Biography

Due to my fascination with birds, they are the main subject of my paintings.

Ornithology has always interested me.

In 2015, I started working in my log cabin studio on the East coast of Fife in Scotland and was overwhelmed by the variety of birds and their behaviour in their natural habitats, both at the seaside and in the Highlands and Islands.

Self-taught, I work as a freelance artist specialising in Scottish birds. The paintings are mostly done in acrylics as these allow for strong expression. Sometimes scenes are seen from an unexpected point of view, even adding a pinch of humour.

Watching the sea shore birds Beach combing  has become a hobby as well. My finds, mostly antique sea pottery and unique sea glass, have inspired me to create wonderful mosaics./ sea-cycled.

The opening of my art studio to the public with a garden party in June 2024 was a great success.

Gabi Paterson

July 2024