Hello, I’m Ailsa, an artist from Gosport, Hampshire in the UK.
I believe that art – making and viewing – is essential for calming our minds and improving our mental health.
I am a contemporary abstract artist based in Gosport, Hampshire. My intuitive, layered paintings explore the emotional landscape of being human — moments of stillness, resilience, connection, and transformation.
My work often draws inspiration from the industrial beauty of Portsmouth Harbour and the soft drama of the Dorset coastline. I am influenced by artists like John Hoyland and Georgia O’Keeffe, and combine expressive colour with meditative depth. My process is playful and organic, building up rich textures that invite slow looking and emotional reflection.
After a long career in IT, I returned to art and earned her MA in Fine Art in 2016. I have exhibited widely in Hampshire, including solo shows at Portsmouth Cathedral and Guildhall. I share my creative journey openly on Instagram and my blog, connecting with others through honesty, joy, and curiosity.
I believe in the healing power of art — both in making it and in experiencing it. My work offers space to breathe, feel, and reconnect.
“It is only when we are awakened that we realise how much of our lives we’ve actually slept through”
Ellen Langer (Dhiman, 2012)
During the pandemic, I finally took the plunge and built my dream art studio in the garden – no more taking up the spare room! It’s my happy place!
Ailsa Brims Art 