Based in Edinburgh, Lesley Skeates work is a vibrant representation of Scottish floral scenes and landscapes. Her artistic career has seen a visible shift, beginning previously with medical artistry before her move to floral landscapes and compositions. This transition stems from Lesley’s lifelong affinity to nature and the countryside. Using oils and palette knives, Lesley paints in plain air, capturing the changing scene and seasonal variation of Scottish landscapes in a painterly style. Her emphasis on mark making and gestural splashes and flecks of colour creates evocative, happy and vibrant scenes. Totally immersing herself in her surroundings, witnessing all that the weather, animals and sounds bring, she finds deep solace in creating her beautiful works.