Greyfriars Kirk Gate Painting

PRINTS AVAILABLE ON ALL ARTWORKS - CLICK ON ARTWORK THEN THE PRINT TAB. Angela has a unique blend of talents as an artist, stylist and designer. She originally studied Fashion Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, graduating in 1990, having chosen it over painting as the ‘safer’ career option and an obsession for fashion. Whilst working as a designer, she discovered that her passion lay in creating the finished look and so a successful career in styling began, working with leading photographers and production companies, for over twenty years, shooting advertising campaigns for major international brands. Seven years ago, as a progression from working on shoots and filming, Angela saw an opportunity to create a business, called Paterior Design, designing outdoor living spaces for homeowners. Angela’s original passion for painting was reignited a few years ago when she began painting landscapes for family presents, and was delighted to start receiving commissions thereafter. Initially her work was commission based only, producing nostalgic paintings of clients’ favourite and memorable places until she was given the opportunity to display her paintings on the walls of the Southern Cross, in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. It is a favourite haunt for visitors to the city, and inspired her to paint much loved sights of her hometown. Even as a young artist, Angela considered herself a realist and impressionist painter, and is inspired by the French Impressionists and British artists: John Constable, Edward Seago, Ken Howard, and Kieron Williamson. Her particular love is capturing reflections on water and sunlight on the landscape, aiming to immerse the viewer in the mood and feel of the subject. Angela continues to enjoy commissions and developing her portfolio of paintings of Edinburgh, and other favourite sights around the world.