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I have been painting for more than thirty years. I have led a nomadic lifestyle, worked as a writer/editor and more recently as a life coach, but always enjoy returning to my first love: creating portraits of clients, their beloved animals, wildlife and other private commissions.

“You really are gifted, you capture the soul of all you draw and paint.” Miriam P.

Portrait of a dog by Kate Finlayson
Portrait of a dog by Kate Finlayson
Portrait of a horse by Kate Finlayson
Portrait of children by Kate Finlayson
Portrait of a dog by Kate Finlayson
Portrait of a dog by Kate Finlayson
Portrait of a dog by Kate Finlayson
Paul Hollywood portrait
Portrait of African Wildlife by Kate Finlayson

“The whole process from start to finish was incredibly easy and painless as well as being enormous fun as Kate is an absolute joy to work with.”

Miranda Hart and Peggy her Dog
“I am so grateful for the portrait of Peggy, you have captured her perfectly! You have a wonderful gift.”
Miranda Hart
David Walliams and his Dogs
“Thank you – I love it!”
David Walliams
Spencer Matthews and Vogue

“It’s so much better than I thought it was going to be; it’s actually incredible!!”
Spencer Matthews

Spencer Matthews – As featured on E4 – Spencer, Vogue and Wedding Two

Winston from Spencer Vogue and Wedding Two

Animal Portrait Artist
Winston – As featured on E4 – Spencer, Vogue and Wedding Two

Happy World Lion Day!

Happy World Lion Day! ...

A recent commission of a whippet and Lucas terrier: possibly the bests models I have ever photographed! They sat perfectly still, looking wonderfully alert so I could capture the perfect images to work from!
If you would like a portrait of your favourite dog, horse or person please get in touch.
#commissionartist #portrait #giftideas #watercolour #petportrait #dogportrait #dogsofinstaworld #dogstagram #terriersofinstagram #terrier #terrierlife #fineart #present #petportraitcommission #lucasterrier #terriersofinstagram #whippet #whippetlife #whippetgram #pets #petportrait #petlovers #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #giftideas #gifts

A recent commission of a whippet and Lucas terrier: possibly the bests models I have ever photographed! They sat perfectly still, looking wonderfully alert so I could capture the perfect images to work from!
If you would like a portrait of your favourite dog, horse or person please get in touch.
#commissionartist #portrait #giftideas #watercolour #petportrait #dogportrait #dogsofinstaworld #dogstagram #terriersofinstagram #terrier #terrierlife #fineart #present #petportraitcommission #lucasterrier #terriersofinstagram #whippet #whippetlife #whippetgram #pets #petportrait #petlovers #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #giftideas #gifts
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Huge thanks to Becky from Design Somerset who designed this ad for me so beautifully... and speedily.

I'd be delighted to hear from anyone who is contemplating having a portrait painted of their beloved pet/horse/child etc. Or how about a medley of your Safari of a lifetime or family pets?

I'm offering a mahoosive 20% discount for anyone sharing this post. 😁

Vouchers are available if you'd like to give someone the perfect present but don't have quality photos. 

#commissionartist #artistofinstagram #portraits #familyportrait #artist #giftideas #dogsofinstaworld #terrier #terriersofinstagram  #labrador #labradorretriever #labradorsofinstagram  #horsesofinstagram #boxerdog #boxerdogsofinstagram  #dachshund #dachshundsofinstagram #horses #horsesofinstagram #artistoninstagram #greatdane #greatdanesofinstagram  #spanielsofinstagram #spaniel  #safari

Huge thanks to Becky from Design Somerset who designed this ad for me so beautifully... and speedily.

I`d be delighted to hear from anyone who is contemplating having a portrait painted of their beloved pet/horse/child etc. Or how about a medley of your Safari of a lifetime or family pets?

I`m offering a mahoosive 20% discount for anyone sharing this post. 😁

Vouchers are available if you`d like to give someone the perfect present but don`t have quality photos.

#commissionartist #artistofinstagram #portraits #familyportrait #artist #giftideas #dogsofinstaworld #terrier #terriersofinstagram #labrador #labradorretriever #labradorsofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #boxerdog #boxerdogsofinstagram #dachshund #dachshundsofinstagram #horses #horsesofinstagram #artistoninstagram #greatdane #greatdanesofinstagram #spanielsofinstagram #spaniel #safari
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Just love these two! They share my passion for horses and labs, epitomise family values and working for the greater good. Not to mention a very good looking couple! 😍
@marina.fogle @benfogle
#commissionartist #portrait #giftideas #familyportrait #portraitartist #portraits #artistofinstagram #artist #artistoninstagram

Just love these two! They share my passion for horses and labs, epitomise family values and working for the greater good. Not to mention a very good looking couple! 😍
@marina.fogle @benfogle
#commissionartist #portrait #giftideas #familyportrait #portraitartist #portraits #artistofinstagram #artist #artistoninstagram
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Another recent commission of a very sweet terrier! Do get in touch if you would like a painting of *your* beloved pet.

#commissionartist #portrait #giftideas #watercolour #petportrait #dogportrait #dogsofinstaworld #dogstagram #terriersofinstagram #terrier #terrierlife #fineart #present

Another recent commission of a very sweet terrier! Do get in touch if you would like a painting of *your* beloved pet.

#commissionartist #portrait #giftideas #watercolour #petportrait #dogportrait #dogsofinstaworld #dogstagram #terriersofinstagram #terrier #terrierlife #fineart #present
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I've been rather quiet on social media of late but have lots of work to show you! The first is this gorgeous black cocker spaniel. If you would like a portrait of your beloved pet (or the perfect present for someone special) do get in touch. I work from quality photos which I can help with.
#commissionartist #portrait #giftideas #watercolour #petportrait #dogportrait #dogsofinstaworld #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #spaniel #dogstagram #dogsofinsta

I`ve been rather quiet on social media of late but have lots of work to show you! The first is this gorgeous black cocker spaniel. If you would like a portrait of your beloved pet (or the perfect present for someone special) do get in touch. I work from quality photos which I can help with.
#commissionartist #portrait #giftideas #watercolour #petportrait #dogportrait #dogsofinstaworld #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #spaniel #dogstagram #dogsofinsta
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Rather ironic that I should have captioned this "the very best of friends". How quickly things change! Sad and unnecessarily to my mind.

Rather ironic that I should have captioned this "the very best of friends". How quickly things change! Sad and unnecessarily to my mind. ...

Otto, the most stunning fox red lab, is the other half of a recent Christmas voucher portrait. What a stunning boy!

#artistofinstagram #artforsale #bespoke #art #artcollector #artforsalebyartist #commissionartist #watercolour #petportrait #dogportrait #dogsofinstaworld #labsofinstagram #lab #lablove #dogstagram #labrador #labsofinsta #dogsofinstagram #foxred #foxredlab #foxredlabeador #petportrait #petsofinstagram #petstagram

Otto, the most stunning fox red lab, is the other half of a recent Christmas voucher portrait. What a stunning boy!

#artistofinstagram #artforsale #bespoke #art #artcollector #artforsalebyartist #commissionartist #watercolour #petportrait #dogportrait #dogsofinstaworld #labsofinstagram #lab #lablove #dogstagram #labrador #labsofinsta #dogsofinstagram #foxred #foxredlab #foxredlabeador #petportrait #petsofinstagram #petstagram
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