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a painter of many things with a unique and distinctive style

working in hertfordshire, inspired by the world

an alphabet of birds

An oil painting on canvas, measuring 60x180cm, and featuring an entire A-Z of birds

 

Originally featured in "Cathy's Birds" exhibition , September 2023,

this large piece is now finished and on display at the Studio Shop Space above

Treat Yo'Self, in Hitchin Arcade.

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Cathy Smale shop

exciting news

I have a new studio - shop - space in Hitchin!

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Lots of prints and cards, puzzles, my little birds, some new originals - plus I'll be painting there too.

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I'm sharing with Jemma from The Furniture Parlour, who paints beautiful bespoke furniture pieces.

 

Find us upstairs at Treat Yo'Self Gifts, 3 The Arcade, Hitchin.  Visit us on Friday - Saturday - Sunday. 

With a distinctive style that is both popular and unique, Cathy paints work that is easily recognisable and has featured in galleries and exhibitions across Hertfordshire.

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Taking inspiration from all around, the paintings describe experiences, places and events.  The subjects and locations are diverse, including memories of travels near and far, using details from sketches and photos.

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The images are built up in layers of oil colour with brushes and a palette knife which adds a textural quality yet retains the lines of the initial drawing.

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As a professional artist, Cathy paints full time from her studio in Hitchin.  

cathy smale paintings

about cathy

KINGFISHERS GIN

Boozey Birds

'Gin Prints with a Twist' – a charming collection of still life arrangements featuring gin bottles and their botanical ingredients, complete with playful bird-themed puns.

 

Limited Edition Prints and Greetings Cards.

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