Catherine is a self-taught artist from Abingdon specialising in oil paintings of flowers and still life, and portraits in charcoal, oils and soft pastels. She loves the versatility and vibrancy of oil paints and strives to create joyful paintings. Catherine regularly exhibits with Abingdon Artists in their Spring and Autumn exhibitions, and has featured at West Oxfordshire Arts in Bampton in the ‘New Work 2024’, ‘Arts & Crafts 2024’ and ‘Flora & Fauna 2024’ exhibitions. Original works, prints, and commission details are available on her website: https://www.catherinepumphreyart.uk.

Catherine’s oil paintings celebrate vibrant flora, fauna, and the play of light through colourful vases. Drawing inspiration from nature—her garden, cherished flowers, and sunlight filtering through glass—her work embraces boldness and vibrancy with a bright, varied palette and deep contrasts of light and shadow to depict nature’s stunning colours. These paintings capture fleeting moments, often reflecting the beauty of life’s transience. Many of her brightest pieces are created during the colder months, offering a hopeful reminder of warmth on the horizon.