IMOGEN ALABASTER

I am captivated by love and attempt to explore the beauty, confusion and heartache of it with my art.

[imogenpigeon]

Further layers being added to this one. She’s tiiiny. But she’s got strength. Will finish her tomorrow... #artistsworking #emergingartist #femaleartist #femalegaze #figurative #scottishartist #tinyart #wip #contemporaryart (at Leith) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD1y2TZj0g8/?igshid=t5npliw2dt1n

[imogenpigeon]

Detail of this larger, folded self... still in progress. #artforthesoul #oilpaints #figurativeart #contemporarypainting #emergingart #portrait #portraitpainting #oiloncanvas (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDzFjWZDgkG/?igshid=17w856ou2q7cz

[imogenpigeon]

You Thought You Knew Me Oil on box canvas 13cm x 13cm £160 (UK p&p included) DM to purchase this magenta glimpse. Another wee piece that I’m adding to my #artistsupportpledge collection. ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE is a generous culture and dynamic economy in support of artists and makers. The concept is a simple one, post images of your work to sell for NO MORE (can be less) than £200 ($200, €200, A$300, C$300, ¥20000) each (not including shipping.) Anyone can then buy the work. Every time you reach $1000 (A$1500, C$1500, ¥100,000) of sales you pledge to buy another artist/s work for £200 (or equivelent). So make a pledge and post your work using #artistsupportpledge and follow the #. Keep updated on news and further opportunities @artistsupportpledge and www.artistsupportpledge.com #artforsale #selflove #selfportrait #pink #oilpainting #contemporarypainting #scottishart #scottishartist #femaleartist #emergingartist #femalegaze (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDtkaX4jTVJ/?igshid=19ad27bqf7any

[imogenpigeon]

Might leave this little one more loose than the others... though, currently, she looks like she’s dipped her arms in turmeric. I know a guy who went to clown college and he had to ‘Interact with turmeric’ on stage. He was yellow for days. #turmeric #turmericbenefits #art #oilpainter #figurepainting #emergingartist #creativeuprising #wip (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDRmQxcjbAu/?igshid=7x071010qzyt

[imogenpigeon]

The beginning of a new, larger scale portrait. This one is 40cm x 40cm which right now feels gigantic compared to my little ladies. I’ve just broken through an awkward beginning to get to something I can bear to look at. Now the paint is super wet so I’ll leave it until tomorrow to work into it further. #wip #oilpainting #figurativeart #contemporaryportraiture #femalegaze #emergingartists (at Leith) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDMQoWqjgp5/?igshid=c622sx5gm8qy

[imogenpigeon]

Breathe In Oil on box canvas 13cm x 13cm £150 (postage not included) Just finished this intense little moment. Last summer I started having very serious panic attacks. Almost daily. It felt like my ribs were about to implode on my tired heart. I’m very relieved that with time, rest and seemingly endless patience and love from my dearest, the attacks are very rare now. DM me if you’d like to own this piece. Another I’m selling as part of the #artistsupportpledge ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE is a generous culture and dynamic economy in support of artists and makers. The concept is a simple one, post images of your work to sell for NO MORE (can be less) than £200 ($200, €200, A$300, C$300, ¥20000) each (not including shipping.) Anyone can then buy the work. Every time you reach $1000 (A$1500, C$1500, ¥100,000) of sales you pledge to buy another artist/s work for £200 (or equivelent). So make a pledge and post your work using #artistsupportpledge and follow the #. Keep updated on news and further opportunities @artistsupportpledge and www.artistsupportpledge.com (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJzxphDFjE/?igshid=bjup7zjc4bkg

[imogenpigeon]

Detail from ‘The Hug’ as it’s been nicknamed. I’m almost finished this piece. It glimpses the moment my Grandma and Aunt saw each other and embraced after several months of lockdown isolation. I think it’s the importance and poignancy of the moment which has me taking even longer to finish the painting. I must do it justice. #artwork #oilpainting #figurativeart #contemporarypainting #emergingartist #isolationcreation #hands #embrace #jewels (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDB_ztBjZpc/?igshid=1r4zy6dqyaj1q

[imogenpigeon]

Work in progress. Another pondering, wee woman! She’s only 13cm square, and I’m going to amplify the pinks in this piece. #wip #painting #contemporaryartist #womanartist #femalegaze #pinkart #scottish #artistsoninstagram #oiloncanvas (at Leith) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_wx_-DGjg/?igshid=vxn8v2hs8hk5

[imogenpigeon]

All My Sorrow Oil on canvas 30cm x 40cm #emergingartist #femaleartist #selfportrait #scottishartist #ukartist #contemporaryportrait #oilpainting #loss #sorrow (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC82kxTjILO/?igshid=nv96bix4rzxp

[imogenpigeon]

Work in progress... using a limited palette of mainly cool tones whilst listening to Interpol and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. #limitedpalette #figurative #portraitpainting #oilpaints #smallworks #scottishart #contemporarypainting (at Leith) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6cJqmjASP/?igshid=1jk0g5nrv7n6

[imogenpigeon]

Almost there... I fought with the exuberance of this orange background, but since I’ve worked darker tones into the skin I think it’s working quite nicely now- the warmth of it reflecting the intimacy of the pose. #artist #portrait #selfportrait #oilpainting #figurativeart #skintones #workinprogress (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCgm0fMjMxg/?igshid=17jbavom950cs

[imogenpigeon]

Still more to do on this piece... but I am so focussed with every brushstroke and feel very passionately about capturing the love in this moment between my Grandma and Aunt. #painting #oiloncanvas #workinprogress #workfromhome #cuddle #loveisall #emergingartist (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbysp-Dajx/?igshid=95kzha6fosf6

[imogenpigeon]

She might be complete... #oilpainting #canvas #workinprogres #creativeuprising #figurative #art #contemporaryart #emergingartist #femaleartist #scottishartist (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB3Ut4RDY-7/?igshid=1xqky5bo4zu9u

[imogenpigeon]

How is it almost the longest day of the year, and yet it is too dark to paint now? Oh well, guess I’ll wash my brushes and go make a G&T. #contemporaryportrait #oilpaintings #figurativeart #dappledlight #sun #skin #flesh #storm #rainclouds #emergingfemaleartist #artistsoninstagram (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBoEbl0jYXh/?igshid=hemvl53dnkzx

[imogenpigeon]

Maybe Even You As the world seems to spin even further out of control, I am so encouraged by a lot of positive and impassioned voices out there. I have been quiet, giving space to the more eloquent. I know I can’t fix everything, but I will keep trying to create meaningful beauty with my art. That’s what I’m best at and I believe the world needs more of it. I also wrote to my local MP, and intend to keep voting and trying to get my little voice out there, to join the masses striving for a better future. #contemporarypainting #selfportrait #introspective #thought #oilpaintings #figurative #portrait #expression #loveisall (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBTR5QnjaRR/?igshid=7jufu8wnmkqb

[imogenpigeon]

I Want To Be Brave 13cm x 18cm Oil on canvas £160 (postage not included) There is an interesting place where vulnerability meets defiance. I suppose, in a way, all my self portraits explore that theme. Exposing myself, both physically and emotionally. Balancing precariously between confidence and anxiety... somewhere you’ll find me. Please DM me if you would like to purchase this piece. #artistsupportpledge #art #oilpainting #contemporaryportraiture #emergingartist #oilpaintoncanvas #womanartist #femaleartist #artist #contemporarypainting #figurativeart (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAs6f9sDfdB/?igshid=j94n9ngbpjnl

[imogenpigeon]

Layers of colours going down in this portrait. I’m not sure how much further I’ll take this one. I’m enjoying the bold, decisive marks. #art #painting #oilpaintingoncanvas #oilpainting #portraiture #contemporaryart #contemporaryportraiture #figurativeart #emergingartist #femaleartist #womanartist #artist (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAqOQn6Dt0j/?igshid=1a71mdxj7h3ir