LauramayArts

Laura May Kemp is a passionate young artist whose talent spans a wide range of mediums, including illustration, acrylics, gouache, oils, charcoal, and pastels. With a keen eye for detail and a deep love for creative expression, she blends technical skill with imaginative storytelling to bring each piece to life. Constantly exploring new styles and techniques, Laura is dedicated to growing as an artist and sharing a unique perspective through vibrant, emotionally resonant artwork.

Puffin Pair

Puffin Pair (2025)Gouache on paper“Puffin Pair” was commissioned in early 2025, this was painted with Arteza gouache and also includes the wild flowers found on the cliffs of dover where puffins are commonly found.

Blue Tit

Blue Tit Portrait (2025)Gouache on paperThis headshot portrait of a blue tit was created on paper in gouache and shows the beautiful colours of the bird with delicate layers of colour. It has since been included in an exhibition and sold.

Moose Portrait

Moose portrait (2025)Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils on paperThis moose portrait was a commission designed to be sent to Canada, this piece was the first of the pencil drawing collection and is what inspired the technique and colour seen in other pencil drawings.

Gentle Giraffe

Gentle Giraffe (2025)Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils on paperThroughout this piece there are introductions of colour to add visual interest, using polychromos pencils this drawing displays texture and the fine details of a giraffe.

Delicate Doe

Delicate Doe (2025)Polychromos Pencils on paperDelicate Doe is the first piece to be primarily made of warm colours only, with the use of warm grey, pink, orange and brown this drawing elevates the delicacy of the doe.

Stag Portrait

Stag portrait (2025)Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils on paper*Stag Portrait is the first A3 piece to be included in the 'Animals in Pencil' collection, this allows room for the fine details to be included.

Swiss Bull

Swiss Bull (2026)Polychromos Pencil on paperA new gold leaf technique makes this piece the first to include multiple mediums, 'Swiss Bull' captures the stoic pose of a Swiss bull in the fields.

'Nelly'

Pet Commission- Nelly (2026)Arteza Gouache on paperNelly is the first pet commission completed in gouache paints, the only one of it's kind this is the perfect way to encapsulate your beloved pet.

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Thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to explore my work—each piece is a reflection of my passion and creative journey. I’m always creating, experimenting, and sharing new art, so I invite you to stay connected. Whether you're interested in a particular piece, have questions, or just want to follow along, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out or follow me on social media to see what’s next. Your support means the world and helps keep the art alive!