Pasadena artist and entrepreneur, Katie Detrich, has created a professional life in the arts field by embracing her talents while keeping an open mind to new possibilities.

  She believes art should be entertaining. With that motto in mind, she began hosting children’s theme parties that include fascinating balloon sculptures and imaginative face painting. Her love for children joined with her enthusiasm for storytelling and drawing inspired her to become a children's book author and illustrator.

   Teaching creative arts to children and adults has become her mission because of her belief that we are all born artists.

     In her free time, Katie enjoys writing songs and playing guitar. To Katie, music in general has inspired her to create the majority of her art, including writing poetry. As an Optical Artist, she chooses to paint on canvas using bright colors that capture the eye, and contain symbolism.

Wall murals she has created can be found in local businesses in the area, as she enjoys being a part of the fast paced business environment while also spending solitary time in family homes creating custom designed murals for customers.

Photography was something that Katie stumbled upon while enjoying the beautiful waterways Pasadena has to offer, which presented her with the opportunity to have her photographs featured in local newspapers. Katie is also a comic artist at the Pasadena Voice where she is creates the "Crabby Comics".

Katie absolutely loves what she does. She has a unique way of working with people by making them feel at ease, and helping them to get into a creative mood, making painting with Katie a "Super Rad" experience!