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Jerry
December 31, 2024
Helen D.
December 26, 2024
I had the pleasure of chatting with Jerry today at the bank. His love for Kathryn was very clear and he expressed it so eloquently. Kathryn's art is lovely, reminiscent of ocean near my childhood haunts. It is wonderful that you keep her love alive in your heart and also by letting others know of her work. Thank you for sharing those memories.
Jww
October 5, 2024
I love you so much, dear. You are my everything. I´m still calling my way through.
Michelle Dees
September 20, 2024
In the early 80´s my brother and father were rowing out in a dingy to our boat. This is them in the painting. My mom noticed her painting this picture. She asked if she could get a copy once she finished the painting. They were so happy to get a copy. My father and brother both passed away in 2021. The Plymouth Harbor picture now hangs in our living room. It gives me great joy gazing upon it and thinking of them. Together , not only in this painting but in heaven. Thank you.
Jenn
February 20, 2024
I had the pleasure of meeting Jerry today at the grocery store His love for Kathryn was abundantly clear. Kathryn's artwork is lovely, it reminds me of home. You are very sweet to keep her memory alive and to share her legacy with those that you meet. Keep Smiling!
husband jerry
January 20, 2024
my love it as been four years today is your birthday today january20,2024 miss you so much an love you i know you are with god. I try live the way you would be proud. have been working an trying to help people that need help miss you so much sometimes i thank you be home after work but i know it is a dream love jerry
David Luster
November 7, 2023
I did not know Kathryn, but I have met and have had some very interesting conversations with Jerry a number of times at the Vine Hill Cemetery in Plymouth where we both visit our beloved.
You can readily tell immediately that Jerry seems like such a warm and caring person. He speaks so glowingly of his love and devotion to Kathryn's life and memory, traits that l, too share for my Soulmate, that it seems only fitting that I write this brief attestation.
Jerry, I look forward to again sharing our gift of gab soon!
Kind regards,
David Luster
Plymouth
jerry whitaker
May 27, 2021
today is may 27, 2021 54 years ago today we married in Torrance, calif. Kathryn the easiest thing ever did was fall in love with you . the first hour I new . I will never stop loving you I think about you ever day and night . I miss you more Anything in life. there was so many things I wish would've said and ask you but to late I know you loved an you wanted me not be alone but I will always be alone no matter where I am my love
Cynthia Starosta
June 29, 2020
would any family member like her art...please contact me
My cell is 4043583820
Cynthia Starosta
June 29, 2020
would any family member like her art...
jerry
October 5, 2019
five years my love miss you I feel like I'm on a long trip that will not end but still trying to get back to you this how get through it each day and stay very busy
Town Wharf- Plymouth Harbor is on display in the Plymouth Town Hall Ply, Ma. Painted by Kathryn Whitaker in1985
Jerry Whitaker
April 30, 2019
this is the A.H.Town Plymouth , Ma.
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Town Warf - Plymouth Harbor by Kathryn
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Plimouth Plantation by Kathryn
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Americas Home town By Kathryn
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April 29, 2019
News her arts
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April 29, 2019
jerry
January 23, 2019
Five years miss voice so much still trying to strong just so hard not knowing what is right love you so much my life is so hard somedays wish we never left carver to move to Maine but we did love it their I miss Jamie Shannon all the time to so far away and their are so busy with their lives just like did but that is what we taught them to do your grandsons doing good starting there lives LOVE all SO MUCH Your husband
Jamie
January 20, 2019
Happy birthday mom miss you so very much!!!! I know you ate keeping an eye on us all, your great grandson Wyatt is here with us I known you would just love the little scoops bum.and wow what a snow storm we have been having today. I love you and miss you always in my heart wish I could tell u in person happy birthday for now though till we meet again I love you!!!!
Oil owned by Doug Torrance of Plymouth, Ma.
December 13, 2018
Wisard's Last Rule by Kathryn
jerry Whitaker
November 23, 2018
Beautiful Don by Kathryn
jerry Whitaker
November 23, 2018
October 2, 2018
My loving Kathryn this the 4th year with out you. Your last book Beautiful Don was just finished being published by Page publishing in NY.I hope I did it wright you worked so hard just had to do it. All that seen it love it. Been a long two years doing them. There on Amazon and Barns and Noble. My next is your movie of Wizards Last Rule. P.S. I put Ryley's book at the back of Don. Will put a picture of Beautiful Don tomorrow my love. always your loving husband
jery
January 20, 2018
Your Birthday my love miss you so much some days I just want to leave this earth Ryley is finishing the Coast Guard trading this Friday I know you will be there with me You were always so proud of him and the rest of your grandson your new grant grandson you have loved him so much too his name is Wyatt
jerry Whitaker
December 16, 2017
She Loved Carver and Plymouth and all of new England
jerry whitaker
December 16, 2017
America's Home Town Plymouth, MA. U.S.A. By Kathryn May Howard Whitaker
one of the craft shows her Elves and fairies all Hand made by her 1980s and 90s
December 4, 2017
Christmas cookies made for Ederville Railroad in Carver, Mass.
December 4, 2017
She love to bake. I brought the Christmas cookies she made for her art class to have. Skip Perry one of her art student said we should take them down to Ederville Railroad in Carver, Mass. They loved them. She hand painted them the first year .She also designed the cookie cutters. We both made the cutters. If you went there in the 1980s or 90s It was fun we did so Mimi
One of Kathryn's clothes designs
Jerry
December 3, 2017
She was always learning more about working in all the art mediums as can see on this little bit of her art history was a self taught
Low Tide By Kathryn may whitaker
December 3, 2017
N.E.Lighthouse R I
November 26, 2017
Jerry W
Prospect Harbor Point in oil By Kathryn May Whitaker
November 26, 2017
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Owls in their nest in oil by Kathryn M.H.Whitaker
November 24, 2017
Always in my heart and thank about you everday
Nicole H
October 24, 2017
I was just married in Plymouth on Oct 14, and I would like to thank Jerry for sharing Kathryn's artwork with us. He was kind enough to stop my godmother when heading into the church to give us the Quincy Market print, as the horse-drawn carriage we were in was similar to the painting. I am from Philadelphia, and Quincy Market is the first place I came to visit my husband the very first time I came to visit him in Boston. We will cherish it forever! Thank you so much for your kindness and for sharing Kathryn's beautiful work with us.
October 5, 2017
Kathryn it has been three years just had your book Wizards Last Rule published I must finish the work we stared so long ago we did so much work it . I Know you did 90 percent of it. It took me 9 mouths and my brain was burning trying to get it wright
.Chuck
October 5, 2017
At Sea by Kathryn oil painted about 1990 owned by Chuck Sonders of Plymouth, MA. He loved her artwork she was always very detailed in in her art work know matter medium she did Chuck
October 5, 2017
this oil painting by Kathryn is owed by Chuck Sonders of Plymouth, Mass. He has had now for 27 years .He thought very highly of her art
Nancy Markley
September 26, 2017
Nancy Markley
September 26, 2017
found after she passes
Jerry W
July 4, 2017
Birthday card she made for my Birthday that year
Jerry W
July 4, 2017
I cryed I thank Her for this she love me
Jerry W
July 4, 2017
love this card you made me
July 4, 2017
Love you my love life was hard sometimes but with you it was so perfect for me I Pray it was the same for you. I know you loved me an want to not be alone but my heart is your Eternity, your loving
Guy Baima
May 12, 2016
Dear Mom, you are missed more than you could ever know. Martha and I want you to know how you have changed our lives. We finally found a home we love, and we couldn't have done it without you. We know your spirit was with us during our search because a framed print of your painting of Plymouth Harbor was hanging on the wall of one of the homes we looked at. It felt like we received your blessings from Heaven. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you! We love you and we know you'll be watching over us as we begin this exciting new chapter of our lives. With love always, Guy and Martha XOXO
James Baker
April 27, 2016
I Google my Foster mom from time-to-time and even invited Kathy and Jerry to my wedding 10 years back. I am crushed to learn of her passing. Kathy was always kind, sweet and gentle and knew just what to say to me at the right time. She treated me just as she treated Jamie and Shannon. I am so sorry for your loss, she was and always will be in my heart.
May peace be with you Malguy
March 24, 2016
May peace be with you
RODNEY BAKER
October 31, 2015
Kat is greatly missed by the folks that got to see her creative efforts in storytelling and computer animation. We always looked forward to her updates and tales of how she involved her family in providing voices and inspiration for characters in the adventures she told via 'Just a Wooden Sword'.
Robert Holmén
October 31, 2015
I'm very sad to hear that "Kat" has passed on. "Kat" is how she signed her posts on the Animation:Master forum where we got to know her and see her work on an animated movie she was making, "Just a Wooden Sword", based on her own book and with voice tracks recorded by her children.
You can see the many test clips she posted on the forum at:
https://www.hash.com/forums/index.php?showforum=143
My condolences to her husband, family and friends who I am sure will miss her greatly.
Tawny Whitaker
October 1, 2015
WILLIAM MARX
September 20, 2015
I'm so to hear of this,I was your wife & you foster kid back in the late 80"s. My name is William Marx, you might not remember me because it has been along time ago. Give my love to the whole family. Johnny,Jamie & Shannon. Those are your daughter"s & your son. You can look me up on Facebook & request me as a friend. Name look for is William Marx from Desert Hot Springs, California.. Sincerely Yours William Marx.
August 24, 2015
Kathy will be MISSED by all who knew her , she had a HEART TO GIVE ,and SHARED ALL that she had with everyone who was in need of help !! To say that she was a LOVING and KIND person would be an understatement , No matter what this life threw at her , She always remained a LOVING ,CARING PERSON with the ABILITY TO REACH out to those that knew her, myself included, when I first met Kathy, She treated me like FAMILY and I will NEVER FORGET her CARING WAYS ,, MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP HER FOREVER IN HIS LOVING CARE !! DAVE and RAMONA NELSON ,, (Kathy may have left this earth ,BUT SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH EACH PERSON WHOSE LIFE THAT SHE TOUCHED !!! )
Angela Short
July 22, 2015
Kathryn, thank you for your beautiful works of art! I have one of your prints and it has, for many years been so special to me! You will be always remembered and missed!
Angela Short
July 22, 2015
I had the sincere pleasure of meeting Jerry last week during my visit back home to Massachusetts. I was so astounded to find out he was married to my very favorite artist and I was so so sad to hear of her passing way too soon. I have her print "America's Hometown" hanging in my hallway in Michigan (it used to hang in my home in Plymouth) and it has always reminded me of our precious years we spent there. I walk by it everyday now and smile. I still can't believe I met her husband, that led me to her website and and this page and I got to read more about her and her amazing talent and see how loved and respected she will always be. She will continue thru her beautiful works of art to touch peoples lives and make people smile!
newpapper photo from the Old colony memorial Plymouth, Ma.
July 6, 2015
Kathryn May (Howard) Whitaker, Portrait Artist
Kathryn Whitaker's portraits are a life-creating experience. Drawing from everyday situations like a child would draw from a wish book, she has created works of art that become a real part of the lives of those who experience them.
Kathryn chooses as the focal points of her works as the ordinary people, those who normally pass through life unnoticed by the masses. Using this Norman Rockwell technique, she has immortalized those who have touched her life and in doing she has touched the lives of many others.
Painting has been a central focus of Kathryn's life for 15 years. Her study of people through their actions, expressions, emotions and ideas, have been a life-long love of hers and has helped her build up a catalog of material from which to draw on her canvas creations.
Kathryn's art education includes formal art courses as well as studying with many artists in the area. Portraitist Craig Cartmell of Plymouth has shared his knowledge with her as has marine painter Marshall Joyce of Kingston and Patty Blanc of Norwell.
Drawing from what she has learned from others, along with what she has experienced through her work, Kathryn has grown into the role of teacher. She has opened an art gallery and supply shop in Carver and from there she teaches art to adults and children.
Kathryn's portraits were first offered through Mr. Z's Gallery in Cambridge and the Golden Gull Studio in Plymouth. Today her portraits, many of them commissioned, are seen throughout New England. She has also demonstrated a tremendous talent for painting landscapes, seascapes and animals.
This blossoming artist has begun to enter her portraits in art competitions, exhibitions, and shows, including a two-person show in Plymouth's Golden Gull Studio, a one-person show at Kingston Five Cents Savings Bank, and a one-person show at Middleboro Trust Company. Public enthusiasm led to several of her paintings becoming permanent hangings in that town. Others are displayed at the Marion Art Gallery and Vendo Nubes Gallery in Duxbury.
Kathryn Whitaker, portrait artist, continues to amaze with every new life she sets down on canvas or slate. With the world as her menagerie, the gallery of creations shall continue to grow and fascinate those fortunate enough to be drawn to them.
Kathryn my love
July 4, 2015
My love this the first 4th of July I've be alone in 48 years we always went to Maine since 1986 before that went to the fireworks in Redondo Beach Ca. I remember when they towed Charlie my 1956 ford it was so hot we learned not to park in beach alley's miss you so much my love
This tole painting on Wood by Kathryn
June 28, 2015
Kathryn also did many tole painting on wood,slate,metal,glass etc. she would paint on any surface
Day Dreaming at Beach By Kathryn Whitaker
June 28, 2015
This small oval oil painting was done by Kathryn in the late 1970's or early 1980's Called Day Dreaming at the Beach,of Keri M. Jerry Whitaker
Quincy Market on Market St. Boston; Ma.
June 27, 2015
I just put 10 more of Kathryn's art pieces on the site any Q you can e mail me jerry
The silver pitcher and glass
Jerry Whitaker
June 27, 2015
Seascape By Kathryn
Jerry Whitaker
June 27, 2015
Wild Horse's in Pastels By Kathryn
Jerry Whitaker
June 27, 2015
Fritzi she'll love her forever
Jerry Whitaker
June 27, 2015
Mona By Kathryn
Jerry Whitaker
June 27, 2015
A 5 foot by 5 foot Plate of Veggie in oil's
Jerry Whitaker
June 27, 2015
Kathryn's children Guy and Johnnie Eve Baima
Jerry Whitaker
June 27, 2015
The Back Yard By K.W.
Jerry Whitaker
June 27, 2015
The Cosat Guard Shjp painted By Kathryn in 1976
Jerry Whitaker
June 27, 2015
oil's By Kathryn's son Shannon and his father
Jerry Whitaker
June 27, 2015
Portrait of Hector form New Bedford,Ma By Kathryn
June 27, 2015
The Holbrook Sisters
June 19, 2015
commissioned portrait
June 19, 2015
The Kelly Sisters
June 19, 2015
commissioned portrait
June 19, 2015
Four Roses in oil
June 19, 2015
Boone Grace by Kathryn in oils
June 19, 2015
Jones river Boat Yard Kingston Ma.18"x24"by K W
June 18, 2015
I was happy ot be living in Maine with her my frist real love
June 18, 2015
Kathryn she was so happy living in Maine
June 18, 2015
painted by Kathryn Name unknown
June 17, 2015
This unknown clown painting was painted by Kathryn Whitaker in oils from Carver Ma.
Old Joe
June 12, 2015
I was told this gentleman's name was Joe so we call him Old Joe painted by Kathryn in oils some time in early 1980's
Wade Boggs
jerry
June 8, 2015
Wade Boggs
June 8, 2015
Wade Boggs
June 8, 2015
Kathryn did this sculpture of Wade Boggs for me in 1988 had it signed at a baseball card shop in Warwick R.I. they sent it out to be done in 1989
June 3, 2015
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