Elspeth Skinner

Medium: Pen and ink

Artwork:

  • Original artwork

  • Prints

  • Commissions

I am an artist based in the Highlands whose work is fuelled by curiosity and the quiet joy found in small, ordinary moments. I am drawn to a deep sense of ease and wonder invoked by the world around us.

Spending much of my time outdoors, I take inspiration from imagining our reality in different ways: lilies the size of houses, oversized trinkets hidden in lochs, or worlds quietly unfolding alongside our own. Through my work, I hope others find a gentle pause; a space to reconnect with their own moments of contentment and curiosity. Circles frequently appear in my drawings, creating contained spaces that feel safe and secret, while also expressing the vulnerability inherent in sharing them.

Working in pen and ink, I am drawn to the medium’s demand for detail and quiet intensity, embracing its permanence and the careful, deliberate marks it requires.

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Looking forward to hearing from you!