Welcome to Kate Smith - Artist
Kate Smith is a national award-winning, contemporary realism pastel artist, based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Six years ago, Kate left her careers as a Veterinary nurse and Zoologist in order to pursue her passion for painting more fully. With the depth of detail achievable from pastel and with her love of the natural world, she is able to create emotive figurative and wildlife works of art. Known for her ongoing series on hands for which she is gaining international recognition, she is aiming to repeat that success with her series on New Zealand birds.
News
- Kate is currently taking a short break from producing artwork as she has recently had a baby boy. Kate intends to continue to produce small pencil artworks before continuing with her pastel work in the near future.
Recent Awards
- Kate has been awarded Third Prize for Peachy at the 2009 annual Sumner Art Exhibition.
- Kate has been awarded Second Prize for Tiny Toes at the 2008 annual Sumner Art Exhibition.
- Kate has been awarded Overall Champion, Pastel Artists of New Zealand (PANZ) 2007. This was during the PANZ National Art Convention and Exhibition, held in the Christchurch Art Centre, where you were able to see Kate's work alongside other New Zealand pastel artists.
- Kate has also been awarded First Prize for Holding On at the 2007 annual Sumner Art Exhibition.
- Kate has recently been nominated as a finalist by the Sue Ryder Care, for their 'Women Of Achievement' award. Sue Ryder Care is a major charitable organisation in the UK, providing care and assistance to people with long-term illnesses.
Where To Find Kate's Work
- The Fernery - Art & Craft Gallery, Stuart Island, New Zealand.
- Wingspan - Birds of Prey Trust, Rotorua, New Zealand.
- Longueville Gallery, Tai Tapu, New Zealand
- Artfind Website