Empathic Artistry

Artworks by Kaitlyn Emmaline Dodge

Art that resonates deeply in the heart

Crafting custom, one of a kind portraits, I aim to capture the heart and essence of each individual to reveal your inner story.
 
It is my belief that we can heal, connect and be inspired through portrait work. I have been using artwork as a method of coping with grief, loss and the hard parts of life. But, I also use it to express love and togetherness. 
 
It is my mission as an artist to extend this method of coping & expression to you.

Portrait options include but are not limited to:

  • Loss Mom Portrait
  • Memorial Portrait
  • Family Portrait 
  • Baby/Child Portrait 
  • Pet Portrait

About the Artist

I started painting the moment I could hold a brush. My mom frequently liked to tell me the story of how she could only get me to go to preschool by bringing my easel along with me (otherwise I would scream the entire day). Throughout my life art has been the stabilizing constant in the core of who I am. It never allowed me to stray too far and kept me tethered even in the most tumultuous of times.

In recent years, I have found myself back in a familiar place. Yearning to find healing, connection and meaning through painting (a want that never leaves me). I’ve always gravitated towards portrait work and revealing our inner selves. It can be incredibly freeing to be portrayed in a way that truly represents who you are!

I currently live in a suburb of Detroit with my husband, baby boy, golden retriever and three cats. It is a mess.

Project In Progress: 

What customers are saying:

“Thirteen years after losing my son Adrian during pregnancy, Kaitlyn’s painting gave me a gift I didn’t know I needed—something that truly honors him. She wove pieces of my heart into every inch, from my handwriting in my pregnancy journal to the dragonflies that remind me of him, and our special dates. Every detail is meaningful and intentional.

Her work is not only beautiful, it’s deeply personal and powerful. This painting is unlike anything else I’ve ever seen, and I’m endlessly grateful to have something so unique, so special, and so full of love.

Kaitlyn’s portraits are beyond art. They’re empathy in paint, and I am endlessly grateful to carry this piece of Adrian with me through her incredible talent.”

Ashley I.

Interested?

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Please contact me to discuss sizing and pricing options.