Kate Sammons (Korean/American 1980) is a contemporary American painter born in Seoul, Korea, and raised in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. After beginning her professional career in 2007, she relocated to Los Angeles, where she balanced teaching art with her studio practice. Working in a representational style that blends observation and imagination, Sammons often explores the relationship between humanity and nature, creating meticulously crafted paintings that reflect her commitment to traditional techniques and original design.