I'm Katy Louise, also known as Kate (and Kathryn Louise when I'm in trouble!). I live in North Devon with my husband and three Labradors. I'm autistic and see the world a little differently to most people. Looking at small details and patterns influences my creative style.
I've always loved art and photography. I'd spend hours as a kid drawing and painting, with a lot of help from my Dad and its still a shared hobby now. I didn't really like studying art at school as it felt too rigid so I went into the sciences instead.
In my late 30's my health deteriorated and I had to step away from my career in the environmental sector. Since then I have found myself spending more of my time on my art and learning to improve. I took a leap in early 2024 and joined the Endeavour project at ArtMash (a fantastic place with the most amazing artists!). I'm now on a journey with their support to take my hobby and turn it into a new career that allows me to work a few hours a week around my health. Its a really exciting time for me and I'll be sharing my experiences in my blog, alongside selling my work.