Katie Ebben Smith is an artist based in the seaside village of Crail on the east coast of Scotland. Her work explores landscape, atmosphere and stillness through carefully observed paintings and prints that respond to the natural world. Using colour and composition to create a sense of calm, her paintings invite the viewer into moments of pause and reflection.
The coastal environment of the East Neuk is central to her practice. Shifting light, wide horizons, sea fog, and the subtle presence of wild flora all inform her work. Whether painting an expansive seascape or an intimate detail, Katie seeks to capture the quiet intensity of a place — those fleeting moments where time seems to slow and attention settles.
Her work is rooted in close observation and a sensitivity to colour and pattern, developed through a background in textile design. This influence brings a subtle structure and rhythm to her approach, allowing mood and atmosphere to take precedence. Each work aims to hold space for stillness, offering a gentle and contemplative viewing experience.