IslesArt, Scottish Artist

11/09/2026

When art brings people together from across the world. 🫶🎨

Last night was incredibly special, as Adam and I finally got to meet the lovely Davine & Win, who extended their trip in Scotland from their home in California, especially to come and spend some time with us. 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Over a year ago, Win came across my pastel ‘New Dawn’ 🐸 on social media and fell in love with it. Davine soon began following my work too, and from there a lovely friendship grew.

We’ve kept in touch regularly ever since, bonding over our mutual love of animals, with Win often sharing wonderful memories of growing up on her family farm, when one of my pieces brought those memories flooding back
Before long, ‘New Dawn’ and ‘Cock of the North’ 🐓 were making their way across the Atlantic to their home. Something that still feels pretty amazing to me.

And last night there was another little art surprise ahead of their 30th wedding anniversary, Davine surprised Win with a limited-edition print of ‘Blaze’ 🐎.

To finally meet them both in person, after more than a year of messages from thousands of miles apart, was just wonderful. We chatted for hours, laughed lots, and even got to celebrate their incredible 30 years together. 🥂❤️

Thank you both for such a lovely evening, and especially for making the time and extending your travels to come and see us. It genuinely meant so much.

One little frog pastel brought us together from opposite sides of the Atlantic - forever grateful 🫶🤗🤗

10/09/2026

The process of happy Holly the border collie ❤️🐾

09/09/2026

08/09/2026

‘March of Mischief’ 🪿
POV: You’ve made eye contact with a goose, and now it’s too late.
He’s seen you.
He’s changed direction.
And he is now marching towards you with the confidence of someone who has absolutely no respect for personal space. 😆
Just look at that face - the determined stare, the purposeful stride and an expression that says:
“We need to have a word.”
This is exactly why I love capturing animals with character. Sometimes it’s not about creating something serene and beautiful - sometimes it’s about capturing that one expression that makes you wonder what on earth they’re thinking. 😂
And March of Mischief definitely looks like he’s thinking something!

03/09/2026

Do you ever look at a sunset and feel everything inside you become a little quieter?
The day is almost done. The barley fields are still, the last light is stretching across the landscape, and for just a moment…there is nowhere else you need to be.

No rushing.

No noise.

No thoughts of what needs done next.
Just the warmth of the setting sun, the open countryside and that wonderful feeling of simply being present.

'A Moment of Peace'

02/09/2026

The Barrie Box Farm Shop best market incoming!!🍂

🍂🍓 Not long now until our Harvest Market! 🍓🍂

Sunday 13th September | 11am–4pm

We’re getting ready for another brilliant market day here at The Barrie Box! 🌾

🛍️ 40 +amazing local makers & producers
🍔 Delicious street food including Sri Lankan, Korean, Japanese, Italian & Scottish favourites
🍦 Our farm- made berry gelato
☕ Great local coffee
🎨 Face painting & hair braiding
🐶 Dog portraits
🎈 Children’s entertainment Dreamtime Events bounce castle and giant slide

✨ Some of the fantastic vendors joining us:

🍰 The Little Cake Bakers
🛋️ Rowan & Fern Lampshade Design
🖼️IslesArt, Scottish Artist
🏺 Fiona Hughes Pottery
📚 Happy Cottage Book
💐 Southfield Flowers
🍹persie Gin
🍻 Abernyte Brewery
🍫Chocolatia
🦴 Woofylicious Natural Dog Treats
📸 Pawgrap dog portraits
🍪Raw Wild & Concious
🥖 Sour Joe’s Artisan Sourdough
🥒 Brine Waves Pickles
🦌 Pitscandly Farm
🌶️ Allan Chilli Products
🪑 Highwood Furniture
🧀 Drumturk Cheeses
🍹designer cocktails
🧈 Wee K**b of Butter
🍯 Perthshire Honey
🍅Isabella Preserves
🛁 The Soap Farm
🕯️ Myarriella Candles
💍 Templetree Silver
🥕 Arngask Farm
🥬 Good Food Good Feeling
☕️ Little Birdie Coffee
🫖 wondercuppa
🛍️ pentland aromatics
🎁Created by Lindsy
💄Tropic Skincare by Gill
🏹Kettins Community Hub fundraising

🔥 Plus a fantastic line-up of street food!

📍 The Barrie Box
🗓️13th. September SUNDAY
⏰ 11am–4pm
✅ FREE ENTRY
🚗 FREE PARKING

Pop the date in your diary and come spend a lovely September Sunday with us! 🍂🍓

28/08/2026

Wrong colour...right vibe!

‘Blaze’ 🔥🐎
“I’m gonna keep on dancing…” 🎶
There’s a fire in some souls that simply refuses to be tamed.
Blaze is power, speed and strength of character, but more than anything, she represents the freedom to be exactly who you are.
To run your own race.
To feel the fire within you.
To choose your own path and never apologise for it.
Strong. Fearless. Free.
There couldn’t be a more perfect soundtrack for her than Pink Pony Club. 🩷🐎
‘Blaze’ for the wild hearts who were never meant to be tamed.

Professionally framed and ready to hang in your home.

25/08/2026

If you are on tiktok, be nice to have you with me on there too at

23/08/2026

Wee Harry the Jack Russell 🤎🐾
I had the privilege of drawing Harry’s owner’s previous dog many years ago, so when he contacted me again after sadly losing Harry, it felt especially meaningful to be trusted to create another portrait for him.
It's been a busy couple of months, but I knew I had to find a little space for Harry. 🤍 His owner was incredibly patient while waiting for me to complete him, and I really hope this portrait brings some comfort and becomes a special reminder of a much-loved little dog who is so greatly missed. 🌈🐾