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Eilidh Stewart

Paintings, Photographs

Eilidh Stewart grew up on the Hebridean island of North Uist. She studied fine art at the University of The Highlands and Islands where she obtained a BA (HONS) in Fine Art during 2013.

Each piece begins as small locational sketches which often aim to capture the ever changing light as well as raw aspects of the sea. Studies are later used as starting points to develop oil paintings, where the varied application of layered textures creates a feeling of depth, whilst reflecting the sea’s movements. Collage and mono printing combine to build up the natural variation of surfaces found on rocks which surround the Hebridean coast.

Eilidh’s prolific approach, combined with a strong passion for subject matter, has seen her work exhibited in reputable galleries throughout Scotland. During 2017, ‘Tides’ her first Solo Exhibition proved successful. Eilidh was selected to have her artist profile published in Vogue Magazine in 2022.

Gallery

The Artist and the Sea

A short film shot around some of Eilidh’s favourite spots in North Uist including Hosta, Clachan Sands and Balranald. Eilidh talks about where her inspiration comes from and why the beaches and seas surrounding Uist feature so prominently in her work.