She is a member of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria, the Union of Food Industry, etc.
Katya begins painting in the early 70's of 20-th century and her first exhibition with oils is in 1981, Sofia. Then she continues with pastels and later on she uses alkyd paints on glass surfaces.
Katya Lekova paintings are in private collections in Bulgaria, Austria, Cheh republic, Germany, England, USA, etc.
She is inspired not only by the process of painting, but also by photografy, travelling, music and, most of all, by her family.