Kate Oleska

Kate Oleska

Artist

Kate is an artist specialising in portraits and pet portraits. She mainly works in oils, charcoal and pencil.

Most recently her artwork, Serenity, has been accepted and shown at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition in London . Her painting"Portrait of an Artist" was shown at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters 125th Annual Exhibition in London in 2017. The painting was also selected as a finalist in the prestigious International ARC Salon Competition in 2019 .

The International ARC Salon Competition is the most far reaching and influential competition for Contemporary Realism in the world.

Latest articles by Kate Oleska

How to draw a cat

How to draw a cat

By Kate Oleska last updated

Get top tips for capturing realistic furry felines with this step-by-step guide to how to draw a cat.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Draw hands; sketch of a hand

How to draw hands: master gesture sketching with this professional process

By Kate Oleska published

Portrait painter Kate Oleska reveals how to get started with drawing hand motion.

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How to create sparkling eyes in oil paint

By Kate Oleska published

Expert advice for creating realistic eyes using oil paint.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
How to draw a dog

How to draw a dog

By Kate Oleska published

This simple step-by-step guide will teach you how to draw a dog that's realistic and anatomically correct.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Portrait sketch

Create a fast and anatomically correct sketch

By Kate Oleska published

How to use shapes and light lines to create sketches of humans.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
How to draw a nose: Nose in oil paints

How to draw a nose

By Kate Oleska published

This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to draw a nose.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
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Paint a furry pet portrait

By Kate Oleska published

Learn how to realistically recreate the fluffy fur of your pets in this fun workshop.

Creative Inspiration