Esme Collins
An artistic chameleon, seamlessly morphing canvases into colourful masterpieces with a wink and a brushstroke.
About
Over the past few years, I have dabbled in a variety of mediums and styles. Depending on the brief, my work takes different forms. Within my pieces, I hope to convey energy whether that be through the colour, linework, composition, or story. My first painting is of a friend of mine, Billy. Despite difficult circumstances, Billy stands and feeds the pigeons every day on the street I live on. I wanted to portray a humble act of kindness amidst urban life. Painting has always been a passion of mine, so it felt incredibly special to commemorate a friend in this way.
Within my practice, I enjoy painting and drawing with the occasional dip into digital art. Social commentary has been injected into my work throughout my time in Dundee. I loved discovering my ‘line’ style with brush pens and putting that energy into a book about environmental issues. The second image is from the development of this book and tackles issues of consumerism and the impact of our waste. I enjoy the immediacy of penwork and the dramatic effect it can have. Designing a cover for ‘The City of Stolen Magic’ was a fun way to put those skills that I have learned to use. I enjoy using bright colours to add mood and atmosphere to my pieces and am looking forward to continuing to do so in my practice.
Billy being Billy
A painting of my friend Billy humbly feeding pigeons.
Bobbing along
Energetic digital piece with linework from a brush pen.
'City of Magic' Penguin Cover
On the front cover, there are two hands clasped together on the front page of a book, with a purple ribbon running through the middle, forming the title. The ribbon frames the writing on the burb and there is a second hand on the back cover.