I'm Millie Farmer, 24, an abstract landscape artist based in Newmachar, Aberdeenshire. My work is heavily influenced by the Impressionist movement, specifically their use of colour and light in capturing the essence of a place.
I work mostly from memory and plein air sketches, keeping a rigorous sketchbook practice to record ideas fuels resolved work made in the studio. Using this approach allows me to use my intuition and emotions to guide each brushstroke and create expressive and dynamic pieces.
Drawing from classical landscape elements, I use a limited palette to focus on the essence of a scene, while still incorporating elements that evoke a sense of familiarity. My maximalist approach to making allows me to fully immerse myself in the process and create multiple pieces that truly capture the beauty and energy of the natural world. On completion of the Ba (Hons) Painting at Gray’s School of Art, I am now exhibiting at the Larks Gallery and the Braemar Gallery.