Hello and thank you for visiting, My name is Hannah Thurston and I am a Scottish-based artist specialising in wildlife and pet portraits. Growing up in the Scottish Highlands, surrounded by its rich and vibrant wildlife, I found myself keen to learn about the animals we share our stunning highland land and seascapes with. Studying their environments and behaviours is where my passion for painting began and remains my inspiration today. In my work, I set out to create realistic, animated portraits to capture the spirit and character of each animal. I use a mixed medium of premium quality acrylic and ink and finish each piece with specs of thrown paint in tones I have used during the process. This finish provides a silhouette effect which brings life and body to my work.