kate bentley - artist
About
Kate originally trained in sculpture, graduated from Sheffield in 1986. She then followed a career in theatre-design and as a freelance designer.
In the 1990s Kate made a shift to painting as her primary media and in 1999 made the decision to paint on a full-time basis.
She is represented in Ledbury by Fine Art UK Architects Gallery in Teddington,Karen Taylor Contemporary Art Gallery in Twickenham. She has for the last four years had work exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London for The Society of Women Artists.
In 2008 she won The Winsor and Newton Choice Award.
Kate has also recently shown work at the Royal Watercolour Society, the Royal Institute of Watercolour Artists, The Affordable Arts Fair and The Royal Birmingham Society of Arts.
She paints predominately in watercolours and oils. Most of her paintings have developed through working from the imagination .
Kate also lectures in adult education and demonstrates to art societies. She runs private painting workshops in Cumbria – see the latest workshops here.
Kate’s Exhibition History can be seen here
The Kate Bentley Studio at Yew Tree Barn
Kate’s studio, relocated in July 2009, may now be found in this peaceful South Lakeland setting. A wide variety of original watercolour and oil paintings are on display. Some portray the natural beauty of the landscape or the human figure. and other more challenging pieces are underpinned by the unconscious/imagination.
Kate is always happy to explain and to discuss her work. Please ask if you would like to talk about any aspect of her work, including her commissions.
Yew Tree Barn itself is a unique experience, combining arts, antiques and crafts in a traditional 19th century Westmorland barn. It is located just 5 minutes from Lake Windermere. The barn also has the idiosyncratic and well loved HatTrick Cafe, famous for its delicious dishes with a difference and its home-made lemonade.
Kate’s studio is the perfect stopping place on your visit to the Lake District. She looks forward to meeting you, showing you her work and/or spending time teaching you on one of her courses.
Please phone or e-mail if you wish to discuss:
015395 63834 (Studio: 07761183908) or email kate[at]katebentley[dot]co[dot]uk
Yew Tree Barn is situated in The Lake District, Cumbria at:
Low Newton,
Nr Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria LA11 6JP
Directions:
Follow A590 and brown Lake District Peninsulas signs from Junction 36,M6. After 11 miles follow signs for Low Newton.Yew tree barn is 600m on the left. Ample free parking is available.
Opening times:
Kate’s studio/gallery is open for viewing at the times as stated below-however to ensure personal contact it is advisable to ring the studio first
Summer: Monday to Saturday 9am until 5pm, Sunday 10.30am until 4.30pm
Winter (December to mid Feb): Monday to Sunday, 10am until 4pm