Katie McGowan

Katie McGowan is a contemporary artist based in London and the founder of Wavism. After rediscovering painting in adulthood, Katie began developing her own visual language, one that quickly set her apart. What started as small experiments soon evolved into a signature style that is quickly gaining attention.
Katie McGowan is a contemporary artist based in London and the founder of Wavism. After rediscovering painting in adulthood, Katie began developing her own visual language, one that quickly set her apart. What started as small experiments soon evolved into a signature style that is quickly gaining attention.
Since then, her rise has been remarkable. Katie has hosted solo exhibitions, attracted collectors around the world, grown a fast-expanding Instagram audience, and seen her work featured in publications like Vogue and Business Insider.
In Painting Wavism, she opens the doors to her studio to share the techniques behind her process. Wavism is more than a style, it’s a movement. The journey has only just begun, and you’re invited to be part of it.
Selected works




Painting Wavism
Unlock the painting style featured in Vogue and learn it step by step — from first sketch to final flourish with Katie McGowan.
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