She started making her artwork from the Native Arts Center in the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
Kathleen's artwork sometimes symbolizes an event or spirit, other times it is just what comes out of the shape of the wood.
[2] Kathleen received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1984 from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Besides mask making, Kathleen also enjoys working with panels of wood and metals, ice sculpting, and teaching.
She has won many awards for her work and twice has been chosen for Percent for Art Commissions.