Katy grew up on a ranch in Shackelford County that has been in her family since 1893. She has always had an intense determination to make art from whatever materials were available, She discovered that the process of figuring out how to create with limited materials gave her boundless creative energy. This continues to this day.

With an art degree from ACC in 1964, she began teaching art at Franklin Jr. High. Forty years later, with many post- graduate experiences, she retired from Abilene High School.

In 2004. Her endeavors have included a decade-long commitment as an outreach instructor within the juvenile justice system through the CCA, alongside conducting teacher workshops for the Grace Museum and nurturing the artistic talents of fifth graders. Presswood's art boasts a truly distinctive and vibrant abstract style, characterized by a harmonious interplay of symmetry and organic lines. This unique artistic approach invites viewers into a realm of personal interpretation.