Georgie Bell is busy planning her next solo show. After a sell-out exhibition at the beginning of 2020, she’s got everything crossed that Covid restrictions won’t prevent her from hosting another in 2021. The 25-year-old thrives on company and, while the three-month summer lockdown didn’t really affect her daily studio routine, she’s keen to reconnect with the world. “I really love socialising and being around people,” admits the Inverness-born abstract artist.
Most of Bell’s work is commissioned and she goes out of her way to ensure each piece speaks directly to the client for whom it is destined. She sees the canvas as an extension of its new owner’s life, so she integrates their home into her work, considering everything from the way the light might stream into the room to the frame that would be most appropriate for it. To her, this is not just an isolated art purchase; it’s a part of its owner’s character. It’s also the way she hopes her work can be accessible to everyone.
“I’ve always wanted my paintings to be something that everyone could have,” she explains. “I’m not pretentious and my customers come to me from all walks of life, which I love.”
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Escape BOATH HOUSE
An inspirational Georgian manor house in the north-east offers sanctuary to artists, poets and the curious of spirit
Escape THE LOOKOUT
Sun-drenched interiors, right on the beach - it's hard to believe this is Scotland
"It still feels like home. Just nicer"
The owners of this house in Edinburgh didn't intend to give it a complete makeover, but once they started they just couldn't stop
A SCOTTISH LOVE STORY
You need passion to persevere through a lengthy restoration project. Thankfully for this rambling old lodge in Highland Perthshire, its new owners were already head over heels
CLEAN AND POLISH
Ten years in the making, this one-time dental surgery in Portobello has been reshaped as an elegant, practical family home
MEET THE MAKER RACHEL MACLELLAN
You might think the process is purely creative, but designing knitted textiles requires a deep understanding of geometry and pattern calculations. It is intricate and often mathematical. I have learned that knitting demands a constant balance between artistry and engineering. Creating a new textile involves not only selecting colours and yarns but also considering the tensile strength, elasticity and drape of the material. That way, I ensure the final product is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. To me, this blend of creativity and technical precision is a fascinating aspect of knitted textile design.
IN THE KITCHEN AT PARTIES
It's all in the details for this slick and multifunctional entertainment space
JUST A HINT OF PINK
This family-orientated Georgian kitchen gets an upgrade in both footprint and finish
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Beauty and the best of Scotland on the shores of Loch Ness
LAURA THOMAS
The environmentalist has become a very successful entrepreneur whose products are stocked by Scotland's best hotels