Hello, I am Ailsa, an abstract artist based in Gosport, Hampshire.
My work is inspired by the changing landscapes near the coast, old boats, tidal edges, wild plants, shifting skies, and the beauty found in places shaped by time.
Using acrylic paint, collage, and mixed media, I create layered, textured paintings that explore ideas of change, the temporary nature of life, and emotional connections.
I’m interested in how art can help us slow down, notice more, and reconnect with ourselves and nature. Through color, texture, and the creative process, my paintings aim to bring a sense of calm, reflection, and renewal.

See a portfolio of my work. Please contact me if any piece interests you.

My latest blog posts:
Six Layers (and Knowing When to Stop)
Since October, I’ve been working on a monthly process, painting a large canvas, then covering…
Keep readingFalmouth: Wind, Water, and Space to Think
In March, I took myself off to Falmouth for a week. I’d never been before,…
Keep readingIf life gives you lemons, at least there’s a name for it
Since my cataract operation in December, I’ve been living with what I can only describe…
Keep readingFinding connection
Last week’s word was connection: from the Latin connectere, meaning “to bind together.” It began…
Keep readingRoots!
This week’s word is roots, quiet, steadfast things that hold life together. You rarely see…
Keep readingStanding on the threshold……
This week’s word is liminality, from the Latin limen, meaning threshold. It describes the space…
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