Hello! I’m Kirsty MacLeod, artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I specialise in bespoke illustrations, children’s books, editorial illustration, and book cover design, creating expressive work using gouache, acrylic, digital, and watercolour illustrations!

Whether I’m working on a character, a concept, or a visual story, I love bringing ideas to life with colour, clarity, and a little magic. Infused with the spirit of island life, my art is often inspired by lush landscapes, vibrant culture, and the quiet wonder of nature. Growing up on a Scottish island to making the move to the capital, both providing significant inspiration to my work.

So come wander through my world, a kaleidoscope of colour and feeling, where the Scottish spirit meets boundless imagination, and where creativity makes space for both calm of Scottish islands and the chaos of city life.