Twinkle Z -age 72 - Kathleen Cosgrove

I was asked the question, “What are you doing now and how has this helps others and/or brings
you joy.” I can say I am blessed to have received great joy from pursuing my current artistic
passion, while also helping our “Artist Collective” pursue theirs.

I feel fortunate to be in my 70’s to be able to do physically and mentally what I want and
have a family and friends who seek the same adventures as long as we possibly can. I have a
wonderful spouse who is vested in my artistic pursuits and is our family’s anchor in all we do. We
love being involved with our 2 children and their families as well as enjoy travel and skiing in the
Winter. My husband, Rich fills part of his time with our granddaughter and I get to go to my studio
and paint every day.

Following an extremely gratifying (Joy!) 24-year Nordstrom career, ultimately as VP Creative
Director, I was able to refocus and return to my passion for fine art painting and drawing. I had
the good luck to find a space that was large enough for both a painting studio and a gallery
space. That building also housed an inspiring community of like-minded creative artists.
My studio and gallery allow me to show my work, but also to show others work, including providing
a supportive environment to a group of Nordstrom emerging artist friends, who are pursuing
their creative interests, painting, throwing pottery, making jewelry, and creating textiles, some
for the first time.
In collaboration with a neighboring artist, we established a gallery concept where we invite ten
artists to participate in our “ARTIST COLLECTIVE SHOW.” Now we produce group shows with our
Artist Collective, 2-3 times a year.

It has been wonderful for us to show our work together, in a professional, but festive atmosphere.
We have had terrific turn outs, and it has allowed me to connect with so many people, sell some
work. It is a great source of joy to be able to pursue my artistic passion and support our emerging
“Artist Collective.”