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Katie Litton



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The pace of life on Arran makes you internalise, I look out to the sea every morning and feel comfort walking in the forests. Absorbing the changing colours of the seasons, transporting me somewhere else, away from urban life. I am adjusting to my new surroundings, seeing the beauty in the detail. Focusing on the mystery of the places you would normally pass by.



Sweet Amber in the Nettles, oil on canvas



Sweet Amber in the woodland, oil on board



,Mysterious Pinks, oil on canvas



,Under the Waterfall, oil on canvas



Unflinching Pinks, oil on canvas 777mm x780mm



Undaunted, oil on canvas 500mm x700mm



Grasping the light, oil on canvas 772mm x 1027



Bashful Fern, oil on canvas



A graduate in fine art from the Glasgow School of Art, Katie Litton has enjoyed a wide ranging career encompassing interior design, set design and prop making form television. In the last few years a move from her family from London to the stunning surroundings and more relaxed life style of the Isle of Arran has rekindled her passion for painting, inspired by the simple beauty of the flora and fauna of the island.​





Wishing Berries



oil on canvas, white frame



Daydreaming in Pink



oil on canvas, white frame



Wishing Berries



oil on canvas,



Daydreaming in Blue



oil on canvas, white frame



Daydreaming in Pink



oil on canvas



Pendant



oil on canvas



Honeymoon



oil on canvas



Honeymoon



oil on canvas



Wishbone Berries



oil on canvas





Under the Waterfall



oil on canvas



Mysterious Pinks



oil on canvas



Montbretia in the Woodland



oil on canvas



Montbretia in the Woodland



oil on canvas



Berries in Coral



oil on canvas





Enticing the light



Cloudberries



oil, on canvas, 290mm x 360mm



Musing berries



oil on canvas



Under the Wings



oil on board



Wistful



oil on canvas





"I love exploring different cities, especially discovering vintage furniture and objects of interest. I discovered a cute tamburello in a vintage fair in Bologna and had an idea to paint it. These rare pieces look great just hanging from a simple coat peg."



Sweet Amber Tamburello



Oil on drum



Duet, Vintage Tamburello



oil on drum



Joy, Vintage Tamburello



oil on drum



Holly, Vintage Tamburello



oil on drum



Tender, Vintage Tamburello



oil on drum



Coy, Vintage Tamburello



oil on drum



Floating, Vintage Tamburello



oil on drum



Dreamy, Vintage Tamburello



oil on drum



Sweet Amber in Woodland



oil on board





When painting in oils, Katie uses inspirations that featured in her interior design.

"The rhythms of nature’s soft curves and patterns attract me. I find myself constantly pausing to really look closely, absorbing its beauty and the unknown darkness beyond it. In particular, I've been drawn to the symbolism of capturing the energy of the plant stored in its berries for the darker, winter months, which has featured in my work for a long time."

Inspired by the love of Flemish masters using candlelight, Katie considers the contrast of the deep dark against the light and warmth it gives to the form.



Floating waves



oil on canvas



Under the Waterfall



oil on canvas



Montbretia in the Woodland



oil on canvas



Honeymoon



oil on canvas



Mysterious Pinks



oil on canvas



Unflinching Pinks



oil on canvas



Unflinching Pinks



oil on canvas



Sweet Amber in the Woodland



Oil on canvas



Undaunted & under the waterfall



oil on canvas



Katie Litton


Contact me BY mail



katie@katielitton.com