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I Paint Joy
Hi there, friend. I’m Katie Podracky, an American Impressionist painter from North Carolina. I paint joy in vibrant color—and I love showing others how to do the same.
My lively, light-filled oil paintings celebrate the beauty of nature and the memories that make life sweet—often inspired by awe-filled moments on family adventures. Collectors have described my work as “full of uninhibited joy,” a reflection of my belief that art can lift the spirit and elevate the everyday.
My paintings are collected across the United States and can be found in the permanent collections of four universities and multiple corporations. Throughout the year, I release new collections of originals and prints, each created to spark joy and connection.
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Bring beauty into your home with my museum-quality giclée prints, available on both fine art paper and gallery-wrapped canvas. Each piece is crafted with rich, lasting color to capture every brushstroke.
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Read Katie’s story and watch the video from Our State Magazine
Our State featured Katie in The Art of Exploration by Susan Stafford Kelly. This story showcased The Carolina Collection, a group of paintings from each N.C. State Park inspired by Katie’s family adventures from 2020.