Celebrating Kent Mums in Business: Mama Paints

If you have followed me for a while, you will know that I have decided to dedicate a blog post each month to one of the amazing Mum-owned local businesses here in Kent. . There are *so* many wonderful businesses here in Kent which are owned and run by incredible local Mums, and I think it is so important to celebrate them and their achievements!!

This month I am VERY excited to introduce you to the lovely (and super talented!!!!!) Kate McDonald, artist, creator and very proud owner of Mama Paints. I recently spent a lovely morning with Kate, and her very cute - but poorly ☹ - sidekick (that’s the reality of Mum/Biz life!)

We chatted about her *amazing* business and I got to see her working her magic on one of her beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces.

I have to say, I am not sure whether she was able to get in the ‘zone’ with me yakking on, but I could have watched her all day…she really does have an amazing talent.

Mother and Child cuddling - Kent family photography

Tell us about your business and what services you offer?

I sell lovingly hand painted artwork and commissions.

My art is bright, colourful and joyful.

I can work with you to create something that fits your decor and style and I love experimenting with different ideas.

What do you offer to your clients that no-one else does?

Art is something that is very subjective. You can find an artist or style and just think ‘That is so me!’.

When I paint, I paint with colours and styles that make me smile and hope that can be reflected to make others happy.

I live in a house of boys so if I can add pink and glitter I’m happy!

The best thing with hand painted art is that there are no two the same and you really are picking up a one-off!

Where does your inspiration come from?

I’m always looking at different ideas all around me and how to make it my own.

There are so many amazing artists around and I am blown away by the talent and how they have grown their following! I began painting whilst recovering from post-natal depression after my second child and I bought me so much peace during a really tough time.