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Tess Dunlop Solo Art Exhibition at Colinton Arts, Edinburgh

Chasing the Light – Scottish Landscapes in Colour

I’m thrilled to announce my first solo exhibition, Chasing the Light, at Colinton Arts Gallery, Edinburgh (14 August – 12 September 2025). The show brings together over 60 of my paintings, exploring Scotland’s coastlines, hills and horizons in vibrant colour and shifting light.

A heartfelt thank you to all who came to the the preview evening on Thursday 14 August, 6–9pm to celebrate the opening! You coming along meant the world to me – and you were all so complimentary about my art 🙂

From the dramatic steel spans of the Forth Bridge, glowing in fiery sunsets, to the wide horizons of North Berwick and Portobello’s shoreline, I aim to capture the energy and atmosphere of Scotland’s seascapes and landscapes.

Alongside these vistas are more intimate works: figures and nudes, as well as family scenes on the beach that celebrate connection, play and memory. Each piece reflects a fascination with how light transforms the everyday — whether across water, stone or skin.

With subjects ranging from iconic Scottish landmarks to quiet human moments, the collection is united by a deep sense of place and an enduring search for beauty in fleeting light.

Vista – Sold
Crouching (Nude) Sold
August Days – Sold

Here’s a wee video showcasing some of my work. Details of the pieces can be viewed on Colinton Arts website. I’ll post a link here for you – Tess Dunlop – Colinton Arts

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A Scottish Summer in Paint: my new Coastal Collection

Seven Summer Paintings at the Velvet Easel Gallery

I’m delighted to have seven of my paintings included in the Velvet Easel Summer Exhibition, a vibrant group show celebrating contemporary Scottish art.

Running from 31st May, the exhibition brings together a wide range of artists, styles and subjects — and I’m thrilled to share a collection of seascapes, landscapes and iconic Scottish views.

Into the Blue - NOW SOLD and off to it's forever home

My featured works include:

  • East Bay, North Berwick – a large canvas capturing the sunlight on the rock formations and shoreline.
  • Girders No.3 – the dramatic Forth Rail Bridge at sunset, reflected across the water in fiery pinks and blues.
  • Groyne with the Wind – inspired by the Portobello shoreline, where sky and tide meet the rhythm of the sea defences.
Mothership, Oil on Board, Framed size 50 x 50cm
  • Mothership – a striking coastal painting with moored fishing boats, balancing movement and stillness.
  • North Berwick Rocks – a bold seascape filled with shifting light and sweeping sky, with the Bass Rock on the horizon.
  • Sand By Me – a colourful exploration of Portobello’s groynes stretching into the distance, leading the eye to sea and sky.
  • Into the Blue – a reflective study of two moored boats against deep water tones — now sold.
Sand by Me Oil on board, framed size 70 x 70cm

Each of these works explores Scotland’s ever-changing light and colour, from East Lothian shores to iconic landmarks like the Forth Bridge. I’m always inspired by the beauty of the Scottish coast and landscape, and this collection brings together some of my favourite places in a fresh summer palette.

Girders No. 3 70 x 90cm Oil on archival box canvas

The Velvet Easel Summer Exhibition runs until [insert closing date] at The Velvet Easel Gallery, Portobello, Edinburgh. If you’re in the area, I’d love for you to drop in, explore the exhibition, and see the collection in person.

North Berwick Rocks! Oil on board, framed size 80 x 80cm
Groyne with the wind, Oil on archival box canvas, 40 x 30cm

And, last but by no means least, we’ve got this beauty….

East Bay, North Berwick, Oil on box canvas 70 x 90cm