CATHY KING

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Born in 1967 and raised in Surrey, Cathy now lives in Exeter, Devon, where she brought up her family. She originally trained as an Early Years Montessori teacher before earning a BA (Hons) in Humanities from the Open University in 2004.

Cathy’s return to the visual arts began at Double Elephant Print Workshop, where she quickly immersed herself in the diverse processes of printmaking. Her primary focus is on relief printing, producing small editions using both multi-block and reduction linocut and woodcut techniques.  Her work is defined by a bold graphic quality, with a strong emphasis on line, form, and a carefully balanced use of colour. She moves between semi-abstract and figurative styles, with compositions rooted in close observation and an intuitive sense of design.

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Cathy draws her inspiration from the natural world, particularly the landscape and coastline of Devon. Her imagery is often developed from memory and through repeated visits to specific places. These landscapes are abstracted in her work, evoking their atmosphere and rhythm rather than a direct representation.

In addition to her landscape-focused pieces, Cathy also creates more figurative works—including depictions of birds, architecture, and still life—while maintaining her signature bold, graphic style.

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Her prints are editioned by hand on an Albion Press at Double Elephant Print Workshop, using Lawrence linseed oil-based inks on high-quality, acid-free papers such as Zerkall, Fabriano Artistico, and Somerset Velvet.

Each edition is typically small, with subtle variations in tone and coverage that reflect the unique, handcrafted nature of her process. Alongside her relief prints, Cathy occasionally produces screenprints and monoprints, the latter offering a more spontaneous and experimental approach.

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Cathy’s work is exhibited widely across the Southwest and beyond. She is a member of MAKE Southwest and the Devon Artist Network.

Her designs have been published by:

• Art Angels Publishing

• Canns Down Press

• Candlestick Press

• Faber & Faber

 

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