Hello, I am Ailsa, an abstract artist from Gosport, Hampshire.
Exciting news! I’ve just released new abstract acrylic paintings – you can see the series here.
This series is authentic, painted slowly and intuitively, from the soul.
I’m proud of these pieces. They have the colour and texture I love but with a new spaciousness, and strength.
They’ve been a joy to create: built up over time, with layer after layer, until they felt whole.

FREE DOWNLOAD!
Mindfulness and art saved me, and I created a free pdf download of what I wish I’d known when starting. If you’re curious about mindfulness, this booklet will help.
A free 20-page illustrated guide to help you understand mindfulness and begin practicing it in ways that work for you.
🪄 What’s Inside:
- Simple, non-preachy definitions of what mindfulness actually is
- Practical ways to weave it into your day—even if you only have 5 minutes
- Quotes, reflections, and beautiful imagery to inspire calm
- My personal book, website, and podcast recommendations
- All wrapped in a visually soothing booklet, featuring my original art and photography


New Beginning 2025, acrylic on watercolour paper.
My latest blog posts:
Finding connection
Last week’s word was connection: from the Latin connectere, meaning “to bind together.” It began…
Keep readingRoots!
This week’s word is roots, quiet, steadfast things that hold life together. You rarely see…
Keep readingStanding on the threshold……
This week’s word is liminality, from the Latin limen, meaning threshold. It describes the space…
Keep readingMy creative hug for October (and a peek at my big project)
October’s been full of small experiments that have made me get excited about my art…
Keep readingSerendipity and the Art of Letting Go
This week’s word is serendipity – those happy accidents that seem to find you when…
Keep readingNot everything needs to be understood…..
Not everything needs to be understood. Some things are meant to be felt and experienced.…
Keep readingMy interests are:
- Expressing how I feel about the landscape around me in a way that is authentic for me
- Using mindful photography to practice staying present and so improving mental health
- Exploring abstract acrylics and collage, to express inner feelings and facilitate personal growth.





