About

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

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Wildlife and animals are her passion, not just painting them, but protection of habitats particularly through The Wildlife Trust.  Cate is a member of The Association of Animal Artists, Northants & Rutland Open Studios and Towcester & District Art Society.

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After a career in interior design, Cate continued to be interested in art, often turning to pyrography or graphite pencil for her sketches.  Developing her art skills, she experimented with different media and discovered painting in soft pastels to be totally addictive.  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.