Kati Garrett Filho
Charcoal Portraits of Mid-Century Women
Shaped by stillness, emotion, and story.
Nice to meet you — I’m Kati, a self-taught artist based on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. I work across two quiet but emotionally resonant practices: hyper-realistic charcoal portraits of women dressed in midcentury elegance, and detailed paintings of birds perched on vintage ceramic vessels — rendered on paper or board.
My work is rooted in nostalgia. Whether drawing from a bygone era's poised aesthetic or everyday objects' quiet endurance, I explore the emotional weight that lingers in stillness, memory, and softness. I’m drawn to the slow pace of handcraft, to times when care was etched into the surface of things.
Each portrait evolves through delicate, deliberate strokes — charcoal gently sculpted into realism, revealing not just a likeness, but mood, atmosphere, and story. Often, I write short narrative vignettes to accompany each figure — like fragments from a novel — inviting the viewer into an imagined world. For me, art is a quiet rebellion. A way to hold space for beauty, stillness, and the small things that outlast their time.
My work speaks to collectors who value craftsmanship, subtlety, and the layered storytelling that lives in materials and memory.
"The painting has arrived and it is absolutely stunning, the colours are so unbelieveably vibrant in real life, its very breathtaking!"
“We think your work is AMAZING”
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The Block Shop
@theblockshop
Gallery
"Omgosh Kati!! I love it!! It is stunning!!! My eyes are immediately drawn to it. I cant stop staring at it. Thank you so much!"
Available Originals
Each of these original charcoal portraits is a one-of-a-kind piece — created by hand, infused with quiet stories, and ready to find its forever home. I invite you to explore, linger, and choose the artwork that speaks to you. Thank you for supporting living artists and timeless moments of beauty
The Apartment
SOLD
They always underestimated Jacqui — that was their first mistake. She looked like a woman waiting, but she wasn’t. She was deciding. She stood framed by the window’s pale light, sunglasses hiding the storm behind her eyes. Outside, the street hummed with the lives of people who still believed in beginnings. Jacqui watched without blinking. The apartment was his, the lie was his, but the future? That was hers. And when she walked out, she wouldn’t be coming back.
Size: 42(H)x42(W)cm
Charcoal
300gsm professional paper
Free delivery in Australia
Certificate of Authenticity
(Framing Not Included)
Evelyns Escape
SOLD
Evelyn had always loved the pool — especially after a Martini. But today, the air was too still, the garden too quiet. The sun warmed her skin, the scent of gardenia soft on the breeze. From the outside, she looked like any other woman lost in an afternoon of leisure. But behind those closed eyes was a mind quietly calculating. She wasn’t there to relax — she was waiting. And if they thought her silence meant surrender… they were about to be mistaken.
Size: 59.4(H)x42(W)cm
Charcoal and Graphite
300gsm professional paper
Free delivery in Australia
Certificate of Authenticity
(Framing Not Included)
Lacies New Chapter
930 aud
The evening air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of smoke and city rain, as Lacie Delaney stepped out of the car and into the pitch-black inky darkness of the night. Her blonde hair shimmered like spun gold against the collar of her fur coat. To any onlookers, she was every bit the picture of old Hollywood glamour, but the shadows in her eyes hinted at something more… Tonight, Lacie wasn’t just stepping into the street; she was stepping into the first chapter of a story that would change everything.
Size: 42(H)x42(W)cm
Charcoal
300gsm professional paper
Free delivery in Australia
Certificate of Authenticity
(Framing Not Included)
Turning Point
650 aud
As Sofia glanced over her shoulder, a chill ran down her spine. The feeling of being watched grew stronger, the air thick with anticipation. In the heart of Greece, she was on the brink of uncovering a truth that would forever change her life.
Size:29.7cm (W) x 29.7cm (H)
Charcoal
300gsm professional paper
Free delivery in Australia
Certificate of Authenticity
(Framing Not Included)
Cowgirl Boots
930 aud
This artwork celebrates the unique allure of a cowgirl who commands her world with a perfect blend of elegance and resilience.
Size: 42(H)x42(W)cm
Charcoal
300gsm professional paper
Free delivery in Australia
Certificate of Authenticity
(Framing Not Included)
Matoaka
930 aud
"Matoaka" symbolises cultural heritage and timeless grace. She dreams under a sky awash with mesmerising shades of pink and blue, creating a stunning contrast
Size: 41(H)x42(W)cm
Charcoal and mixed media
300gsm professional paper
Free delivery in Australia
Certificate of Authenticity
(Framing Not Included)
The Guardian
930 aud
A stunning young Māori woman with regal Huia feathers placed in her hair and a vibrant parrot resting on her hands stands as a protector of the natural world.
Size: 42(H)x42(W)cm
Charcoal and mixed media
300gsm professional paper
Free delivery in Australia
Certificate of Authenticity
(Framing Not Included)
Sahara Sunset Drifter
930 aud
In the silence of the desert the only sound is the gentle rustle of the wind as it caresses the sands, carrying with it the whispers of ancient tales and forgotten dreams.
Size: 42(H)x42(W)cm
Charcoal and mixed media
300gsm professional paper
Free delivery in Australia
Certificate of Authenticity
(Framing Not Included)