I'm a part-time artist / writer,
part-time housekeeper,
​full-time wife, &
mom to three adorable critters.
I am blessed -- Just wish there
​was more time in each day! ​​

Bio— Kathy (Jakubowski) Rupff

I majored in Art and graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 1987. I loved the collaborative, creative atmosphere of college, and still love learning and growing through classes, groups, and workshops in the area. One of the highlights of my time at SMCM was selling a painting, The Beggar, to my art professor and advisor, Lisa Scheer, as well as a triptych painting, Hope, Peace an Joy to a fellow art student. I was honored to be the only student in my graduating class to win two Superior Artist Awards at our senior show. I stayed an extra semester and participated in an internship at the St. Mary's City Historical Society's Print Shop, where I gained valuable graphic design and pre-computer layout experience creating silkscreened posters and signs, greeting cards, and various publication projects for their offset presses.

After college, I served in another Print Shop for 18 years as a graphic designer and pre-press coordinator for Victory Christian Fellowship (New Castle, DE) from 1989 to 2007. I received computer graphics training at the Delaware College of Art and Design (Wilmington, DE) and also graduated from The School of Biblical Studies (New Castle, DE). While on staff at VCF, in 2006 I created and lead the Young Artist’s Group-- an art program for children ages 5-12. 

After marrying Evan Rupff in 2007, I moved to New Jersey and continued my art education at The Baum School of Art in Allentown, PA. In 2008 I began selling artwork through Tina Pearl Designs, then subsequently earned a Certificate of Eligibility to teach art in New Jersey public schools in 2009. 
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Currently working mainly in paper collage, photography, and digital art, I'm interested in creativity of all kinds— including writing (and reading), worship, book illustration, and baking.  Evan and I live with our bunny, Mac, and kitties, Hobbs and Purr-Tater, in northwest NJ.

Art Awards & Honors

  • Fourth Place Professional Category, Photography, "Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest", Winter Storm Quinn, Warren County, NJ, 2018
  • First Place Art - Mixed Media - Aslan & Judges' Choice Award Art - Transformation
    St. Catherine of Bologna Patron of the Arts Association 19th Annual Photography, Art & Poetry Exhibition and Sale, April 2018
  • First Place Professional Category, Photography, "Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest", Along Swayze Mill Pond, Warren County, NJ, 2017
  • Winner, Logo Contest, Forks Township Community Days Logo, June 2015
  • Illustrations, Photos & Poems appear on #LoveMadeVisible Blog Event, February 2015 (see "Writing" for links)
  • Top 12 Finalist, Willowwood Arboretum Magnolia Photo Contest, May 2013
  • Winner Adult Category, Mother Goose Illustration Contest, Daffy Down Dilly, Catherine Dixon Hoffman Branch Public Library, Blairstown, NJ, 2012 (Click here for blog post)
  • First Place, Dream of a Lion, Mixed Media Category, Warren County Spring Arts Show, 2012
  • Honorable Mention, Daffodils, Mixed Media Category, Warren County Spring Arts Show, 2012
  • Kathy Temean was kind enough to feature me on her Writing and Illustrating "Illustrator Saturday" blog, July 2010... Click here
  • Rutgers University Council on Children's Literature 2010 One-on-One Plus Conference, selected participant
  • First Place Professional Category, Photography, "Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest", Swayze Mill Park, Warren County, NJ, 2009
  • First Place,“Stars & Stripes Forever” Mixed Media Category, Warren County Spring Arts Show, 2009
  • Certificate of Recognition, Photography, Grasshopper, Art Across the River, Columbia, NJ, 2008
  • Third Place Professional Category, Photography, Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest, Fall Path, Warren County, NJ, 2008
  • Employee of the Month, MBNA America Advertising Department, Wilmington, DE, 2001
  • Winner, Logo & Poster Design Contest, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, “Governor’s Cup Yacht Race”, St. Mary's City, MD, 2000
  • Superior Artist Awards, for Transformation painting and Three Men drawing, St. Mary's College of MD, St. Mary's City, MD, 1987

Art Shows

Links

On a Personal Note...

I see creativity as a gift from God -- the Ultimate, Loving Creator! God has a wonderful plan for each of our lives.... I believe part of that plan includes knowing Him and experiencing the love He has for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. For more info click here. 

"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved, you and your house."  Acts 16:31

To begin this journey and receive all that Jesus has done for you, say this prayer from your heart:

Heavenly Father, Thank you for loving me. Thank you for the gift of Your Son, that you freely gave up for me and my family. Christ died for my sins, He was buried, and He was raised from the dead. All my sins have all been put away. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. Thank you, Father, that from  now on I'm no longer alone. You watch over me. The Lord Jesus is my Shepherd. He feeds me, He leads me, He guides me-- from this day forth. Surely, goodness and mercy will hunt me down all the days of my life. Thank you, Father, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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