Cathy Simpson

I’m a very experienced illustrator with a long track record of publishing and exhibiting my art. Exhibitions have included the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour, The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, the Society of Botanical Artists and the Society of Wildlife Artists.

My illustration clients include the BBC, Penguin, Methuen Children’s Books, Transworld Publishing, Andersen Press, Aardman, Wild in Art and many greetings card companies.

I’m very inspired by the natural world; a particular interest is conservation and urban wildlife – where nature somehow thrives no matter the obstacles. I’ve recently made the transition from traditional media – mainly watercolour and acrylic – to digital, especially Procreate and Photoshop.

 

 

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Cathy Simpson Tree of LifeCathy SimpsonTree of LifeAn eternal theme, given a modern twist. View FolioAnimalsBotanicalDecorativeDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigitalDigital art workDigital art.
Cathy Simpson Thirsk Station Information panelCathy SimpsonThirsk Station Information panelA commission from Transpennine Express giving details of a planting plan to promote biodiversity at Thirsk Railway Station. View FolioLandscapesNatureDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigitalDigital art workDigital art.Infographic
Cathy Simpson Tree identification guide to planting areaCathy SimpsonTree identification guide to planting area View FolioBotanicalNatureDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateInfographic
Cathy Simpson Thirsk LandmarksCathy SimpsonThirsk LandmarksDetails from Thirsk Station information panel featuring Thirsk landmarks. View FolioArchitectureDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateInfographic
Cathy Simpson Thirsk Station information panel in situCathy SimpsonThirsk Station information panel in situ View FolioEducationalLandscapesNature
Cathy Simpson Magpies: Two for joy!Cathy SimpsonMagpies: Two for joy!A pair of magpies in a stylised rowan tree.
View FolioAnimalNatureDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigitalDigital art workDigital art.
Cathy Simpson SongthrushCathy SimpsonSongthrushA songthrush in a landscape including foxgloves and snail shells. View FolioAnimalBotanicalNatureDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigitalDigital art workDigital art.
Cathy Simpson Two Turtle DovesCathy SimpsonTwo Turtle DovesTurtle doves in a blossom tree. View FolioAnimalAnimalsBotanicalDecorativeNatureDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigital
Cathy Simpson BlackbirdCathy SimpsonBlackbirdMale blackbird against background of oxeye daisies, buttercups, poppies and annual cornflowers. View FolioAnimalBotanicalDecorativeNatureDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigitalDigital art workDigital art.
Cathy Simpson Goldcrests in larchCathy SimpsonGoldcrests in larchA pair of goldcrests in spring, featuring larch branches with red cones. View FolioAnimalDecorativeNatureDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigitalDigital art workDigital art.
Cathy Simpson Yellow WagtailCathy SimpsonYellow WagtailYellow wagtail on dry stone wall with campanula and ferns. View FolioAnimalBotanicalDecorativeNatureDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigital
Cathy Simpson LarkspurCathy SimpsonLarkspur View FolioBotanicalDecorativeHouse and GardenDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigital
Cathy Simpson PoppiesCathy SimpsonPoppies View FolioBotanicalDecorativeHouse and GardenDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigital
Cathy Simpson DaffodilsCathy SimpsonDaffodils View FolioBotanicalDecorativeHouse and GardenDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigitalDigital art workDigital art.
Cathy Simpson Mushroom MagicCathy SimpsonMushroom Magic View FolioBotanicalDecorativeHouse and GardenNatureDigitalDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateDigital