, lush colors - the most powerful tool in art to enchant viewers - each brushstroke captures the soft light over the land, fields, the surface of water, and the fleeting moments offering a vibrant, immersive experience of nature.
Curriculum Vitae
AWARD
Judge's Award of Excellence, “DESTINATION UNKNOWN”, Frankfort Arts Association, Frankfort IL, April 2024
Honorable Mention, 'FIRST IMPRESSIONS”, Bloomingdales Park Museum, Bloomingdales IL, August 2023
Theme Award, “WILDFLOWERS”, La Grange Arts League, La Grange IL, March 2023
Honorable Mention, “WINTER SHINE”, Elmhurst Art Museum, Juried by Dr. Ariela Lazar, Senior Lecturer in University of Chicago, Elmhurst IL, December 2022
Best of Show, “FALL INTO COLOR”, Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst IL, October 2022
SOLO ART EXHIBITION
Solo Exhibition “WIND AND SKY”, Burnham Park, Chicago IL, July 2025
Solo Exhibition “PETAL, LEAF, & BEAUTY”, Gallery Seven, Lockport IL, May 2025
Solo Exhibition “NATURE & BEAUTY”, Birch Road Cellar Club, Chicago IL, April 2023
ARTISTS-THREE OR SIX EXHIBITION
Six-Artists Show, “INSTANT CLASSICS”, Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Art, Chicago IL, September 2025
Three-Artists Show, “NATURE IN ABSTRACTION”, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL, January 2025
ART COMPETITION
“BAC’S 14TH ANNUAL JURIED ART COMPETITION”, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago IL, May 2026
ART FAIR
"THE OTHER ART FAIR CHICAGO 2025", Presented by SAATCHI ART, Ravenswood, Chicago IL, November 2025
COLLABORATION IN ARTS
"THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE", Downers Grove Choral Society, Downers Grove IL, February 2026
"CITY OF HOPE", Collaboration with Health Care Center, Magnificent Building, Chicago IL, June 2024
JUROR SELECTED EXHIBITION
"FESTIVAL AND ARTISTS", Stan Mansion, Chicago IL, May 2026
“GOLD MEDAL SHOW”, Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Art, Chicago IL, March 2026
"THE LANDSCAPE IS CHANGING", Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago IL, July 2025
"HONORING HOKUSAI", Elmhurst Arts Museum, Elmhurst IL, June 2025
“SANCTUARY", Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest IL, January 2025
"CHICAGO ALLIANCE VISUAL ARTISTS SHOW 2025", Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago IL, January 2025
“TEN BY TEN”, Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago IL, November 2024
"CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW", ALMA Gallery, Chicago IL, September 2024
"KALEIDOSCAPE', Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest IL, August 2024
"COMMUNITY ARTS", Moraine Valley College Art, Palos Hills IL, June 2024
'DESTINATION UNKNOWN', Frankfort Arts Association, Frankfort IL, April 2024
“Winter Exhibition 2024", Zhou B Art Center, Chicago IL, January 2024
'WINTER ART EXPO EVANSTON', Evanston Art Center, Evanston IL, November 2023
'TIS HOLIDAY ART', Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest IL, November 2023
“POP!”, Bridgeport Art Center,Chicago IL, November 2023
“TEN BY TEN", Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago IL, November 2023
“DADA UNLEASHED", Triton Community College, River Grove IL, October 2023
"HOMOGENOUS HUES", Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago IL, September 2023
"ANTHOLOGY COLLECTION", Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest IL, August 2023
"FIRST IMPRESSIONS", Bloomingdales Park District Museum, Bloomingdales IL, August 2023
"JURIED ART 2023", Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, June 2023
"THE POWER OF LIGHT", Frankfort Arts Association, Frankfort IL, March 2023
"ANGELS AND DEMONS", Stola Contemporary Art, Chicago IL, February 2023
”INSPIRED STORIES", Dwell Art Studio, Chicago IL, February 2023
"WINTER SHINE", Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst IL, December 2022
"THE SEASON FOR ART", Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest IL, November 2022
"FALL INTO COLOR", Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst IL, October 2022
"TA-DA!", Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest IL, August 2022
"SUMMER COMMUNITY SHOW", Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills IL, June 2022
"ART INSPIRED BY ARTISTS", Fulton Street Collective, Chicago IL, February 2022
MEMBER GROUP EXHIBITION
"CSA SPRING SHOW", Gallery Seven, Lockport IL, May 2026
"SPRING FOR ART", Palette & Chisel Academy Fine Art, Chicago IL, April 2026
"EAG SPRING SHOW", Elmhurst Artists Guild, Elmhurst IL, March 2026
"CAVA ANNUAL MEMBERS' SHOW", Mana Contemporary, Chicago IL, February 2026
"WE ARE OUR VOLUNTEERS", Elmhurst Artists Guild, Elmhurst IL, January 2026
“SPRING SHOW”, The Palette & Chisel Academy Fine Art, Chicago IL, April 2025
“FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE”, Tall Grass Artists Association Gallery, Park Forest IL, April 2025
“SPRING MEMBER SHOW”, Elmhurst Artists Guild, Elmhurst IL, March 2025
“THE LANDSCAPE RE-IMAGINED", Triton College Fine Art Gallery, River Grove IL, February 2025
“SPRING MEMBER EXHIBIT", Gallery Seven, Lockport IL, February 2025
“JOYFUL NOTIONS", Elmhurst Artists Guild,Elmhurst IL, January 2025
“WINTER MEMBER SHOW", Chicago Artist Guild, Elmhurst IL, December 2024
“HOLIDAY ORIGINAL ART SHOW", The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Art, Chicago IL, November 2024
“SURFACES BAC ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION", Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago IL, November 2024
“WINTER WONDERLAND", Frankfort Arts Association, Frankfort IL, November 2024
“An ECLECTIC EXPRESSION II", Triton College Art Gallery, River Grove IL, October 2024
“15th ANNIVERSARY SHOW", Water Street Studio, Batavia IL, September 2024
“ALL MIXED UP", Frankfort Arts Association, Frankfort IL, August 2024
“FALL ART SHOW", Bloomingdales Park District Museum, Bloomingdales IL, August 2024
“ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW 2024", NorthShore Art League, Winnetka IL, August 2024
“KALEIDOSCOPE", Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest IL, August 2024
“SUMMER ART SHOW", Chicago Art Museum, Elmhurst IL, July 2024
“SUMMER MEMORIES", Water Street Studio, Batavia IL, June 2024
“TEMPO", Frankfort Arts Association, Frankfort IL, June 2024
“SUMMER ART EXHIBITION", Gallery Seven, Lockport IL, May 2024
“SPRING MEMBER SHOW", Elmhurst Arts Museum, Elmhurst IL, April 2024
“VIVA MAGENTA", Frankfort Arts Studio C, Frankfort IL, January 2024
“WINTER SHOW", Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst IL, December 2023
“WINTER ART SHOW”, Lewis University Wadsworth Gallery, Romeoville IL, November 2023
“BELIEVE”, Exhibited, Frankfort Art Studio C, Frankfort IL, November 2023
“BLUE SHOW”, Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst IL, October 2023
“FALL ART SHOW”, Triton Community College, River Grove IL, September 2023
“FALL MEMBER SHOW", Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst IL, September 2023
“INSPIRED BY DREAMS", Frankfort Art Studio C, Frankfort IL, September 2023
“2023 MEMBER'S SHOW”, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago IL, September 2023
“MONOCHROME", Frankfort Art Studio C, Frankfort IL, July 2023
“DIRECT OBSERVATION”, Frankfort Art Studio C, Frankfort IL, May 2023
“WILDFLOWERS", La Grange Art League, La Grange IL, March 2023
“SPRING MEMBER SHOW”, Gallery Seven, Lockport IL, March 2023
“SHOW US YOUR COLORS", Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, February 2023
“COME SAIL AWAY", La Grange Arts League, La Grange IL, January 2023
“MARKED", Frankfort Arts Association, Frankfort IL, January 2023
“WINTER SPARKLE", Frankfort Arts Association, Frankfort IL, November 2022
“WINTER SHOW", La Grange Art League, La Grange IL, November 2022
“ART IN LIBRARY", La Grange Public Library, La Grange IL, October 2022
“A 135 YEAR LEGACY CONTINUES,” Bloomingdales Park museum, Bloomingdales IL, October 2022
“FRANKFORT FOUND", Frankfort Art Studio C, Frankfort IL, September 2022