She finds inspiration in sand and sea surrounded by vast, shifting skies...
Allison Young, a landscape artist originally from Stirling, graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with First Class Honours. She currently works and lives in Edinburgh, drawing inspiration from the Scottish landscape's dramatic coastlines and ever-changing skies. Her artistic practice is deeply rooted in capturing the emotional essence of places that bring her joy and personal connection.
Artistic Inspiration
Allison's work focuses on landscapes she has personally experienced, walking along beaches in varying weather conditions. She meticulously documents these scenes through sketches and photographs, returning repeatedly to the same locations to capture the nuanced changes of seasons and atmospheric conditions.
Painting Techniques
Working primarily in oil and acrylic on canvas, Allison Young employs a diverse range of techniques. Her method transitions between bold, thick brushstrokes that capture the energetic movement of crashing tides and delicate, thin paint applications that delicately render the subtle shifts of clouds across dawn's reddening sky.