Artists
Profile of Kate Philp
Kate Philp was born in Africa, brought up in Scotland and currently lives on the Berwickshire coast where contrasting stretches of sandy beach and rugged cliff inspire her work.
She graduated from Edinburgh University in 1993 with a degree in Biological Science and moved through garden design into a full time career in painting in 1997. Subject matter is varied with land and seascapes sitting alongside still life and figurative work and, latterly, more abstract pieces. She says about her technique -
The use of acrylic and watercolour allows both for bold texture and strength of palette but also subtle and sensitive washes and line when subject matter requires a more spontaneous approach.
Kate has travelled extensively throughout Europe and has visited America, Australia and New Zealand. She has settled in UK and finds the Scottish Borders and Berwickshire coastline of particular interest. Speyside also remains a favourite painting destination as many childhood holidays were spent in the area.
