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Kate Smith is a national award-winning, contemporary realism pastel artist, based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Three years ago, Kate left her careers as a Veterinary nurse and Zoologist in order to pursue her passion for painting more fully. With the depth of detail achievable from pastel and with her love of the natural world, she is able to create emotive figurative and wildlife works of art. Known for her ongoing series on hands for which she is gaining international recognition, she is aiming to repeat that success with her series on New Zealand birds. Kate also has a keen interest in wildlife photography. This is an area in which she has had a keen interest for most of her life, and in which she gained qualifications as part of her degree. Some of Kate's artwork is also available as limited edition Giclee prints. Influences - The Natural World, Raymond Harris-Ching, Da Vinci Education - Bsc (Hons) in Zoology Awards: 2007 1st Prize, Sumner Art Society Exhibition 2007 Overall Champion, Pastel Artists of New Zealand (PANZ) 2008 Artfind Calendar/Diary Competition(work selected) 2007 Artfind Calendar/Diary Competition(work selected) 2006 3rd Prize, Sumner Art Society Exhibition 2005 3rd Prize, Sumner Art Society Exhibition 2004 Merit Award, Sumner Art Society Exhibition