"I embrace a life of diverse, meaningful pursuits and fulfilling experiences."
about the artist.
Katie Brinkley is a visual artist and muralist whose work explores the connections between people, places, and the world around them. Born and raised in Clifton, Texas, a small community with big art influence, she has been drawn to creative outlets all her life. Since 2014, she has painted site-specific murals for private homeowners, businesses, governments, nonprofits, and community organizations. Working primarily with latex and acrylic with brushes for murals, with a focus on figurative subject matter, she also creates graphic, bold original works in acrylic and mixed media.
Before committing fully to her art practice in 2021, Katie spent 12 years as an orthotic and prosthetic clinician. That work, which is about restoring connection and helping people move through the world, continues to shape how she sees her art. She remains the Executive Director of Prosthetic Promises In His Name, an international nonprofit that provides prosthetic services in Zambia.
Katie lives in Southern Maryland.
Artist Statement
Without formal arts training, I've developed my signature style—murals and graphic aesthetic artworks—through continuous experimentation and a willingness to pursue what challenges me. That spirit drives everything I make, from large-scale murals to smaller graphic works.
Connection is at the heart of my practice. When I work on a mural, I'm listening to the architecture where the mural is being painted, the history of a place, the community around it, and the person who commissioned it. That listening shapes everything. My smaller works have the same intention, using graphic, bold aesthetics to explore the threads that link us to each other, to the natural world, and to ourselves. I want people to recognize something in the work or discover something they didn't expect.
Being self-taught has meant that my practice grows the same way I do. I don't think that ever stops. My style has evolved through trying new mediums and subjects while returning to recurring themes that anchor my work. What keeps me going is the belief that I should seek continual growth—both as an artist and a person.
media & recognition.
The BayNet - August 12, 2026
The BayNet - July 28, 2026
The BayNet - March 10, 2026
The BayNet - November 21, 2024
Best of Cooke County Local Artist 2023 – Gainesville Daily Register
Best of Cooke County Local Artist 2022 – Gainesville Daily Register
Gainesville Living Magazine cover story – Winter 2022
The Weekly News of Cooke County – January 5, 2022
The Weekly News of Cooke County – May 19, 2021
Gainesville Living Magazine cover story – Summer 2020
Valley View Wine Walk Magazine cover story – September 2019
exhibitions & shows.
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Art All Night (Lite) on Upper Georgia Ave | Live mural painting at Missouri Avenue Market, Washington DC | September 11-12, 2026
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Winging It: Bird Art | Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center | Solomons, MD | Juried | June - August, 2026
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"Artists In Action" Artist Residency| Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center | Solomons, MD | Juried | May 18-25, 2026
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"Savor" Exhibit | The Art League Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center | Alexandria, VA | Juried | April 2026
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North End Invitational | North End Gallery | Leonardtown, MD | February 2026
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"The Siren's Mirror" | Artworks @ 7th Gallery | North Beach, MD | September 2025
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North End Invitational | North End Gallery | Leonardtown, MD | February 2025
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ACLT “Art for All Seasons” | Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center | Solomons, MD | October 2024
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“Pop: Art with Mass Appeal” | Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center | Solomons, MD | Juried | May-Sep 2024
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Founder/Owner of Vantage Point Art Gallery | Gainesville, TX | June 2021-December 2023
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“Crème de la Crème” | Visual Arts Guild | Frisco, TX | Juried | October 2019
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“True to the Colors” | Gainesville Area Visual Arts | Gainesville, TX | September 2018 | Special Recognition - “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness”