cassandra harrison
Edinburgh
Think of the thing that makes you most happy. When you see it or get involved in
it, you light up. That is what creating art does for me. The different
commissions I have undertaken have taken me on journeys I might not have
otherwise gone on. Connecting with the client and finding out about the reason,
motivation and need for the commission sparks all kinds of ideas. My personal
art practice often includes playing with a variety of art materials. Whether
it's using gouache, creating digital illustrations, using ink and bamboo or
cutting into cardboard envelopes to create a scene, there is always some new way
to use these materials to express an idea. Biography Originally from the
American Midwest, I trained as a Fine Art major, minoring in Art Education. I
currently work in Edinburgh as both an artist and an art teacher of young
children. All of my art lessons incorporate Art History and the creation of
artworks inspired by the work of specific artists or even just a single work by
an individual. My professional practice focuses on drawing people, architecture
and creating pieces using a variety of art materials. My work has been exhibited
throughout the UK and USA, notably the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh and
the Barbican Artists Studios in London. I divide my work time between creating
illustration pieces for various corporate and private clients and teaching
children and adults.
