Kathy Barker is a classically trained portrait artist living and working in South-West London.

Choosing a portrait painter is a deeply personal decision. A good portrait captures the spirit, the very essence of a person, commemorating that image for the gaze of future generations. I also just love painting people. Being present before a living, breathing person is an intimate process and one I feel privileged to do.

As I keenly observe, I too am often being observed and I'm hugely attracted to this subtle psychological exchange: this mutual relationship impacts my interpretation. It begins unconsciously at first, catching a fleeting expression, a hesitant glance, a bold stare, the arched eyebrow or the soft curl of a lip. Gradually I annotate with oils or charcoal, the different feelings a person may be going through as they sit before me - silent with their thoughts.

Please feel free to contact me directly, I will do my best to assist.