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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Hot Off the Easel – Puffins on Lunga Released Today If you love puffins, wild islands, and Scottish seascapes, this one’s for you. There’s something magical about the way puffins gather on Lunga’s sea cliffs – full of life, colour, and quiet energy. I recently revisited that memory on canvas, and I’m excited to share…
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ISLAND HEARTS FOR ART. Creative Crafts in Company Our motto is Creative Crafts in Company. Our values are Spirituality-centred. We are an inclusive space for all. We value Individuals and Communities. We enjoy fun and laughter. In addition to being creative and having fun in the Community, these play sessions are about helping the churches…
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Last year, I decided to return to the Outer Hebrides. Returned in June 2024 inspired and motivated to capture its stunning beauty. I want to share it with you. Travel I crossed 154 miles and took 3 CalMac ferry journeys. Crossing from Tobermory to Kilchoan, followed by the Mallaig to Armadale ferry on Skye…
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On the 4th of August, I set off to the Outer Hebrides for 10 days. My trip to the Isles of Lewis and Harris was very special, leaving me in awe of nature, of God, and of creation. I was embarking on a journey which I knew had been very inspiring for many people before…
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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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Mull and Iona Arts Trail Open Studios 2023 event is taking place for the first time over the Easter weekend Friday 7th to Monday the 10th. All over Mull and Iona. For the first time, over 50 artists on Mull and Iona invite visitors and residents to see their artwork in 25 venues all over…
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DAY 6 As much as I wanted to explore the Outer Hebrides more, it was time to come back. The mist and the midges hadn’t left that day until late morning. Remember the taxi driver John. He kindly came to give me a lift back to Eriskay. We set off after securely attaching the bike…
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DAY 5 I especially liked the Otter’s Edge Campground because it had a Communal kitchen with comfy chairs where I could sit reading even though it was dark outside. I met another Polish girl who was walking the whole Hebridean Way (that’s 2 weeks). She chose to walk it North to South. This means wind…
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DAY 4 Next morning the weather looked promising although still windy. However southerly wind when cycling north starting from the Isle of Barra is good news. Sad to leave this remote spot, I’ve taken the last walk along a windswept beach. Outer Hebrides are famous for machair, a fertile low-lying grassy plain. It begins to…
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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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