Inspired by the stunning Jurassic coastline and the rolling hills of Somerset and
Dorset, Katie Brent works expressively with a variety of mediums: oils, acrylic,
mixed media and aquatint printing. First taking photographs or sketching
directly ‘en situ’ to depict a particular moment in time and atmosphere.
More recently Katie has been inspired by botanical scenes; in her garden in
summertime, RHS Wisley and the splendour of the Hauser and Wirth Garden
in Bruton, designed by Piet Oudolf. “I am drawn to the wonder of nature that
surrounds me, I never tire of it, and seek to capture the atmosphere and
splendor of it. It is a constant source of inspiration.”
Upon completing a degree in graphic design and illustration at Central St.
Martins School of Art and Design, then a Postgraduate Certificate in Education;
Katie worked as an artist and muralist in London, then as a freelance artist for
an art consultancy, her commissions featuring around the globe.
