THE PAINTER’S STUDIO

2023 | Pencil, paper | 42cm x 29.7cm

The Painter’s Studio illustration portrays the interior of a Ramsey Garden flat named ‘The Painter’s Studio,’ which was once the creative sanctuary of Allan Ramsay, the renowned Scottish portrait artist.

Crafted with a blend of Prismacolor pencils on watercolour paper, the piece revolves around the window's perspective, offering a glimpse of the enchanting Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh New Town skyline at Christmas time. The festive charm blankets the scene with twinkling lights adorning the streets, creating a magical ambiance that infuses the artwork with a warmth and joy unique to the holiday season.

Illustration of a cityscape viewed through a decorative black fence with a Ferris wheel and historic buildings in the background at dusk.
Illustration of an interior room with a large window showing an outdoor view. Outside, a Ferris wheel and buildings are visible against a sunset sky. Inside the room, there's a couch, pillows, a floor lamp, and an easel.