Katherine paints in acrylics, and is currently exploring the equine image, local scenes, portraiture, and use of the palette knife in her art work.

As an undergraduate at UC Davis, Katherine studied with Wayne Thiebaud and Roland Peterson. After earning a B.A. in Fine Arts and elementary and secondary teaching credentials, she taught in SF Bay Area public schools. In recent years, Katherine worked with computers, initially in the corporate world, and has built her expertise and experience in web design and development. She currently works with her husband, Bob Hitchman, producing his Photograph America Newsletter.

Katherine enjoys riding her American Saddlebred mare, and she has written and just published her book: A Leg Up: How I Learned to Horseback Ride Starting at Age 40.