Artist
I became a member of BOB Canterbury in July 2022 and have been setting up my painting business "Kate Laffargue" ever since. To date, almost all of my watercolours are paintings of the natural world.
My clients appreciate: my ability to capture a true likeness of my subject; my use of colour; my attention to detail and my ability to move my viewer...
"Kate paints amazing pictures! I cannot recommend her highly enough."
John Lawton
"You have totally captured her essence, her character and personality...I couldn't be happier, Kate. Thank you so much for doing this...
...I had never considered before just how much more a painting brings to life the subject than a photograph does. Kate managed to capture our beloved Ruby's loving nature and brought a depth to this picture I had not imagined"Julie-Anne
"I love it and I cannot stop looking at it. Thank you Kate"
Bobby
"Thank you so much. You have captured Gemma so beautifully. I still miss her terribly and love that she will still be a visible part of the family"
Ann
This link will show further examples which I hope to give you a snapshot of the quality of my work: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8GoDcfZuRPWhdyLy8
I am always keen to challenge myself and paint something new so, if you would like to commission me, please just ask me via text: (07891) 656743, email ([email protected]) or via the BOB website...
All I need is a few decent photos of my subject in good light. I am able to advise which images will work best...
If you prefer, I am happy to travel to you and take the photos of the subject myself at an affordable cost...
"I am the proud owner of four of Kate's paintings: two tree frogs, a puffin and some snowdrops. She is a consummate painter and I would highly recommend her both for commissions and anything from her catalogue. Her style is simultaneously clear and delicate and her use of colour meticulous. She is an artist who truly knows how to captute the beauty of the natural world."
Clare Wignall
Kate painted our puppy for my husbands 60th Birthday, Kate took time to visit Jonny and she captured his expressions and stance so well. My husband was so pleased with it. Kate is passionate about her work and her attention to detail is reflected in the final product.
from Sally Hatcher
I commissioned Kate to paint a picture of my Mum's cat, Ruby, who was sadly put to sleep in January. Kate asked for several different photos of Ruby and also wanted to know more about her life. Kate kept me informed of progress whilst she was painting and had a very good turnaround time, as I wanted to give the painting to my Mum for her mid-March birthday. Kate is not 'just' an artist, she really takes the time to find out more about the subject of her paintings and she puts her heart and soul into each creation. Mum was thrilled with the end result.
from Vikkie Richmond
Kate is an excellent artist.
I commissioned a painting of a much loved dog who is sadly no longer with us and with a very poor set of photographs to go by she has managed to capture him perfectly. The picture hangs in pride of place in our sitting room.
Highly recommended.
from John Richard Lawton — Cascade Insurance Services Ltd