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My Story
Hello and welcome! I’m Angela, a Scottish artist and illustrator who loves to create inspiring and uplifting art. Painting is, for me, such a joyful experience where I get to play and experiment from a place of love and freedom. I believe that art created from this place can change the atmosphere of a space, bringing peace, hope and joy into our surroundings. With each piece of art I create, I want to bring a little piece of heaven to earth!
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Painting and creativity have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I suppose I never grew out of that childlike delight in splashing bright colours onto paper and canvas. I briefly attended art school as a teenager but just didn’t believe that a full time art career was a realistic option for me. So it became a hobby which I returned to on and off through my years at university and into my career as a librarian. It wasn’t until the lockdown of 2020 that I started to paint in earnest. I found it a source of comfort and hope during a difficult time and wanted to share my art with others to bring some light into the darkness. This continues to be my passion.
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My artwork is mainly inspired by the simple pleasures that surround me, both within and without. The flight of a bird, watching the wild flowers grow, the stars twinkling or simply basking in the glow of a loving God and trying to express what that feels like through my art. Slowing down really helps me to cultivate a deeper attentiveness to the wonder and mystery that surrounds and permeates our lives. It is my hope that my art can inspire you on your journey.
I live and create from the west coast of Scotland surrounded by family, friends and my ever supportive rescue cat Zion.
Thanks for visiting.
Angela x