Erraid Gaskell

Erraid Gaskell, born in Perth, Scotland, brings a diverse global perspective to her artistic work, drawing from her childhood on the Black Isle and adolescence in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Her vivid landscapes explore the intersection between reality and imagination, creating paintings that function as both dreamscapes and explorations of place. A graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design with a specialization in Fine Art, Erraid transforms her experiences across continents into captivating visual narratives.

Nocturnal Creative Process

Erraid thrives during nighttime hours, finding her creativity flows best while others sleep. This nocturnal practice directly influences her work, with most recent paintings set after dark—a deliberate choice that shifts her scenes from pure landscape toward dreamscape. Her process involves complex layering techniques, incorporating tissue paper and mixed media elements to evoke the sensations and memories associated with particular locations.

Global Influences and Artistic Vision

Having traveled extensively across Britain, Asia, Scotland, and Australia, Erraid considers herself "a person of many different places." This multicultural exposure profoundly shapes her artistic expression. Working with acrylics, pastels, collage and oils, she creates abstract expressionist works that don't merely replicate nature but explore intense experiences through memory and imagination. Her holistic, instinctive approach combines unusual colors and multiple translucent layers, inviting viewers to experience the magnificence and mystery of the natural world through her distinctive artistic lens.