I am a visual artist, making semi-abstract paintings of the local landscape and natural world using digital software.

I also work in oil, gouache, collage and other mixed media however recently I have found that digital painting suits my immediate style of working and has developed my use of colour. It has also allowed me to be more experimental in how I approach and start a piece of work: this has helped me to keep a looseness to my work which I prefer. My natural style has always been slightly abstracted; I have an idea of a subject, possibly the colours and then I enjoy seeing where the layering of paint takes me.

The landscape and natural history of the Outer Hebrides is my inspiration; I try to capture the movement the wild weather presents us with and the way it transforms my windowed views throughout any given day. I enjoy exploring the islands and will often be found sketching or taking photographs which I will use in my work.

PLEASE NOTE that unfortunately Holly is unable to take part in this years Summer Open Studio event, but please contact her if you are interested in her artwork.