KATE RHODES

Kate Rhodes trained for four years at Edinburgh College of Art,  including a term at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Strasbourg, graduating with BA Hons Drawing and Painting in 1989.

“I am primarily inspired by the open landscape and love working directly from it: I record the changing elements, textures and essence of my surroundings with subtle colour combinations, mark making and layering of textures.

”In my studio, I work on series of paintings. I search to find a balance between the subject and the abstract, starting in a spontaneous way, I paint loose marks and shapes as I enjoy the various qualities of the paint. This personal intuitive process, in itself, inspires me.

”I then look to balance this spontaneity with a considered thought process to create evocative paintings that go beyond obvious observation.

”My paintings are personal journeys, but I hope all viewers will find them uplifting, enjoy the open space and as they move closer find further interest and intrigue”