Based in North Yorkshire, Olivia Dunn is a figurative artist whose practice is deeply rooted in a lifelong passion for drawing. Her academic background is uniquely dual-natured; after completing a degree in Fine Art, she went on to obtain a degree in Psychology. These two disciplines now converge at the heart of her work, where she explores the complexities of the female form through the lens of portraiture. Olivia’s paintings are heavily influenced by the traditions of classical portraiture. She uses the medium to investigate the delicate interplay between the gaze, vulnerability, and human connectedness. Her work is characterised by a strong narrative element—each piece is a sensitive reflection of the emotional depths and inner lives of her subjects. Professional Recognition & AwardsOlivia is an Associate member of both the Society of Women Artists (ASWA) and the Society of Graphic Fine Art (ASGFA). Her technical skill and evocative style have earned her numerous prestigious accolades within the British art community: Rosemary & Co Award, Royal Institute of Oil Painters (2025)SWA Rosemary Award, Society of Women Artists (2025)Best in Show, Society of Graphic Fine Art (2024)The Caran d'Ache Award, The Pastel Society (2023)Treadwell Materiality Award, Gallery Green & Stone (2023) In addition to her awards, Olivia has exhibited with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and is a featured exhibiting artist with Adrian Hill Fine Art.