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Photo by Savannah Schmidt
Kasey Summers, a Trussville-based artist, holds pieces of her artwork at Civitan Park Bridge on Dec. 16, 2024. She shared that she loves painting hearts and colors that remind her of the sea.
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Photo by Savannah Schmidt
Kasey Summers, a Trussville-based artist, holds pieces of her artwork at Civitan Park Bridge on Dec. 16, 2024. She shared that she loves painting hearts and colors that remind her of the sea.
Growing up, Kasey Summers didn’t see herself as a creative person. A dedicated softball player, she was focused on sports and other activities. Becoming a professional artist was the last thing she imagined. Yet at the age of 25, that’s exactly what happened.
Her journey into art began unexpectedly during a painful period of her life. With an 18-month-old daughter, Ellie, and a second child on the way with her husband, Taylor, Summers experienced a devastating miscarriage. About a week into her grieving, she awoke suddenly in the middle of the night.
“I felt like God was telling me to get up, grab Ellie’s paints and brushes, and create something,” she said.
So, using her daughter’s kiddie art supplies, Kasey Summers painted a simple Christmas tree. The experience brought her peace, and since then painting has been a part of her healing journey and her life.
“I still have that Christmas tree painting,” she said. “It brought healing when I needed it most, and it’s still one of my favorite pieces to this day.”
Photo courtesy of Kasey Summers
Kasey Summers, an artist living in the Trussville area, makes textured paintings with intricate details and gold and white colors.
As Summers began painting regularly as a cathartic outlet, her artistic style developed. She began painting crosses, angels and other spiritually inspired works that reflect her faith and resonate with her community.
“People just started asking for my pieces, so I pretty much began selling right away,” she said. The success led to her first solo show, which sold out, and invitations to sell her work across the South.
“It all happened so fast — soon I was selling out at shows, teaching paint classes, and it just kept growing. It’s been mind-blowing,” she said.
Despite the demand, Summers remains humble about her talent.
“I can’t even say that I’m naturally good at this,” she said. “Even now, calling myself an artist feels strange. I have to keep reminding myself — this is God’s work. He’s the one who made all of this happen.”
She finds joy in the sense of community that her art has fostered. “People have asked me to host paint parties and teach classes, and it has become about so much more than just the art itself,” she said.
“Before my miscarriage, I never owned paint — never even thought about it,” Summers said. “I had no idea six years ago that this would become a new path for me.”
Her message to others considering a new endeavor in 2025 is simple: “Just try it. You might discover a part of yourself you never knew existed.”
Find out more about her work online at kaseysummersart.square.site or on Instagram @kaseysummersart.
