Kitty Grubka

This morning I woke up to the sad news that Kitty Grubka had died.

I met Kitty through NaMoPaiMo. She was one of the original members and participated every year from 2017 through 2022. 

Original finish Swaps, Kitty's 2017 NaMoPaiMo Swaps and Kitty's 2020 NaMoPaiMo Swaps

This is her 2017 horse with its first place ribbon from that year's BreyerFest Open Show.

Kitty's participation wasn't limited to painting. She also hosted parties...

Kitty with Stephanie Hicks

and in 2018, she sculpted, cast and distributed a medallion to our youngest participants.

photo by Zoja Makovec

No surprise, those medallions were a big hit.

photo by Leslie Osborn

Although we chatted occasionally, I can't say that we were close. Still, every February, I knew I could count on Kitty.

I knew I could count on her enthusiasm, energy and generosity.

Also, her talent.

Godspeed, Kitty, and thank you for being part of the NaMoPaiMo family. This February will be a lot quieter without you.