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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Luna was such a pleasure to paint. I painted her mostly alla prima which stands for at first attempt. #doglovers #petportrakts #huskyworld

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A painting from two years ago. I don't think I have shared the final result :) Oil on panel A3 size #oilpainting #portrait #fineart

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Preparatory sketch for a future oil painting. Done digitally. I'm discovering that it's a great way to study the subject. #pirate #portrait #digitalsketcj #art

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Video of my digital daily doodle. I'm working on a Samsung tablet but I'm trying to apply similar techniques as I would when painting traditionally. #digitalpainting #dailydoodle #portraitpainting

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Daily digital doodle. I'm working on a Samsung tablet but I'm trying to apply similar techniques as I would when painting traditionally. #digitalpainting #dailydoodle #portraitpainting

An elderly lady's portrait. She has blond hair and her face is in the shadow. The background is blue

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Painting a furry baby. Can't share more as the commission is going to be a gift :) #oilpainting #petportraitcommission #dogpainting

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

If you're an artist, how do you feel about painting/drawing hands? Here's a short video of me painting my stepson's arm and hand :) #oilpainting #portraitpainting #handpainting

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Every Winter Olympics I become an expert in figure skating jumps. By the end I can easily recognise each of the six jumps and I'm certain that from now on I will always remember which jump is which.... And then I completely forget everything until the next time #olympics #figureskating

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I made that video ages ago (when the album came out on 17th of January) and never posted it here 😁 #robbiewilliams #britpop vm.tiktok.com/ZNRUnno3v/

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TikTok - Make Your Day

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Whilst one painting is drying on the big easel, I'm painting this small portrait on the plain air easel. It was supposed to be a quick alla prima sketch but I think I might go for more details in the second layer. :) #oilpainting #portrait #oilsketch

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Portrait of Lucy, 11"x14,5" oil on paper. I usually don't work alla prima but this one was painted in one go. A long session but in one layer :) #oilpainting #portraitpainting #oilonboard #portraitofagirl

Portrait of a young woman in a yellow shawl on red background

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Celebrity traitors was brilliant. Obviously the finale was over a week ago but only now I have the time to do some sketching. Mr Stephen Fry was charming as always :) #pencildrawing #stephenfry #celebritytraitorsuk #claudiawinkleman

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

This is so cool! ❤️ Robbie was on Graham Norton's show yesterday promoting his new album. It feels so surreal to see my art on the show that I love, especially with Julia Roberts, Colin Farrel, Benedict Cumberbatch and Gloria Estefan present as well! 😁 #robbiewilliams #britpop

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Did you know that at this point in time 72% of the world's population lives in autocracies – the highest level since 1978? And more are sliding that way fast.

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Portrait of the former Headmaster of the Saint Lawrence College in Ramsgate. He was a wonderful sitter and a pleasure to paint :) 60x75cm oil on panel #portraitpainting #oilpainting #oilonpanel #portraitpainter

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Stjepan Sejic @stjepansejic.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

process on a recently made red sonja cover

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

One of the recent portrait commissions that I had the pleasure to paint. Hope you enjoy! :) 35x50cm oil on panel #portraitpainting #traditionalart #oilpainting

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

I can finally reveal that I have the pleasure and honour of being the artist behind the painting on the cover of Robbie Williams' new album "Britpop"! 😁 The cover and Robbie's new single "Rocket" was just released this morning and it's fantastic! We have lift off! 💥🚀😁 #robbiewilliams #newalbum

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I'm still posting on Instagram. But wondering what the purpose of this platform is anymore. Everyone's reach is limited but it really is painful when you have little following to begin with. I'm not expecting anything from Instagram at this point.

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Bit more painting to share. It's still the first layer so a lot of adjustments will be done in consecutive stages, but the block in layer always looks best as you can see biggest changes happening in a short amount of time :) #oilpainting #brushwork #painting #oilonpanel #portraitpainting

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Close upof a painti gIm working on right nie. Tried to get a nice close up of all the brushwork. :) Still the first stage but hands and face usually receive more attention from me since I love painting rhen. #oilpainting #portraitpainting #handspainting #brushstrokes #closeup #fineart #oilonpanel

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

A painting I finished last year but only just had time to prepare for sharing. :) 35x50cm oil on canvas #oilpainting #portraitpainting #oilportrait #fineartcommission #oiloncanvas

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Portrait of Kevin Nealon. Kevin posed for the portrait last year when he visited London. oil on canvas board 54x81cm. Kevin Nealon is a Hollywood actor and comedian #oilportrait #oilpainting #kevinnealon #portraitpainting #art #painting

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

So happy to announce that I'm one of the finalists in the 17th Art Renewal Center International Salon Competition! Thank you to all the jurors and congratulations to all the finalists and winners! The other cool thing is: my work (Lucy's portrait - "Serenity") is going to the MOON! 😁

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KarrahE @karrahe.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

The only OC piece I've done for myself in recent years! This is my lil Karrah :D #art

Painting of a shy blonde woman wearing a red hooded cloak and green tunic

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Emily Hare @emilyhare.com · 05/01/2025

Enzo has found a new home! So thrilled. He will be making his way to his new owner this week. He’s made with air dry clay and painted with acrylics. I’ll be making more sculptures this year :) #sculpture #creature #cute

A sculpture of a blue monster with a pink tummy and pink bottom sitting and begging a bit like a dog would. He has a big grin and his eyes are closed in delight.

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Fresh off the easel! Still drying so taking up front photos is a bit tricky. Once the painting is dry I'll be able to scan it properly and share it again 😊 #kevinnealon #oilpainting #oilportrait #portraitpainting #portraitartist #fineart #fineartportrait #portraitinoils #saturdaynightlive

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Public consultation. They want to hear your opinion so let them hear it. I personally hate comparing the creative industry which is really, if you think about it, thousands of years old with a 2 year old AI industry as if they're both the same and deserve the same level of "protection".

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

1K followers here on Bluesky! Thank you to everyone who is following me and sharing my posts. I appreciate it more than you know! 🥰

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

After the second round of judging at Art Renewal Center, I am happy to announce that my painting called "Serenity" is now one of the finalists! 😁🥰 #portraitpainter #artrenewalcenter #oilpaintint #oilportrait #portraitpainting #fineart #traditionalpainting #fineartcommissions

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Kate Oleska - Portrait Artist / Illustrator @kateoleska.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Portrait of Paul and a photo of him standing right next to it at Royal Institite of Oil Painters exhibition in London a few years ago :) #oilpainting #oilportrait #portraitpainting #portraitart #portraitartist #fineart #traditionalart #oilpainting

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