I’m a Wiltshire based landscape painter and nature writer, focusing primarily on the four seasons and their fluctuating narratives. My work mostly consists of loose brushstrokes, pastel tones and ambiguous compositions, which I consciously practice in the hope of creating landscape paintings that are emotionally tangible.

A large body of my work is also dedicated to seascapes, inspired by frequent trips to the Dorset and Cornish coastline. These dynamic locations know no limit when it comes to forging ephemeral displays of light, colours and textures. The sea itself has always been a source of inspiration and comfort to me, and I believe my love of water manages to wriggle its way into the pieces of work I create.

When it comes to painting, I simply want to capture the beauty of nature and share a glimpse of my tale that centres around the connection between self and land.

Artists that have influenced my style and approach to landscape painting include Sir William Gillies, Ivon Hitchens, Peter Doig, Claude Monet, John Maclauchlan Milne and Lise Temple. Writers include Robert MacFarlane, Laurie Lee, Emily Brontë, William Wordsworth, James Rebanks and Kenneth Grahame.

In May 2023 I participated in the Wylye Valley Art Trail, where I exhibited new paintings and a selection of commissions at Compton McRae in Semley. My work is also featured in the ‘Tatler Curates’ section of the July, August, and September issues of Tatler 2023.

Education:

BA(Hons), Falmouth University

Diploma in Creative Writing: Advanced Fiction and Writing for Performance, University of Cambridge

For all enquiries or further information regarding commissions, please email me at alexandrakate98@outlook.com