Lorna Mousley is an oil painter working with oils on canvas or linen, known for her quietly expressive portraits of animals and people. Her work is rooted in observation, focusing on moments that feel unguarded and real rather than staged or overly refined.

Often beginning on a dark ground, she builds the image in layers, allowing forms to emerge gradually. Edges are softened and controlled, giving the work a sense of depth and stillness rather than sharp precision.

Her paintings are driven by a long-standing connection to animals, particularly dogs and horses, drawn to their honesty and the way they exist without pretence. This sense of calm, presence, and quiet connection runs through her work.

With a background in branding and a long creative career behind her, her practice now centres fully on painting, with a focus on creating pieces that feel both emotionally grounded and visually at ease within a space.