CAT GOWARD
Art for those who feel at home in the mountains
Bringing the feeling of the mountains into your home
Whether it’s a summit you conquered, a trail that changed you or a landscape you never want to forget, I create atmospheric mountain paintings that keep those memories alive long after the adventure is over.
My own journey back to painting began while hiking the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas. I realised that photographs could show what the mountains looked like - but not how it felt to be there.
I started painting to hold onto my own mountain memories. Now I help other people hold onto theirs.
✓ Original contemporary mountain paintings
✓ Bespoke commissions inspired by your photographs and memories
✓ Buy directly from the artist
✓ Free worldwide shipping
✓ Collected and commissioned by mountain lovers worldwide
Available Original Mountain Paintings
Original oil painting on canvas
76 × 102 cm | 30 × 40 in
Unframed
Drifting Summit is an original abstract mountain painting inspired by the fleeting moments on the Annapurna Circuit when distant Himalayan peaks reveal themselves through the clouds.
Soft pink and cool blue tones surround a solitary snow-covered summit emerging through drifting mist, capturing the quiet, ethereal beauty of the Himalayas.
Rather than focusing on fine detail, this contemporary mountain painting uses atmosphere, colour and light to recreate the feeling of being high in the mountains. The minimalist composition and open space give the painting a calm, contemplative quality.
A one-of-a-kind original, Drifting Summit brings the serenity and atmosphere of the mountains into the home - a piece of contemporary mountain art for collectors who feel most at home among the peaks.
Have a question about this painting? Contact me at info@catgowardart.com
Original oil painting on canvas
91 × 71 cm | 36 × 28 inches
Unframed
Lion’s Head at Dusk is an original Cape Town mountain painting inspired by the distinctive silhouette of Lion’s Head as the last light fades across the South African landscape. The mountain rises beneath an atmospheric dusk sky, capturing the changing colour and mood of Cape Town at the end of the day.
Painted in oil on canvas, layers of colour and expressive brushwork create depth across the sky and surrounding landscape. The simplified composition draws attention to the recognisable form of Lion’s Head and the dramatic light that transforms the mountain at sunset.
Blending abstraction with impressionistic detail, Lion’s Head at Dusk captures the atmosphere of Cape Town rather than every physical detail - focusing on shifting light, colour and the feeling of watching dusk settle over the landscape.
A one-of-a-kind piece of Cape Town art, this original painting brings the atmosphere of South Africa’s mountains into the home - ideal for collectors drawn to Lion’s Head paintings, contemporary landscape art and places that hold special memories.
Original oil painting on canvas
76 × 102 cm | 30 × 40 in
Unframed
Fire Summit captures a fleeting moment when the mountains appear to ignite beneath the last light of day. Emerging through layers of mist and atmosphere, the snow-covered peaks glow with intense crimson and ember tones, contrasting against the deep blue landscape below.
Inspired by the Annapurna Circuit trek, this original mountain landscape painting explores the relationship between strength and stillness, capturing the dramatic light and atmosphere of the Himalayas.
Part of Into Thin Air collection, Fire Summit is a statement piece for those who feel connected to adventure, exploration and the beauty of the mountains.
Have a question about this painting? Contact me at info@catgowardart.com
“The painting looks incredible in real life and has become one of my favourite pieces. Cat’s use of colour is amazing and the entire process, from delivery to presentation, was flawless.”
Mountain paintings that capture how it feels to be there
My contemporary mountain paintings are inspired by the atmosphere, light and emotion of high-altitude landscapes - from the Himalayas to the Alps I've explored on foot.
Working in oils, I combine expressive colour, layered skies and semi-abstract mountain forms to capture more than simply what a landscape looks like. I want each painting to evoke the feeling of being there - the changing light, distant peaks and sense of space you remember long after returning home.
Every original mountain painting is created by hand in my London studio, making each piece completely unique.
Painted by hand. Inspired by adventure.
Every painting begins with a place, a memory or a feeling I want to hold onto. I build each landscape by hand in oils, layering colour and texture to create the atmosphere of mountains experienced in the wild.
My own paintings are inspired by landscapes I've explored on foot, while commissions begin with your photographs and memories - transforming a mountain that means something to you into an original piece of art.
Collected by mountain lovers around the world
Original paintings and bespoke commissions have found homes with mountain lovers across the UK, Europe, the USA and the UAE.
“Wow, it looks awesome! We can’t wait to frame it and hang it on the wall”
“WOW, it’s beautiful. We absolutely love it!”
“I adore it! Thanks for making this such a fun experience.”