Kathi Grau transforms the world through her lens, one bold stroke at a time. 

A storyteller at heart, this artist and actress has mastered the art of turning everyday photos of city scenes and iconic landmarks into captivating visual narratives. Her signature style features vivid color enhancements, intricate mosaic bordering, and delicate feathered edges that give each piece a distinctive, handcrafted quality. Drawing inspiration from Impressionism and Pop Art, her pieces are truly one-of-a-kind.

Most of her work celebrates her two home cities—Chicago and St. Petersburg, Florida—capturing their unique character and beauty. She also draws inspiration from her travels, collecting images that resonate with her artistic vision and adding them to her growing body of work. She can also take another person’s favorite photo and transform it into a unique piece of art.

With roots in Park Ridge, Illinois, Kathi brings both artistic vision and theatrical storytelling to her work. She holds a BA in Art from William Woods University and an MA in Theatre Directing from Roosevelt University—credentials that shine through in the dramatic composition and narrative depth of every piece she creates.