Kay Hatton is a self taught oil and acrylic painter dividing their practice between landscape painting en plein air, portraiture from life, and a sporadic mix of commission work. Their current focus is on oil painting; jumping between realism and impressionism, with an emphasis on nature. Outside of painting they work remotely in the medical device industry, which gives them the freedom to travel and practice en plein air painting around the world.
Born and raised in Australia, Kay is currently based out in South Devon near the coast. When they are home their time is split between painting in the field, working on commissions in studio, and occasionally doing their actual job.
If you would like to request a commission, or would like to discuss options, please reach out.
Solo Exhibitions:
2024, Postcards from the Horizon, The Scratch Bar Brisbane, Australia
2019, Crittercal, The Scratch Bar Brisbane, Australia
Group Exhibitions:
2025, Dulwich Festival Exhibition, Dulwich Art Group and School
2024, Weekend of Darkness, The Scratch Bar
2023, Weekend of Tartness, The Scratch Bar
2022, Weekend of Darkness, The Scratch Bar
2022, Life Aquatic Flood Relief Fundraiser, The Scratch Bar
2021, Bone Zone III, Netherworld Arcade
2021, Weekend of Darkness, The Scratch Bar
2020, Bone Zone II, Netherworld Arcade
2020, Bush Fire Relief Bash, The Scratch Bar
2019, Asteroids, The Scratch Bar
2019, Horror, The Scratch Bar
2019, May The Forks Be With You, Netherworld Arcade
Collections:
Paintings are held in numerous private collections throughout Australia, the United Kingdom, Belgium, North Macedonia and Slovenia.
Skills:
Contemporary Realism in studio
Impressionist en plein air
Landscape, Portraiture, still life
Oil, Acrylic and Gouache
Professional Affiliations:
Informal tutorage and practice at Dulwich Art Group and School 2022/23, Dulwich U.K