Sithney Carlyon
Warm Cornish wildlife gouache
2 series · 14 works.
Series by Sithney Carlyon
Fine art
Warm Cornish wildlife gouache
2 series · 14 works.
Series by Sithney Carlyon
Sithney Carlyon is a contemporary Cornish illustrator, raised in the vibrant atmosphere of a harbour village surrounded by the dramatic high cliffs of the far west. Her studio practice draws inspiration from observing nature, memories from boat trips, and a collector's eye for the textures and treasures found along the coast, such as eggshells, feathers, and weathered paint.
Carlyon treats each creature she depicts as both a specimen worthy of study and a neighbour with unique personality traits. Her artworks bridge the gap between natural history and the warmth of children's illustrations, infused with the distinctive clarity that characterizes Cornish coastal art.
Sithney Carlyon’s coastal bestiary intricately blends precise naturalist observation with the playful charm of marine illustration. Her representations of birds, seals, and sharks are both anatomically accurate and rich in character, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Cornish coast.
