Katherine is a native of the lowcountry of South Carolina and a graduate of the College of Charleston. She holds a Master’s in Education and worked as a studio art, art history, and science teacher before leaving the classroom in order to pursue her painting career full time. Katherine's work can be found in corporate and private collections across the country. She has won numerous awards and participates in the annual Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition each spring.

Katherine's love of teaching led her to open The Hester Art Studio in 2020. Katherine works with students of all ages and offers small group painting lessons.