Katy Sodeau originally trained and worked in Architecture obtaining a BA Degree from Thames Polytechnic. She took up painting seriously whilst she was living in Newmarket in the late 1980's. She was attracted to the potential of the views around the race course and practice areas and inspired by the work of other equestrian artists. Katy's favourite medium is watercolour but she also paints in oils, acrylic and pastels. Katy has been working as a professional artist since 1995.

View to Middleham Castle
Signed
Waterdcolour 11 x 17 inches

Since 1997 Katy has had work selected for each of the Society of Equestrian Artists annual national exhibitions in London and has recently been promoted full membership of the society. Katy won the 'PQ International' prize for the best polo exhibit in the Society of Equestrian Artists 2003 show, the 'Horse & Hound' prize for the best racing exhibit in their 2004 exhibition and the 'Graham North' prize for the best Hunting painting in the 2005 show. Many of Katy's racing paintings have been published in the racing annual 'Travelling the Turf'.


Winter trees
Signed
Watercolour 17 x 13 inches

Wildlife painting is a relatively new obsession that came about after recent safaris to Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa. Katy is especially interested in capturing the drama and excitement of interaction between wild animals. The migration and river crossings in Kenya and the packs of wild dogs in Botswana have been favorite subjects.

Hot breath on a cold morn
Signed
Watercolour 12 x 21 inches

By the woods
Signed
Watercolour 13 x 20 inches