About

Cate was born in Leicester and now lives in rural Northamptonshire.  She is a self-taught artist specialising in soft pastels, pastel pencils and Graphite.

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Wildlife and animals are her passion, not just painting them, but protection of habitats particularly through supporting Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital,  Explorers Against Extinction and The Association of Animal Artists charity for 2026 Wildwood Trust.  Cate is a member of The Association of Animal Artists, Northants & Rutland Open Studios and The Wildlife Art Society International.

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Cate has worked in graphite for many years and she runs workshops to encourage others to find a love of pencils.  She also works in soft pastel and pastel pencils which allows her to explore the many, many colours of the natural world.  After realising that art helped her mental well being she felt that art had to be her only focus, so made life changes to make this happen.  Cate now has a fabulous studio at home, where she can dedicate herself fully to her craft.  Art is her happy place and makes her totally fulfilled.