About

Kathie Scrimgeour has embraced a bold new direction in her life by transitioning to art full-time. Her work is featured at the SAAG Gallery in Tucson, as well as in the shop at the Tucson Museum of Art.

Specializing in Gel Monoprinting, Kathie creates one-of-a-kind prints using a soft, flexible gel plate. This versatile printmaking technique allows her to experiment with texture, color, and composition, resulting in unique pieces that cannot be replicated. Unlike traditional printmaking, which produces multiple copies from a single plate, monoprinting yields only one original work, making each piece a distinct creation.

“My art is a celebration of texture, color, and spontaneity, inspired by both the natural world and the intricacies of human experience. With a lifetime in art and more than two years in gel plate printing, my work is rooted in hands-on, exploratory processes that encourage creativity to flow freely. I enjoy combining layered patterns, vibrant colors, and organic forms that invite viewers to engage with each piece on a tactile and emotional level.
Through my work, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and discovery, offering a visual and emotional experience that encourages people to pause, reflect, and perhaps even see the world through a different lens.

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As a writer Kathie can be found under the pseudonym KJ Scrim. She recently retired as Secretary on the Board of Directors with Pikes Peak Writers, and previously served as the Managing Editor of Writing from the Peak (PPW’s blog) and the Project Manager of PPW’s first three anthologies, Fresh Starts, Dream, and Journeys into Possibility. Her inspiration for blogging, flash fiction, short stories, and the long haul of novel writing comes from her many life experiences. You can follow her on her website, KJScrim.com and on Facebook. When she’s not writing you can find her somewhere in Arizona biking, hiking, or rock climbing.

“I have been writing something ever since I can remember. In my school years, I composed what I believed to be magnificent poems (at least in the eyes of my 15-year-old self). Later on, I crafted travel narratives for Things Asian and shared my unconventional cooking advice in the local newspaper, The Mountain Connection. Moreover, I immersed myself in the world of photography for a remarkable 15-year stretch.”