Kathryn Morris Trainor has been working as a teacher, graphic artist and painter for the past 40 years. She is a founding member and 2-term President of the Pastel Society of Eastern Canada.
Graduating from William Paterson University in New Jersey, she taught fine arts at White Plains High School in New York for two years before moving to Montreal, Quebec, where she entered the field of Graphic Arts working as a Designer, Illustrator and Art Director.
In 2003 she opened the Morris Trainor Gallery in Kennebunkport, Maine. After 9 successful years, she decided to retire from the gallery business to enjoy her family and become a full time artist based in Montreal.
In July, 2007, Kathryn was honored by having her painting “Friendly Flags” presented to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a gift from the then residing President George W. Bush in commemoration of the summit meeting held in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Her work has been published in the 'International Pastelist' and 'International Artist' magazines and hangs in many private homes, professional offices and corporate boardrooms throughout Canada and the U.S. She is also a member of the Pastel Painters of Maine and the Woman's Studio Group of Montreal.