Catherine Pumphrey – portfolio

Contact the artist

https://www.catherinepumphreyart.uk
07890 464962
catherine.pumphrey.art@gmail.com

Exhibition information

I paint primarily in oils. I love the messiness and versatility to alter a painting as it evolves. My work is figurative, inspired by the world around me; garden flowers, light through coloured glass, a fleeting expression. 

I paint to bring missing things to life. During Covid I began portraiture because I wanted to see people. I started painting flowers to learn what was growing in my new garden. I capture low winter sunlight on those rare days when light is scarce.

My colour palette is bold, vivid and aims to capture optimism and joy.

This year’s Artweeks exhibition will showcase my portraits for the first time, alongside my most recent still life and glass work.

Artist information

I’m a full-time artist and teacher from Abingdon. I have shown in several exhibitions in the beautiful West Ox Gallery in Bampton, and I exhibit twice a year with Abingdon Artists. In 2025 my work was selected for the ING Discerning Eye exhibition in the Mall Galleries, London. I teach oil painting at home.