BIO, Events & Classes
Sophie Bliss Kilpatrick is an award winning full-time professional UK based artist, born in Barton Seagrave, Kettering in 1987.
Sophie has recently gone independent after being represented by fine art publishers from 2019-2025. She is now represented by various galleries around the UK.
She has a passion for painting wildlife, exploring personalities, emotions and connections in the wild.
Working mainly in acrylics, she paints from her home studio where she overlooks the woods and feels close to nature. Sophie believes the eyes are the key to the soul and often combines her subjects with vibrant colours to create striking and expressive pieces.
She excels in capturing the emotions, expressions and intricate details of animals. This is how she stays feeling connected to nature In a world now full of technology.
Her artistic journey began at just 4 years old when she exhibited her first piece at the Alfred East Gallery, Kettering. It was always Sophie’s dream to be an artist.
She pursued her passion for art by studying Art & Design at Latimer Community Arts College and later studying Pet Portraits at the London Art College. This is where she discovered her love for wildlife photo realism.
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Events 2025
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Spring Open Exhibition - Lamport Hall - 8/9th & 15/16th February by Northants Open Studios
Beyond Boundries Exhibition - Janey Bassett Gallery - 25th January - 12th April
Solo Exhibition - The Artful Duck - Raunds - 5th April - 12th April
Visual Vibrations Exhibition - Jane Bassett Gallery - 26th April - 26th July
Yeldon Art Exhibition - Village Church - 27th - 29th June
NROS Making Their Mark Exhibition - Artworks - Kettering - 4th - 31st July
A Dynamic Art Showcase Exhibition - Janet Bassett Gallery - 9th August - 11th October
Central Exhibition - Northants Open Studios - Lamport Hall - 5th September - 4th October
Northants Open Studio with Louise Crookenden-Johnson & Zoe Hodgson - Saturday 6th September
Northants Open Studios Group Exhibition - Barton Hall - Sunday 7th September 10-4pm
Northants Open Studios Group Exhibition - Pytchley Church - 13th & 14th September 10-4pm
Art Unleased Exhibition - Janet Bassett Gallery - 18th October - 10th January
Incredible Makers Market - Kettering Arts Centre - 1st November
NROS Group Exhibition - Boughton House - 22nd -23rd November
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Upcoming Classes 2025
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***MORE COMING SOON***
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(Classes are held at The Galleria Burton Latimer)
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To book into a class at the Galleria please call 01536 238295.
Single sessions are £40pp
Double sessions are £70pp
All materials are provided. All abilities welcome (Even if you are brand new to drawing)
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Past Events 2024
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Spring Open Exhibition - Lamport Hall - 10/11th & 17/18th February by Northants Open Studios
Symphony of Art Exhibition - Jane Bassett Gallery - 8th June - 17th August
Summer Arts & Crafts Festival - Pytchley Church - Saturday and Sunday 22/23rd June
Infinite Inspiration Exhibition - Jane Bassett Gallery Rothwell - 31st August - 5th October
Central NOS Group Exhibition - Lamport Hall - Throughout September
Northants Open Studios Group Exhibition - Barton Hall - Sunday 1st September 10-4pm
Northants Open Studios Group Exhibition - Chester House - Fri 20th - Sun 22nd September 10-4pm
Splashes of Genius Exhibition - Jane Bassett Gallery Rothwell - 19th October - 11th January
Christmas Artisan Market - Barton Hall - Sunday 1st December 10-4pm
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Past Events 2023
Spring Open Exhibition - Lamport Hall - 11/12th & 18/19th February by Northants Open Studios
Woof Fest - Chester House - Saturday 10th June 10-4pm
Artisan Market - Chester House - Sunday 6th August 10-4pm
Central Group Exhibition - Lamport Hall - Throughout September
Group Exhibition - Barton Hall - Sunday 3rd September 10-4pm
Group Exhibition - Pytchley Church - Saturday and Sunday 9/10th September 10-4pm
Christmas Artisan Market - Chester House - Saturday and Sunday 25th & 26th November 10-4pm
Arts & Crafts Christmas Gift Fair - Barton Hall Orangery - Sunday 10th December 10-4pm
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Awards
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Prize Winner 2024 - NROS Group Exhibition - Lamport Hall
Staff Choice Award 2023 - NROS Group Exhibition - Lamport Hall
Vox Humana Award 2010 - The One Life We Have Group Exhibition - Sharnbrook
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