About me    Kate grew up on a farm in Leicestershire and began drawing at a young age, making use of the resident animals as her models. She painted her first animal portraits for family and friends whilst still at school and, after Art A' level, a degree in Arabic and Spanish at Edinburgh University and a brief spell working in London, she decided to return to painting full-time. She is now based back in Leicestershire where she works largely on animal portrait commissions, fitting in other paintings whenever she can.

Exhibitions   Kate has contributed to a number of exhibitions both locally and in London, including at the Arndean Gallery, Cork Street, and the Mall Galleries. She has also exhibited at the CLA Game Fair with the sponsorship of Brewin Dolphin Securities.

Animal Commissions   Kate's subjects have ranged from Household Cavalry chargers, racehorses and polo ponies, to pet dogs, foxhounds from various packs and even a pair of tortoises!

Capturing the character of an animal is as important to Kate as creating a good likeness, and to this end she ideally prefers to meet and photograph her subject herself. However this is not always possible and she is happy to use a selection of good, clear existing photographs if necessary. She works in oils or pastel, in any size and usually (although not exclusively) with a plain background to draw full attention to the subject.

Animal Portrait Prices start from £300 for a head and neck portrait of your dog or cat in pastel, and from £350 for a head and neck portrait of your horse in pastel. For full portraits, portraits in oils, and portraits with additional studies, please ask.

For more information or to discuss a commission, please contact me.