About the Artist

Kitt Moran, an accomplished American painter and celebrated singer, hails from Jersey City, New Jersey. Her early years were graced with an idyllic childhood in Carteret, New Jersey, following a family move when she was just three. The nurturing environment provided by her doting parents, who valued the aspirations of all their five children, created a fertile ground for Kitt’s artistic passions to flourish. 

Artistic expression has always been a vital part of Kitt's life, likened to a necessity akin to breathing or the morning ritual of coffee. Her artistic journey was unconventional; despite a deeply rooted passion for the visual arts, Kitt's creative energies were initially channeled into her successful singing career. The convergence of these dual passions did not occur until 2007, when a spontaneous revelation in the midst of holiday preparations led Kitt to request art lessons from her husband. This serendipitous moment marked the inception of her journey into the world of painting.

Kitt's artistic career quickly gained momentum. Within a year of picking up a brush, she was not only participating in juried art shows but also collecting accolades and praise. Judges consistently highlighted the emotional depth and confident execution of her works—qualities that mirrored the reviews she received for her vibrant, fearless, and convincing singing performances. Her first encounter with Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” at the Musée d'Orsay was a poignant awakening, reinforcing her profound connection to the visual arts and solidifying her resolve to pursue painting with the same intensity as her music.

Her technique, characterized by bold brushstrokes and adept use of the palette knife, breathes life and emotion into her subjects. Portraiture, in particular, captivates Kitt, inviting her to explore the essence of her subjects while simultaneously delving into her own psyche. Each portrait is more than a mere representation; it is an intimate dialogue between the artist and her muse, brimming with vigor and spirit.

Kitt draws inspiration from a wide array of influences. Early on, she was enamored with the works of Van Gogh, Turner, and Toulouse-Lautrec, and later found inspiration in contemporary artists like Dan McCaw, Scott Burdick, and Richard Schmid. Her artistic education continues to be enriched through study and collaboration with generous mentors and teachers.

Her paintings have found a home in prominent galleries such as The Collectors Art Gallery in Venice, Florida, The Sea Grape Gallery in Punta Gorda, Florida, and The Visual Art Center in Punta Gorda. She has been awarded Best of Show in the NOAPS Associate Members show, 2nd Place in the November Bold Brush Contest and has garnered numerous other accolades, including First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, and Merit Awards.

She has also been joyed into numerous national and international shows.

Music and art are inseparable in Kitt's life, each discipline informing and enhancing the other. She perceives songs as visual landscapes, where harmony, rhythm, color, and contrast intermingle in a symphonic embrace. Her approach to both art forms is infused with intensity, passion, and humor. Kitt's creativity is a daily practice, a testament to her unwavering dedication to both painting and singing.

Beyond her personal artistic pursuits, teaching has become a vital facet of Kitt's life. She finds immense joy in helping others discover and manifest their inner creative energies. For Kitt, art and music hold transformative power, shaping perceptions and fostering empathy. Her legacy is one of tireless exploration and sharing, promising to continue singing, painting, and inspiring for as long as she can.

In a world often dominated by haste and superficiality, Kitt Moran’s work stands as a beacon of depth, emotion, and authentic self-expression. Through her vibrant canvases and soul-stirring melodies, she invites us all to see, feel, and experience the profound beauty of human connection and artistic creation.

Awards

Dancing Queen.                       People's Choice Award. PG VAC

Yellow Kimono.                         Merit Award PG VAC

Girl On A Swing                    1st Place Venice Art Center

Gold Kimono                         Merit and Peoples Choice Awards

Boy                                          Merit Award  Visual Art Center 2023

Boy                                          Best of Show NOAPS  Associate Member Show 2022

Tools of the Trade                    2nd Place NP Art Center 2022

Cal                                               1st PLace  NEAR & FAR SHOW Venice Art Center 2022

Boy                                              2nd Place NOW & THEN Show 2022

Lido Beach                                 Merit Award WATER WATER EVERYWHERE SHOW Visual Art Center P.G. 2021

Chardonnay Sway                    1st Place Visual Art Center Punta Gorda 2021

Gwen                                           1st Place Visual Art Center Punta Gorsda 2021

FÜR Elise                                   Merit Award Venice Art Show 2021

Winter                                         Merit Award Venice Art Center Big & Small Show 2021

Boy with Balloon                       Bowles Portrait Award 2021

Eileen                                          Merit Award TINY SHOW Venice Art Center 2020

Year Of the Girl                         Juried into the Biennial National Art Exhibition 2020

Ned Merit                                   Award Venice Art Center 2019

SPLASH, Juried into the         11TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION" 2018

YEAR OF THE GIRL                1ST PLACE AND PEOPLES' CHOICE AWARD 2018 VAC PUNTA GORDA

APPLE PICKIN',                        2018 BOWLES PORTRAIT AWARD VAC PUNTA GORDA

TEA FOR TWO,                         2ND PLACE 2018 NPAC

7th AVENUE SOUTH,             1ST PLACE 2017 VISUAL ART CENTER, PUNTA GORDA

ARCADIA,                                   2ND PLACE   2017 NORTH PORT AREA ART GUILD

DO I HEAR A WALTZ?,           1ST PLACE 2017 NPAC

SPLASH,                                     1ST PLACE 2017 VENICE ART CENTER

ELIZABETH,                             2ND PLACE 2017 NPAC

KAREN,                                      1ST PLACE 2017 NPAC

CALLING ABIGAIL,                HONORABLE MENTION 2016 NPAC

JULIANA,                                  1ST PLACE 2016 NPAC

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY   HONORABLE MENTION 2015 NPAC

ON MY WAY,                            MERIT AWARD 2015 VENICE ART CENTER

BIRD IS THE WORD,             1ST PLACE 2015 NPAC

SHARKEY'S,                             HONORABLE MENTION 2015, NPAC

POETRY IN MOTION,           1ST PLACE, 2015 NPAC

SUNSET SERENADE,         MERIT AWARD 2014 VENICE ART CENTER

LOST IN THE SOUND           2ND PLACE, 2013 VENICE ART CENTER

BURNS COURT                       1ST PLACE: JUDGE MARK PRUESS, FEB. 2013, NORTH PORT ART CENTER

HONOR                                      2ND PLACE 2012, NORTH PORT ART CENTER

PEDRO'S GOING HOME       HON. MENTION 2012, NORTH PORT ART CENTER
CARMEN                                   1ST PLACE 2012, NORTH PORT ART CENTER
PARADISE BREEZE               3RD PLACE 2012, NORTH PORT ART CENTER
QUIET BODY                            HON. MENTION 2012, NORTH PORT ART CENTER
FLETCHER &  SCOUT            2ND PLACE 2012 NORTH PORT ART CENTER
THE ART COUNCIL OF SWF WINNER'S CIRCLE SHOW 2011, VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA
TESTING THE WATER         HON. MENTION 2010, NORTH PORT ART CENTER
LEND ME A FLOWER            BEST OF SHOW ..  JURIED SHOW PALETTE PERSPECTIVES MAY 2009, NORTH PORT ART CENTER
FOR MORNING LIGHT         BEST OF SHOW  NORTH PORT ART SHOW JULY 2009

MORNING LIGHT                   3RD PL. JURIED SHOW "FESTIVAL OF ARTS" AT VISUAL ART CENTER, PUNTA GORDA IN FEB. 
RED FLOWER                          2ND PLACE FOR  IN THE "MINI SHOW" FEB 2009, NORTH PORT ART CENTER
SNOWBIRDS                            THIRD PLACE FOR  2008 NPAC
BAD HAIR DAY                       HONORABLE MENTION FOR 2008 NPAC