Who I am & what I do 2021
I am a Sussex based (self taught) artist, specialising in pet portraits and original landscapes. For almost two decades now I have dedicated myself to accepting pet portrait commissions, painting all kinds of animals and birds for clients across the globe but 2020 brought with it some unexpected challenges and a need to diversify, adding a new string to my bow, I have now embarked on a project creating artisan hand made dolls which I hope to sell in addition to my paintings.
I have two dogs, "Ruben" a Hungarian Wirehaired Viszla and "Monty" a crossbreed, they keep me on my toes and accompany me on my adventures, seeking reference for new paintings.
They are also rather fascinated by the "small people" invading my work studio.
What I do
I LOVE to paint!..... it is definitely in my blood and I consider it a gift from my late father who kindly taught me all the basics.
Combined with the basic skills, I have spent many hours teaching myself to work competently in a wide variety of mediums and as a result I am proud to be able to offer some great and varied choices to my potential clients, in fact everything from a very traditional Oil or Watercolour painting to a brightly rendered acrylic block canvas, or even a portrait on a slate, the choice is yours!
Every pet portrait I create is unique, hand drawn or painted from scratch taking into consideration any details and requests from my client, my aim is to create a portrait that is extra special and that captures the essence of your companion.
I also love to sew....... another family interest shared with my sister and inherited from my late mother & grandmother.
2021 has seen the launch of my new sideline original hand made cloth dolls ..formerly known as "Rag dolls" I love creating these unique characters, working with a basic pattern by Maureen Reed I aim to build a collection of desirable artisan dolls with wide ranging appeal.
How it all works
Commissioning a Pet Portrait by Kay Prior
- Choose from the portrait options available here
- Select or take some suitable photographs of your pet (try to get clear close ups and typical poses)
- Decide on the size you would like your painting to be (measure the space available and consider your budget)
- E-mail (or contact) me with your photos and basic details as outlined above
Commissioning a doll by Kay Prior
- decide on the gender of your doll.
- choose a hair colour and style/length
- think about clothing colours/styles
- contact me to discuss
