Iona McMillan | Artist & Ballet Dancer

The Story So Far…

Artistry

I am a multi-medium artist, while I favour graphite or watercolour on paper or oil on canvas I have produced works in thread, as well as a number of written word pieces, for example my prize-winning project on the seabirds of Fife. You can see some examples of my work below.

Dancing

I am also an accomplished ballet dancer, having taken it up at age 4. A career highlight (so far) of playing Odette in a production of Swan Lake.

Music

Music has also been a lifetime love, I play both the piano and violin.

Outdoor Life

Scotland's wild places are a source of deep peace and inspiration to me, hillwalking is an important part of my life. I am an aspiring Munro completionist, having done 75 so far, only 207 to go!

Some Examples of my Art

Watercolour & ink on paper of fox in a mountain landscape — Landscape: "The Red King" (watercolour and ink on paper)

Watercolour on paper of a knot — Still life study: "Knot" (watercolour and ink on paper)

Watercolour on card of a puffin — Birthday card illustration: "Little Brother of the North" (graphite and watercolour on card)

Graphite on card drawing of a fox, with red ink dots surrounding it — Birthday card illustration: "The Old Fox" (graphite and ink on card)

Graphite and watercolour on paper painting of a reindeer in cosy jumper — Christmas card illustration: "Christmas Jumper" (graphite and watercolour on paper)

An early, but perhaps never surpassed, drawing: "Angry Paintbrush" (graphite on paper).