Kathy McComb Swift

Kathy McComb Swift grew up on a dairy farm in Loudoun County, Virginia close to Washington, D.C. She grew up showing registered Holstein cows. Over her career, she had a Jr. All American nomination and was a 1990 Holstein Distinguished Junior Member Finalist. In 1993, she graduated with a dairy science degree from Virginia Tech. While there, Kathy was active in the dairy club and was also a Little All American Show Grand Champion. After college, Kathy pursued a veterinary degree. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 1997 and moved to Florida to a dairy practice that same year. It was a chance meeting of another artist in 2001 that renewed Kathy’s interest in pursuing an art career. She took a beginning level metalsmithing class and immediately found the way to express her vision and creativity. Since then, she has studied at the University of Florida and the Penland School of Craft to hone her skills. In 2002, she applied to an art show and as they say, “the rest is history”. Today Katherine participates in several shows a year along with gallery exhibitions.

Kathy believes in designing and creating jewelry that is distinctive, while being fun for someone to wear. Much of her inspiration comes from the simple aspects of her daily life. It is fun for her now to be able to bring together two of her loves: agriculture and art. The process has taken several years to evolve, but she hopes everyone will find enjoyment with her creations.

Awards and Honors

Honorable Mention Best of Show, Sun Trust Central Park Art Festival, Winter Haven, Florida, 2005
Participant in Walt Disney World Festival of the Masters, an invitation only fine art show to award winners from other art shows
pieces selected as Purchase Awards at several art shows
pieces included in galleries and boutiques across the Southeastern United States