Katie Vallance is the Official Ruby Tree live illustrator for Goodwood 2026

Creating quiet portrait sketches in remembrance and celebration of much-loved dogs.

Her work begins with a simple, observed moment and is later developed into a finished oil painting in the studio. You can ask Katie any questions by sending her a text, video or audio message using the chat box bottom right 

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Back in the studio, this is carefully developed into a finished oil painting not just capturing likeness.

But something of their presence, their character, and the small details that make them unmistakably yours. What begins as a moment becomes something you can return to.

A framed painting of a dog, resting its head on the ground, on a white wall. The painting is surrounded by large, rough wooden beams in a rustic setting.
Painting of a black dog with one eye closed, framed in white, displayed on an easel.
Painting of a golden retriever dog framed in white, hanging on a wall.
Framed painting of a happy black and white dog with its tongue out on a white wall, held by a person's hands.