Volusia County Courthouse - Kathleen Giddens

Port Mayaca, 2001
Oil

Kathleen Giddens
Lake City, Fla.
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Kathleen Giddens was born in St. Petersburg, Fla., and earned a bachelor of fine arts degree and master’s degree in art education from the University of Florida

Giddens has been painting since she was 14 and taught art for 10 years before her hearing and speech problems became too severe. She has won five first-place awards in art competitions and has had numerous exhibitions and one-person shows, including Art at the Capital Governor’s Gallery in Tallahassee.

“Art is what I do best. Art is what I want to do. It has been my primary pursuit since I was 5. You have to believe in yourself to keep yourself on track in life.” - Kathleen Giddens