Born in Reno, Nevada, Kat Leonard is an emerging artist specializing in painting and drawing. Kat tends towards fantasy and whimsical themes and the use of vivid colors in her paintings.
As a child, Kat moved a lot and gained unique experiences in each new place! She was able to travel to Italy to study the art and architecture of the Classical Renaissance, where she took an interest in art history.
Kat attended Longwood University as a Fine Arts major and was able to experiment with printmaking, photography and sculpture, specifically utilizing recycled materials. She graduated from Longwood University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Kat is currently teaching middle school art at Prince Edward Middle School in Farmville, VA, where she continues to focus on an anime and cartoon style in both painting and drawing. She enjoys teaching and creating artworks alongside her students.