Katie Brent

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, 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.

Katie now lives in Somerset, close to the borders of Dorset and Devon.
She is currently represented by Greenstage Gallery in Hereford, and Hatch
Gallery in Christchurch, Dorset. She has also embarked on several print making courses at Weymouth college,
revisiting the techniques of aquatint from her St Martin’s days.

Recent exhibitions have included:
‘Bloom’ exhibition at Hatch Gallery , Christchurch , Dorset
Printmakers exhibition at SouSouWest gallery, Symondsbury, Dorset.
Fresh Affordable Art, Cheltenham, with Greenstage Gallery, near Hereford