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.
Leopard Portrait
Leopard portrait (2026)Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils on paperThis leopard portrait was completed as a part of the 'Animals in Pencil' collection. Drawn in pencil with a solid gouache background this piece shows the detail of a leopards pattern.
'Blue Lobster'
Blue Lobster 2026)Blue Biro with Polychromos pencilThis piece was created for my exhibition at Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery, created with 2 different blue biros to create tone and depth this Is an A2 piece.
Atlas Moth
Atlas Moth (2026)Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils on paperThe Atlas moth represents perseverance, transformation and inner strength, this is because of their incredibly short life span meaning their main purpose in life is to find a mate and reproduce. This drawing includes citrus leaves which they feed off of to add some contrast in the background, this piece is currently being exhibited in Nuneaton.
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.
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 'Animals in Pencil' collection and is what inspired the technique and colour seen in other pencil drawings.
Stag Portrait
Stag portrait (2025)Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils on paperStag 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.
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.
'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.
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.
Polar Bear
Polar Bear (2026)Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils on paper and GouachePolar Bear portrait was created in a week using multiple browns and greys to create the fur texture, this piece is A3 in size.
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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!