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@arty_eilidh

Eilidh McKell

Previous creative projects are available to view here. Click here for more information regarding art and music tutoring.

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Recently working on top of this painting from Corpach. Thinking of James Whistler’s nocturnes and colours and loose brushstrokes. Not finished yet, but interested to see where it’s heading. More of a study of blues and brushstrokes I think…

Recently working on top of this painting from Corpach. Thinking of James Whistler’s nocturnes and colours and loose brushstrokes. Not finished yet, but interested to see where it’s heading. More of a study of blues and brushstrokes I think…

Shipwreck in Corpach ⚓️

#corpach #oilpainting #corpachshipwreck #pleinair

Shipwreck in Corpach ⚓️

#corpach #oilpainting #corpachshipwreck #pleinair

From my week painting in the Highlands with @ayrshireatelieroffineart 🎨

#pleinair #oilpainting #corrour #highlands

From my week painting in the Highlands with @ayrshireatelieroffineart 🎨

#pleinair #oilpainting #corrour #highlands

Beginnings of a shipwreck scene in Corpach

#corpach #pleinair #fortwilliam #corpachwreck

Beginnings of a shipwreck scene in Corpach

#corpach #pleinair #fortwilliam #corpachwreck

Glenfinnan viaduct 🚂

#ayrshireatelieroffineart #glenfinnanviaduct

Glenfinnan viaduct 🚂

#ayrshireatelieroffineart #glenfinnanviaduct

Glen Nevis 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#oilpaint #pleinair

Glen Nevis 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#oilpaint #pleinair

Plein air painting in Corrour this week

Plein air painting in Corrour this week

A wee landscape study by Ben Nevis. Working with the ever changing light in plein air. 🌥️

A wee landscape study by Ben Nevis. Working with the ever changing light in plein air. 🌥️

Current work in progress 🐾

When deciding what area to work on next in a painting, I sometimes look at it through a black and white filter to compare the tonal variations, turn it upside down, look at it in a mirror, or leave it sitting on the table indefinitely.. 🔍

Current work in progress 🐾

When deciding what area to work on next in a painting, I sometimes look at it through a black and white filter to compare the tonal variations, turn it upside down, look at it in a mirror, or leave it sitting on the table indefinitely.. 🔍

I had a wonderful time attending the Articulation Prize competition’s North East final at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle. It was a pleasure coordinating this inspiring project for Ampleforth College, where A-level Fine Art students had the chance to share their passion for art through developing their research, writing, and oral presentation skills.

A special congratulations to Hannah (Y12), who represented Ampleforth as our finalist. She delivered a thoughtful and insightful presentation on Yves Klein’s International Klein Blue 79, questioning the concepts and the value of modern art. Although she narrowly missed out on a place in the Grand Final, we’re proud to see her join the National Gallery’s Articulation Alumni Network, opening doors to a wealth of exciting opportunities.

Our KS3 Art scholars were also invited to join the trip, and treated to a private tour of the gallery. Looking forward to seeing more of our students continue to develop their talents and passion for the arts.

#ArticulationPrize #ArtHistory #AmpleforthCollege #FineArt #PublicSpeaking #NationalGallery

I had a wonderful time attending the Articulation Prize competition’s North East final at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle. It was a pleasure coordinating this inspiring project for Ampleforth College, where A-level Fine Art students had the chance to share their passion for art through developing their research, writing, and oral presentation skills.

A special congratulations to Hannah (Y12), who represented Ampleforth as our finalist. She delivered a thoughtful and insightful presentation on Yves Klein’s International Klein Blue 79, questioning the concepts and the value of modern art. Although she narrowly missed out on a place in the Grand Final, we’re proud to see her join the National Gallery’s Articulation Alumni Network, opening doors to a wealth of exciting opportunities.

Our KS3 Art scholars were also invited to join the trip, and treated to a private tour of the gallery. Looking forward to seeing more of our students continue to develop their talents and passion for the arts.

#ArticulationPrize #ArtHistory #AmpleforthCollege #FineArt #PublicSpeaking #NationalGallery

We’ve started another project in the Junior boarding house! Y7&8 students have been inspired by artist Bridget Wilkinson. 🐠🦞🌊🐬🐙🪸🦀🐚
#bridgetwilkinsonart #mural #boardingschool

We’ve started another project in the Junior boarding house! Y7&8 students have been inspired by artist Bridget Wilkinson. 🐠🦞🌊🐬🐙🪸🦀🐚
#bridgetwilkinsonart #mural #boardingschool

A study in oils after Degas’ The Ballet Class, 1874. I loved practicing some impressionist techniques after visiting the original painting earlier this year in the Musee D’Orsay 🎨🩰

#impressionism #degas #oilpainting #oilpaintings #ballerina

A study in oils after Degas’ The Ballet Class, 1874. I loved practicing some impressionist techniques after visiting the original painting earlier this year in the Musee D’Orsay 🎨🩰

#impressionism #degas #oilpainting #oilpaintings #ballerina

I loved painting this study, based on Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith and her Maidservant c.1615.

#florenceart #artschool #oilpainting #artemisia #gentileschi

I loved painting this study, based on Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith and her Maidservant c.1615.

#florenceart #artschool #oilpainting #artemisia #gentileschi

Skeleton study, white pencil
#stilllife

Skeleton study, white pencil
#stilllife

Still life observations 🦴

Still life observations 🦴

Small observational study of light. 💡
White pencil on black card.

Small observational study of light. 💡
White pencil on black card.

Enjoying the process 🖌️
#artemisia #oilpainting

Enjoying the process ��🖌️
#artemisia #oilpainting

Loved painting the fabrics in this study
#edgardegas #oilpainting #oilpaintingstudy

Loved painting the fabrics in this study
#edgardegas #oilpainting #oilpaintingstudy

Degas study in oil.

#edgardegas #oilpainting #oilpaintingstudy

Degas study in oil.

#edgardegas #oilpainting #oilpaintingstudy

Degas study in oil
#edgardegas #oilpainting

Degas study in oil
#edgardegas #oilpainting

Early stages of Degas study in oil 🩰
#degas #oilpainting

Early stages of Degas study in oil 🩰
#degas #oilpainting

Still life study - negative space

Still life study - negative space

Oil paint study 👀
First project completed in Florence 🇮🇹
#florence #accademiadartefirenze #oilpainting

Oil paint study 👀
First project completed in Florence 🇮🇹
#florence #accademiadartefirenze #oilpainting

Studies from ‘Drawing A Head’ sessions at the Royal Drawing School ✏️

Studies from ‘Drawing A Head’ sessions at the Royal Drawing School ✏️

The next Junior House mural is underway with the helping hands of Y7 & 8 students 🤩

The next Junior House mural is underway with the helping hands of Y7 & 8 students 🤩

Started something new 🎨

Started something new 🎨

Collection of life drawings experimenting with capturing movement in the @royaldrawingschool

#lifedrawing #charcoal

Collection of life drawings experimenting with capturing movement in the @royaldrawingschool

#lifedrawing #charcoal

Our Hockney-esque Junior House mural is taking shape… lots of layers and fantastic contributions from Y7&8 students 🎨
#JHAC #workinprogress #hockney #studentartwork

Our Hockney-esque Junior House mural is taking shape… lots of layers and fantastic contributions from Y7&8 students 🎨
#JHAC #workinprogress #hockney #studentartwork

Favourite study I drew in the V&A, Michelangelo’s Dying Slave.

#drawingmarathon #royaldrawingschool

Favourite study I drew in the V&A, Michelangelo’s Dying Slave.

#drawingmarathon #royaldrawingschool

Lovely day spent drawing in the V&A and talking about art with @daymar1968 @michellemjager @conterfeyter 🤩

#royaldrawingschool #drawingmarathon

Lovely day spent drawing in the V&A and talking about art with @daymar1968 @michellemjager @conterfeyter 🤩

#royaldrawingschool #drawingmarathon

Life drawing in the Royal Drawing School ✍️

#drawingmarathon #royaldrawingschool #lifedrawing

Life drawing in the Royal Drawing School ✍️

#drawingmarathon #royaldrawingschool #lifedrawing

Bit of improv 🎷

Bit of improv 🎷

Small fabric study, tones of red acrylic 💃
#acrylicpainting #art

Small fabric study, tones of red acrylic 💃
#acrylicpainting #art

Biro 🌷

#biro #birodrawing #flowerart

Biro 🌷

#biro #birodrawing #flowerart

Acrylic | pencil | coloured pencil studies from a while ago 🍎

Acrylic | pencil | coloured pencil studies from a while ago 🍎

🦩

@edinburghzoo #edinburgh #edinburghzoo #naturephotography #edinburghphotography #photooftheday #photography #nature #pink

🦩

@edinburghzoo #edinburgh #edinburghzoo #naturephotography #edinburghphotography #photooftheday #photography #nature #pink

Springtime 🌸

Springtime 🌸

From Venice🕯️

#murano #venice #glassblowing

From Venice🕯️

#murano #venice #glassblowing

🦎

@zooberlin @lumix
#lumix #lumixdmctz100 #panasonic #panasoniclumix

🦎

@zooberlin @lumix
#lumix #lumixdmctz100 #panasonic #panasoniclumix

🐊

@zooberlin @lumix
#lumix #lumixdmctz100 #panasonic #panasoniclumix

🐊

@zooberlin @lumix
#lumix #lumixdmctz100 #panasonic #panasoniclumix

Start of a figure study in pencil ✏️

Start of a figure study in pencil ✏️

Pencil and acrylic study 2016

🎨Found my work in the Art Department’s digital archives 😍

Pencil and acrylic study 2016

🎨Found my work in the Art Department’s digital archives 😍

Photos and artists they remind me of:
1. Beach stall in Dieppe ~ Ed Ruscha, especially his Standard Station 1966 screen print.
2. Tree outside the Music department window during Golden hour. KLIMT.
3. View from Pickering Castle ruins ~ Romanticists.
4. Helmsley Castle ruins ~ Caspar David Friedrich, especially his Abbey in the Oakwood.

Photos and artists they remind me of:
1. Beach stall in Dieppe ~ Ed Ruscha, especially his Standard Station 1966 screen print.
2. Tree outside the Music department window during Golden hour. KLIMT.
3. View from Pickering Castle ruins ~ Romanticists.
4. Helmsley Castle ruins ~ Caspar David Friedrich, especially his Abbey in the Oakwood.

🔎 Vintage evening gowns drawn in biro, found in one of my 2017/18 notebooks

🔎 Vintage evening gowns drawn in biro, found in one of my 2017/18 notebooks

Section of a sketchbook 🔎
Inspo Art History module: Classicism and the Arts of Christianity

Section of a sketchbook 🔎
Inspo Art History module: Classicism and the Arts of Christianity

C'est moi

C'est moi

Highlight from Naples - Vesuvius by Andy Warhol 1985 🌋

Highlight from Naples - Vesuvius by Andy Warhol 1985 🌋

Oil pastel study 🫑

Oil pastel study 🫑

🔎Section of a sketchbook🔎 Inspired by Art History module: Classicism and the Arts of Christianity

#arthistory

🔎Section of a sketchbook🔎 Inspired by Art History module: Classicism and the Arts of Christianity

#arthistory

Beginnings of an illustration ✏️🌿

Beginnings of an illustration ✏️🌿

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