Name: Beka Smith

Biography: Beka's portrait career took off In 2005 when she was commissioned by Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge to make a pencil portrait of Dr Charles Leslie Wayper, the distinguished historian, academic educator and Life Fellow of the College. She was so struck by him that she undertook a more involved portrait of Dr Wayper. This was short listed for the BP Portrait Awards 2006 and voted third in ‘The Peoples Choice’. It was exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery, London, Aberdeen Arts Gallery and Bristol Academy of Arts.

Beka has a forthcoming exhibition at Fitzwilliam College Cambridge opening on from the 20th October. Admission is free and it is Open Tuesday- Saturday Noon til 7pm.

Accept Commisions: Yes

Contact Details:

Phone: 07941628641

Hometown: Hythe/London