When was the last time you created something simply for the joy of it? Painting en plein air – outdoors in the fresh island air – invites you to let go of pressure and reconnect with curiosity. On the Isle of Mull, the changing skies, wild coastline, and shifting colours encourage you to slow down,…
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How My Mindful Art Weekends Began Through Community Art During the winter months, my friend and I hosted another series of successful community art workshops through Island Hearts For Art in the Community. What began as a way to bring people together creatively during the quieter season quickly became something much more meaningful. We saw…
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My name is Aska Marzec. I have lived and painted Scottish landscapes for 16 years now on the stunning Isle of Mull. My dream is to see and paint other Scottish Islands also. Last year I hired a bike and a buggy for my tent. Cycled from Barra to North Uist in September. Stayed and…
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DAY 3 This wasn’t the next official camping site along the Hebridean Way but a life-saving spot for me. A short detour off the main road and I discover a stunning stretch of South Uist coastline. What turned out to be the best location with a view, the best spot for doing some pleinair painting…
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DAY 2 Cycle for the ferry to Eriskay The landscape of Barra has proven a little more hilly than I’d imagined with houses scattered in between. I always wanted to see the Hebridean houses with red roofs. To my joy, I found those while cycling to the northwest side of Barra towards the Barra airport.…
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This cycle isn’t going to be the one of a professional cyclist aiming to finish the whole Hebridean Way in 2,3 days time. My aim is to explore the Islands landscape, do watercolour sketches and observe how the landscape is changing. Timescale 3-10/09/2021 Fairly soon I become aware of how far I can cycle in…
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You haven’t heard from me for a while now. A lot has changed since my last blog back in January. It seems like a long year dictated by Covid 19. SPRING 2021 is nearly ending. Relatively dry spring with decent number of sunny days. Our tomato plants, replanted into bigger pots, seem to be well…
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Winter differ to summer on Mull While in the summer season the island is bustling with commotion, winter peaceful and tranquil. The island is quiet, visitors leave and it’s possible to hear “complete silence”. Immerse yourself in the stunning vast landscape. You can see more photos of Tobermory in a winter in my Facebook page…
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Taking the Leap: My London Exhibition Experience Stepping Into the Art World I’d like to share some news with you—both exciting and a little thought-provoking.This is my first-hand glimpse of stepping into the wider art world from my small island studio here in Scotland. Saying Yes to Opportunity The exciting part is that I was…
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Scottish Island Art sharing travel inspirations and reflections. My summer visit to Poland. Only just managed to see the golden bales of hay, all ready and waiting in line to be picked up. Winter feed for cows. The harvested grains will be made into bread. Contrasting dark clouds over the golden fields. Looking like a…
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I have a new website open now. Hurrah! You’ll find my Island landscape paintings and new artwork made with resin. My Island lockdown series. To celebrate opening of the new website and to make a difference with my art, I am offering a large limited edition of 25 ONLY giclee prints of my Commemorative 2020…
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Title ” Lismore Rainbow – a sign of peace, hope and a promise” There are ONLY 25 large limited edition giclee prints of the painting I am donating half of the funds raised to Glen Iosal. Towards creating outdoor area where tenants can sit out and socialise. The painting was inspired by the last few…
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