Art on a Postcard International Women’s Day Auction - Curated by AOAP

About 

Sophie Harding (she/her) graduated from Central St Martins in 1992 and proceeded to work full time as a freelance illustrator, painter and textile designer creating bestselling images for cards, gift wraps, homewares, magazines and book illustrations for the UK and worldwide. Clients have included Marks and Spencer, Dunoon, The Art Group, Ladybird Books and recently the Cornish Bakery.  
Sophie’s paintings have been shown and sold in galleries since 1988 when she was studying at art school. Her work is focused on simplicity, joy and harmony. She captures the simple joys in life by painting the essence of a scene or group of objects with a strong emphasis on colour and the power it has to evoke positive emotions. 

Education 

BA Hons Fashion and Textile Design, Central St Martins 

Art Foundation, Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design 

Select Exhibitions/Awards 

2022 
RA Summer Show 

Liberty London, selected works 

2019 
RWA Annual Open Exhibition 

Gallery Representation 

New Craftsman 
Byre Gallery 
Josie Eastwood 
Gallery Tresco 
Among the Pines 
Summerhouse Gallery 
Thomas Henry Gallery 
Square Gallery 
Cambridge Contemporary Crafts 
The Art Buyer 

Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork 

I’ve used favourite themes from previous paintings with a much-loved colour palette of pink and red to bring pure joy. 

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