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Artsy Canvas Girl Designs

Kathy Glynn. Based in Palm Beach, FL, US.

  • 19 awards won
  • 215 comments made
  • 4808 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 2
  • editor pick 17

About Artsy Canvas Girl Designs

Kathy Glynn, the artist behind Artsy Canvas Girl Designs, is a Japanese-American artist/author. She sees her artwork as a personal expression rooted in her love for life and nature. She finds beauty in the ordinary, in the smallest of details and in the play of light and color. Kathy enjoys creating with soft pastels, pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic paints and, most recently, digital painting. Kathy shares her creative musings on social media as Artsy Canvas Girl.

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Vera Lim on Aug 27 2020
Vera Lim
  • Minted Jul 29, 2013

Hi Kathy, thanks for your likes on my submissions, appreciate the support:) Love your work, great colors!

Lisa Travis on Aug 26 2020
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Kathy, thank you for the like on my PB entry "Vintage Vespa". Your shell paintings are beautiful-are they watercolor? All the best - Lisa

Char-Lynn Griffiths on Aug 25 2020
Char-Lynn Griffiths
  • Minted Aug 17, 2016

Thank you for your support in the PB Kids challenge, I love your work :)

Amy Hall on Oct 23 2019
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Kathy! Thank you so much for the likes! I appreciate it. Best of luck. I love all your work and the fun colors you use.

Sher Schier on Oct 21 2019
Sher Schier
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Thanks, Kathy! I love the air and light of your work...Softness and Fresh are my favorites! Best, Sher

Melissa Agular on Aug 27 2019
Melissa Agular
  • Minted Mar 22, 2019

Hey Kathy, thanks so much for liking my submission “cool surf”. I appreciate it very much. Your submissions are so elegant, exquisitely balanced and refreshing! Good luck!

Eric Ransom on Aug 26 2019
Eric Ransom
  • Minted Jan 18, 2016

Hi Kathy, thanks for the recent likes. Your work is so exciting and vibrant. So many great entries - best of luck to you! - Eric

MAUD GOLDBERG on Aug 24 2019
MAUD GOLDBERG
  • Minted Aug 8, 2019

Thank you Kathy for liking my work. Good luck with the gorgeous “unapologetically bold” series of blues and heart full pinks. Maud

Amy Hall on Aug 24 2019
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Thank you for the likes on my PB entries! I appreciate it. Best of luck. Your work is fabulous.

MAUD GOLDBERG on Aug 15 2019
MAUD GOLDBERG
  • Minted Aug 8, 2019

Thank you for a lovely message. I had not seen the sea paintings you do. I like them too. You might like the work of a friend of mine (photography) she takes images of lots of stuff but relating to yours is her dork with sea water. Dreamy. Maud x

Nikita Jariwala on Aug 09 2019
Nikita Jariwala
  • Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you so much for liking my "moonlight skating". I appreciate the support. Best wishes!

Mary Kay Garttmeier on Jul 30 2019
Mary Kay Garttmeier
  • Minted Jan 15, 2019

Hi Kathy, Thank you for your like on my note book design "A Place For Everything". Love the feeling and colors of your artwork!

Merian on Apr 23 2019
Merian
  • Minted Nov 3, 2017

Hi Kathy, thanks for liking my holiday submission. Love your beautiful artwork!

Nam Bourassa on Apr 23 2019
Nam Bourassa
  • Minted Dec 9, 2008

Thank you for liking my designs! Love your artwork!

amanda lawrence on Apr 22 2019
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Thank you so much for all your likes- very best wishes - you have wonderful submissions - Axx

Jennifer Holbrook on Apr 21 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Kathy, thanks so much for your like on "Pineswept". Your art is beautiful. All the best to you.

EM on Apr 05 2019
EM
  • Minted Aug 23, 2018

Thank you for sharing a like on my ornamental square letterpress wedding invite design. All the best in the challenge!

Lisa Travis on Mar 24 2019
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Kathy, thank you for the like on my Valentine submission "Love and Flowers". Your paintings are beautiful! -Lisa

Jen Tips on Mar 22 2019
Jen Tips
  • Minted Nov 28, 2012

Kathy, Thanks for the like on my honeycomb valentine submission. I really appreciate it. Your painting are gorgeous!! love them!!

Jan Shepherd on Mar 21 2019
Jan Shepherd
  • Minted Jul 5, 2014

Hi Kathy thank you for supporting my flamingo valentine - Good luck in the contests! Your artwork is soooo beautiful.

Tanya Lee Design on Oct 07 2018
Tanya Lee Design
  • Minted Apr 2, 2018

Hi Kathy--thank you so much for your "like" on my Aspen Blush design! I truly appreciate it. I LOVE, LOVE your work! Best of luck! Thanks again!

Tracy Ann on Oct 06 2018
Tracy Ann
  • Minted Apr 12, 2015

thank you, Kathy!

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Oct 06 2018
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Kathy, on a side note, Yes i noticed your name as well. Its my maiden and they or longtime New Orleans natives but I am sure that trip from Ireland may have brought a few through Boston and they decided to stay!

Sara Shashani on Oct 06 2018
Sara Shashani
  • Minted Apr 9, 2014

Hi Kathy! I love your earthiness and softness of your work. The color blends are very beautiful. Keep up the great work; you're very talented! Also, thank you for providing some love to my print, "Stormy Clouds Over a Landscape." Much appreciated!

Amy Hall on Oct 05 2018
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi! Thank you so much for the like! I appreciate it. Best of luck in the challenge:-)

Sher Schier on Oct 05 2018
Sher Schier
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Thanks for the like Kathy! Your work is really beautiful...so delicate.

Amy Solaro on Oct 04 2018
Amy Solaro
  • Minted Jun 6, 2017

Hi Kathy, thank you so much for the likes! I love your work - it's beautiful. Good luck!

Rega on Oct 04 2018
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Kathy,Thank you so much for the like on Bobtail :) I love your beautiful color palettes on your painting! They're all fantastic! Good luck with your beautiful entries :)

Marsha Gray Carrington on Oct 04 2018
Marsha Gray Carrington
  • Minted May 1, 2015

Thanks for your "Like" Kathy!!

Jean Choe Art and Design on Oct 04 2018
Jean Choe Art and Design
  • Minted Jun 28, 2017

Hello Kathy, thanks very much for liking my Mommy is my world and Sunset into the darkness. I looove your abstract pieces. Beautiful. Wish you all the best.

Adriana Mannion on Oct 04 2018
Adriana Mannion
  • Minted Oct 15, 2017

Hi Kathy, thank you very much for the likes on my submissions “Say Cheese” and “Soft Touch.” Your artwork is amazing!

Be Kind Design on Oct 04 2018
Be Kind Design
  • Minted Mar 11, 2018

Thank you so much for the likes on my "Tiny Seeds" and "Sky Buddies". Your work is beautiful.

Michele Norris on Oct 04 2018
Michele Norris
  • Minted Mar 12, 2018

Hi Kathy,Thank you so much for the like on my "Red flowers in Grey Vase" submission! Your watercolors are lovely! Best wishes - Michele

Beverly Gurganus on Oct 04 2018
Beverly Gurganus
  • Minted Sep 29, 2018

Kathy, Thank you so much for the like on my submission. I’m in love with your color palette!

MIRIMO on Oct 04 2018
MIRIMO
  • Minted Aug 4, 2018

Hi Artsy, thank you so much for liking my THREE FLOWERS submission! Good luck for your entries too - they are so dreamy...!

Jenny Partrite on Oct 04 2018
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Hi Kathy- Thanks for the like on "Malibu Abstract" loving your submissions ox Jenny

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Oct 03 2018
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Hello Kathy, Thanks so much for the "likes" they are most appreciated. Best of luck in the challenge, your artwork is lovely. ;-)

Eric Ransom on Oct 03 2018
Eric Ransom
  • Minted Jan 18, 2016

Hi Kathy, glad for your like today - greatly appreciated. Your work is so eye catching and serene. All the best to you! - Eric

Jennifer Holbrook on Oct 03 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Kathy, thanks so much for your like on "Very Bear-y"! Your work is wonderful. All the best.

Stardust Design Studio on Oct 03 2018
Stardust Design Studio
  • Minted Mar 14, 2015

Thank you so much for all of your likes on my wall art entries, I really appreciate it! I'm loving how ethereal your painting are, good luck on your submissions. :)

amanda lawrence on Oct 03 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Kathy - thank you so much for your support and best wishes and good luck on your lovely entries - Amanda

Lucia Coppola on Oct 03 2018
Lucia Coppola
  • Minted Feb 8, 2016

Thank you Kathy for your like! Love the colours in your works, good luck on the challenge!

Lauren Breter on Oct 03 2018
Lauren Breter
  • Minted Sep 21, 2018

Thank you for the like!

Nikita Jariwala on Oct 03 2018
Nikita Jariwala
  • Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you so much for liking my submission. Best wishes and good luck!!

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Sep 25 2018
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Kathy, Thanks so much for the likes! Your work is amazing, I love your style. BEAUTIFUL! On a funny side note, my maiden name is Glynn! Anyhow, best of luck in the challenge. ;-)

aeryn donnelly design on Sep 07 2015
aeryn donnelly design
  • Minted Apr 4, 2014

Hi Kathy, thank you for the like on my work...I am new to Minted and very excited to meet so many inspirational artists...I love your paintings ;)

Erin Beutel on Aug 31 2015
Erin Beutel
  • Minted Nov 7, 2014

Thanks for the likes! Your paintings are lovely. Good luck!

Michelle Bradford on Aug 31 2015
Michelle Bradford
  • Minted Mar 1, 2015

Kathy, Thank you for the likes on my work. Your paintings are beautiful and I love your colors. My current favorite is Falling in Love:-) Best of luck to you on the challenge!

Amelia Gluba on Aug 30 2015
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Thank you so much for the likes on my work, so appreciated. Your work is so serene especially sunshine and rain, lovely.:) Best of luck.

Lisa Travis on Aug 30 2015
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Kathy, Thank you for the like on my entry "Clementines". Best of luck!

Paul Hodges on Aug 30 2015
Paul Hodges
  • Minted Apr 22, 2013

Thanks for your "like" on my work -- love your work!

Monica Janes Fine Art on Aug 30 2015
Monica Janes Fine Art
  • Minted Nov 16, 2012

Hi Kathy, thank you for your likes on my paintings. Much appreciated!! I was not familiar with your work, but glad to be on your page as I LOVE your paintings!! Good Luck in the upcoming challenges!!

Kamala Nahas on Aug 30 2015
Kamala Nahas
  • Minted Oct 30, 2011

Thanks for all the likes on my work. I love your use of color in your paintings. Good luck in the challenges.

AlisonJerry on Aug 30 2015
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hello Kathy, Thanks so much for liking my new work. Your work is lovely, All the best, Alison

Cherry Tree on Aug 30 2015
Cherry Tree
  • Minted Jul 30, 2015

Thanks for taking the time to like my work, Kathy! I really appreciate it. Good luck in the Domino challenge!

Debra Pruskowski on Aug 29 2015
Debra Pruskowski
  • Minted Dec 19, 2012

Hi Kathy, thank you for all of the likes on my work! It's much appreciated. Your color washes are beautiful.

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Aug 29 2015
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Thanks for the like! Best of luck to you, your work is fantastic!

Monica Cheng on Feb 07 2015
Monica Cheng
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

Thank you for your like! Glad it brought me to your work. I love your colors and paintings.

Jill Nobles on Feb 01 2015
Jill Nobles
  • Minted Feb 13, 2014

Thank you for liking my work!!! I LOVE the COLORS in your watercolors!!! AMAZING

Grace Kreinbrink on Sep 05 2014
Grace Kreinbrink
  • Minted Sep 22, 2013

Kathy, thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot. Your paintings are very beautiful.

Qing Ji on Sep 04 2014
Qing Ji
  • Minted Aug 9, 2014

Thank you for leaving message. Your painting are so beautiful! :)

Robin L. Andrews on Sep 04 2014
Robin L. Andrews
  • Minted Mar 21, 2013

Hi Kathy, thank you so much for your lovely comments regarding my business card design. It was sweet of you to take the time to contact me. I love your watercolor washes, they create a wonderful mood depending on the colors. Cheers, -R

SylvieCeres Designs on Sep 03 2014
SylvieCeres Designs
  • Minted Feb 2, 2014

Thanks for checking out my page! I'm a big fan of your stuff!

Anna Elder on Sep 02 2014
Anna Elder
  • Minted Sep 29, 2011

Thanks, Kathy. I love the work you've submitted and the bright, vibrant colors!

Lindsay Megahed on Sep 02 2014
Lindsay Megahed
  • Minted Dec 26, 2010

Thanks Kathy! Your collection is so beautiful. I always look forward to your submissions! My parents live in Palm Beach Gardens. I'm always inspired by the colors there when I visit. Congrats on your West Elm pick! Love to see your style on there :)

anna hammer_deleted_on_20220315 on Sep 02 2014
anna hammer_deleted_on_20220315
  • Minted Nov 14, 2012

Many thanks for likes :) Your work is amazing!

AlisonJerry on Sep 02 2014
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Thanks so much for "liking"my new work! Many thanks to you,Alison

Carrie ONeal on May 14 2014
Carrie ONeal
  • Minted Jan 17, 2010

I'll be sure to post a photo, and send you a link!!! Can't wait!! :)

Carrie ONeal on May 14 2014
Carrie ONeal
  • Minted Jan 17, 2010

Hi! I just ordered your Rusty Patina Art Print 30x40 to hang in my living room. I'M SO EXCITED!!! I've been admiring it for some time and finally made the purchase! Can't wait to look at it everyday!! Thanks!!!

Andi Pahl on Mar 14 2014
Andi Pahl
  • Minted Aug 25, 2011

Congratulations to you, Kathy! Your work is really inspiring. Love your color schemes! I wish there was a high five button. : )

Yao Cheng Design on Mar 14 2014
Yao Cheng Design
  • Minted Nov 11, 2013

Congrats on your West Elm pick! Hurray! Your work is really beautiful, I love how lovely the brush strokes are! Keep up the good work :)

Rochelle Renee on Mar 14 2014
Rochelle Renee
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

Congrats on your West Elm pick Kathy! I'm a huge fan of your work, and just love all your paintings!! :)

Anupama on Jul 29 2012
Anupama
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

and creepy crawlies :)

Anupama on Jul 29 2012
Anupama
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

Hey kathy..i am so glad that you like my work..went thorugh your blog its great...you have some gret designs too..i really liked abstarct#1, tear drop in my soul :)

Wendy McClure on Jul 06 2012
Wendy McClure
  • Minted Dec 9, 2011

You're welcome, Kathy! And thank you for your comments on my entries. I'm still trying to find my way here on minted, myself so take my advice when you feel it's right for you! I see you're a florida girl... me too... living in Ohio now but from Orlando (mom grew up in Lauderdale). Love the variety of your art ~ good luck in the challenges! :o)

Snow and Ivy on Jul 05 2012
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

Hey Kathy! Thanks for the super sweet comment! You have such a great style - I love seeing your work pop up in the challenges. Lots of luck!!

Sara C. on Jul 02 2012
Sara C.
  • Minted Apr 10, 2012

Hi there! Thank you for you comment :) I really love your 'Tear Drop in my Soul' :) Good luck!

BitsyCreations on Jun 23 2012
BitsyCreations
  • Minted Jun 16, 2012

Not sure how to respond back to your comment, but I'm glad I could help even though it's disappointing! I hope it's one they add soon--for now, definitely rework it! Your other items here are beautiful. I know we don't have a lot of time left for this contest, but I bet you could find something that compliments your beautiful background illustration! Good luck! :)

Kim Dietrich Elam on Feb 09 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

no problem!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Feb 09 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Hi! Just click on "manage your collection" to the top right of your designs on your designer page. Then click on editable, and it will show the designs you can edit or delete - choose edit and upload a new image. You can also edit without uploading a new image, if you have changes to the description, etc. Good luck!

Min Lee on Jan 10 2012
Min Lee
  • Minted Dec 30, 2011

Thanks for the comments. : )

Britt Clendenen on Dec 27 2011
Britt Clendenen
  • Minted Oct 24, 2011

Thank you Kathy! Love what I'm seeing so far in your submissions. Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year as well! And thanks for your sweet compliment on Fish Upon a Star :)

Simply Shira on Dec 06 2011
Simply Shira
  • Minted Aug 1, 2011

Kathy!!!! Big time thanks on the compliment on my Vintage Love Birds. I love both of your current submissions. Looking so forward to seeing more of your hot work!!!!