A flying visit to Stornoway this June was a revelation not least catching the best weather in 40 years - a highlight was to travel up to see New Tolsta farm and meet the artist owner Tom Hickman winner of Scotland’s ‘Home of the Year ‘ this year and no wonder - It was a delight to enjoy his painting studio and meeting the man himself.
New Tolsta, north east of Stornoway, winner of Scotland’s Home of The Year 2022
Tom Hickman’s spectacular Art Studio at Tolsta
I had such a great time enjoying the land and sea of this Hebridean island. Here is a watercolour painted on this trip-my attempt to capture the mesmerising morning light at Stornoway Harbour as seen from Lews Castle.
‘Stornoway Harbour' watercolour by Peter Graham ROI