Description
Stone Wall with Bluebells Islay is a painting taken from a trip to Islay in which I was inspired to paint the beautiful bluebells in spring time. There is something magical about old farm walls as they crumble and gain moss and lichen over time.
I am a visual artist based in Midlothian, Scotland. I create paintings of woodland landscapes and gnarled trees that I come across on my walks through nature. These woodlands are mainly in Scotland with some abroad in Europe and Canada. I make my work using water mixable oil paint on canvas to avoid extra fumes whilst I’m working at my studio in Edinburgh.
Colour plays a very important role in these works. Warm and unusual hues of pinks, oranges and reds set off the lush green tones of the foliage around. I enjoy making drawings of animals using fine liner pens with some additions of paint. I particularly enjoy creating drawings of the native and plentiful wildlife in Scotland. Always, I am working to expand the selection of these animals.
I was born in North Wales and lived by the sea. Often, I enjoyed unique sunsets from my window and the beautiful landscapes of the area. As a student, I completed my undergraduate degree in Fine Art at Newcastle University (2012-2016). Later, I also completed an MSc in History of Art, Theory and Display at the University of Edinburgh (2020-2022). I lived in Toronto, Canada for two years before moving to Midlothian and settling there since 2018.
The Stone Wall with Bluebells Islay painting is available to buy. Please contact me here for more details.
