Katie McGowan is a contemporary artist and the Founder of Wavism - a fluid, emotionally driven painting style rooted in movement and intuition.

Her work is known for its sweeping brushstrokes, layered textures, and bold, expressive colour. Through each piece, Katie explores the rhythm of feeling - from calm and clarity to grief, anger, and joy - translating emotion into form with honesty and presence.

Wavism began as a word that came to her unexpectedly, long before the style had fully formed. What started with simple ink sketches grew into a recognisable visual language: gestural, textured, and deeply personal.

Inspired by Impressionism, abstract expression, and contemporary impasto, Katie blends softness with strength, spontaneity with structure.

Featured in:

Business Insider, I quit my product management job to become a full-time artist. My tech skills have helped my business soar.

The Last Soiree, On Wavism and the making of an artist, 2025

Best of PhotoVogue

Exhibitions:

Studio Red, Wavism - Uncovering my artistic signature, 2025

J/M Gallery 2024

Sophie Tea Gallery, Emerging Artists 2023

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