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Scotland is the country that spoke to my heart in a way I hadn't expected and yet I knew I would love it. Not only the historic charm of Edinburgh and the wild beauty of the countryside, it's the friendly and calm culture of its people that continues to pull at my heart to return. The paintings have begun and I don't think they'll end anytime soon.
Coorie
Before I stepped a foot in the city I knew I would fall in love. Be it sunny, rain or - my personal fave - misty, this city didn't fail to delight me, I can see why it's brought many artists of varying mediums inspiration for their creative practice.
Did you know they allow, if not encourage buskers? Coming across someone regally attired playing the bagpipes on random corners was one of my favourite surprises about this city.
I felt a calm and slightly buzzed energy, it's true what they say, there's a magic to Edinburgh. With its soft autumn foliage against weathered stone, I've imbued all my memories and feelings into this painting.
The name has been chosen to reflect that, keeping up my tradition of choosing a title in the native language, Coorie is a term used to describe being nestled-in or cosied-in.
Acrylic on Canvas
61cm x 76.5cm
Original not available for purchase - prints are available in the shop
In creating this artwork I took artistic licence and focussed on capturing a feeling, the wild beauty of nature and how it was tamed into the castle nestled amongst it all. And completely unintentionally, but as a friend pointed out, it captures much of the traditional tartan colours too. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, they'd draw their inspiration from nature too.
Whether you've visited or not I just know you're going to fall in love with Coorie.
Amongst the brown-grey buildings and fog laden skies there lies a brightly coloured street with its joyful flags strung from building to building.
The place that inspired Diagon Alley and the stories held dear to many in the Harry Potter stories, there is certainly an air of magic and mischief along this vibrant street. With it's slight curve, cobblestones and tons of character and detail every corner you look, I can see how this was a source of inspiration.
It's a street I visited every day when I stayed in Edinburgh and so I knew I had to paint it.
The sky is the moment it all felt like it came together and lucky last the coloured flags, the cherry on top for this painting.
This street always brought me joy not only visually but seeing how much other people enjoyed it so much too, it was infectious!
If you want to paint/colour it in yourself I've created a free downloadable trace and paint file! Check in out under the 'Learn' tab.
Watercolour on paper
20cm x 35cm
$210