ARTIST STATEMENT

Katrin Jacob is a largely self-taught artist who works primarily with acrylics and mixed media. In her seascapes, based on her own photography unless otherwise credited, she is most interested in attempting to capture the essence of the scene, may it be sunshine, wind, or cold. She is inspired by the beauty of Nova Scotia's beaches and trails and the changeability of the sky on any given day. 

BIOGRAPHY

Katrin Jacob was born and raised in East Germany. She first became interested in textured painting after taking a class in Abstract Acrylics in Boca Raton, FL.  After moving to Nova Scotia in 2002, she became enchanted by the natural beauty of the Maritime provinces, their seascapes, and lighthouses. A language teacher by profession, Katrin spends much of her free time painting her favorite Maritime scenes and her cats