Rachele Dryden-Smith

RDS is a British contemporary artist based in the Kent countryside, whose work is shaped by a lifelong connection to storytelling, travel, and visual exploration. After training at the Kent Institute of Art and Design and building a successful career in television production, she returned to painting, drawing inspiration from the diverse landscapes she encountered across Europe, America, India, North Africa, and the UK. Her work captures the unique colours, light, and atmosphere of each location, ranging from expressive, gestural landscapes to highly detailed still-life compositions.