Kay Boyce

Kay Boyce was born in Sheffield and studied illustration at the College for four years before starting work as a freelance illustrator for the production of editorial works: Women weekly, Bella, My Weekly, Sunday Express and Woman's Own.

Kay Boyce illustration has led to her work through major book publishers such as Hodder & Staughton, romantic Wordsworth, Mills & Boon and Mandarin. During this period, she also works of art paintings and drawings were sold at various galleries and exhibitions throughout the United Kingdom, including the gallery and the AOI Barbican Centre, London, The Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester, Gateway and Bearsteps, as well as galleries in Ludlow Shrewsbury, Chester and Knutsford.

Her art has also been sold in the USA And Europe. In 1999, Kay exhibited her work in the Sheffield Art Show, obtaining record prices for her originals.

She finished a draft RADA which includes 23 portraits of famous actors and actresses work with the final evaluation and approved by Sir Richard Attenborough.

Solomon & Whitehead published several Limited Edition Prints by Kay, all of which have been very successful. Her smooth style mixed with a beautiful coloured paper provide a very attractive quality to the way female subjects Kay and her skilful handling of the tissues adds an extra dimension to these magnificent paintings.