KATO WAKE is a creative thinker, visual artist and designer, and a talented, efficient, problem solver. Canadian by birth, she moved to Portugal in 2021.
CONTACT Kato by emailing her HERE.
AS A PAINTER, Kato is an award winning artist, and has participated in group and solo shows in Canada and Portugal. She works in a wide spectrum of styles – from realistic to abstraction – in oil, acrylic, cold wax and mixed media.
See selected paintings HERE. Read her ARTIST CV here.
AS AN ART INSTRUCTOR, Kato has helped hundreds of adults find their unique creative voice. She taught graphic design at the Academy of Art & Design and held painting classes and workshops in Canada, Portugal, Italy, and Ireland. In 2021 Kato launched an online painting course Get Creative with Kato! which is based on play, personal expression and understanding art fundamentals. Learn about Kato as a painting teacher HERE.
AS A DESIGNER, Kato has a 30 year history of self employment, and has designed numerous books, ads, logos, websites, annual reports, vehicle graphics, interiors and everything in between! She has helped corporations, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs brand themselves with an impressive spectrum of marketing collateral. Kato is passionate about finding creative solutions to help her clients. See her selected portfolio here.
AS A TOUR & RETREAT CREATOR, Kato has worked with Billy Munnelly designing and leading tours to Italy, Portugal, France and Ireland. Through their company Billy's Best Bottles (www.billysbestbottles.com) they have created and delivered successful tours for over 15 years. Kato is into fun, detailed planning, art and culture, and superb food and wine experiences. Kato has organized and led painting holidays in Italy, Portugal and France.
Everything was beautifully organised from beginning to end, evidence of much thought, research and preparation. The days were well structured and each one different but always filled with fun and good times.The venues were beautiful and the meals superb. The wine tastings were many and varied but all a learning experience!