Cate Van Alphen

I was born and grew up in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa until 1997 when I came to England. Since then I have lived in different parts of the UK including Scotland, where I completed my BA in Computer Arts at the University of Abertay Dundee (2004). While at University I sold my pictures through Our Gallery in Sedbergh.

I work in a realistic style and also more intuitively to create abstract, inspirational and decorative works. I love to work with colour and I am fascinated by the simplicity of shape and line to which form can be reduced.

Currently I live in Cumbria, where I also make polymer clay jewellery that I sell at the Craftworkshop - a co-operative venture with a variety of local crafters.

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BA in Computer Arts from University of Abertay Dundee
NQ Portfolio Development from Dundee College