Heather McAlpine
Heather McAlpine
Heather McAlpine was born in Stirling, Scotland, and her creative path has taken her across continents. After earning her MA at the Royal College of Art in London, she spent sixteen years living and painting in Vancouver, Canada, before following her instincts to the rugged shores of Cornwall. For the past decade, she has found both solace and inspiration in St Ives, working from her studio in the historic ‘Downalong’ quarter, nestled between three of her favourite beaches.
Heather’s paintings capture the distinctive light and colour of St Ives, translating not just the visual beauty of the ocean, but the sensory and emotional depth it evokes. Her work invites viewers into an immersive experience shaped by her deep connection to the sea, her love of wild swimming, and the intuitive, expressive process of painting itself.
Ranging from small, intimate ‘captured moments’ on paper to expansive semi-abstract canvases—some as large as 1.7 by 2 metres—her paintings reflect a lifelong dialogue between place, emotion, and the ever-changing rhythm of the coastal landscape.
Categories:
- Paintings
Mediums:
- Paintings on Canvas
Subject Matter:
- Seascape/Water
