In a world that reveres the material, where many connections are formed on a purely transactional basis, finding your own truth and creating a haven of calm within is vital for navigating through the challenges of such a fragile, unstable and troubled realm. There is little opportunity here for sincere contemplation, to consider divergent ideas and perspectives, and to appreciate the beauty that exists far beyond what the external mind can perceive and comprehend.
It is stillness and solitude — where the graceful flight of birds brings freedom and peace, where the song of the wind weaving its way through wild grasses in the soft glow of the late-afternoon sunlight brings a steady warmth and comfort, where poppies dance with a delicacy that brings delight and wonder, and dappling light, shimmering through stately trees, brings an elegant mystery to life — that provide the time and space to retreat within, find a genuine connection and discern what is truly you and for you in this life. Then, a freedom is released to recognise moments and things that have true beauty, to consider distinctive ideas, to appreciate their intrinsic value, and to bring forth the qualities of truth, sincerity, hope and light in the creation of a different world.
I work to realise the beauty of the inner landscape, and the solace that can be found in connecting with the world within, through my paintings, drawings, writing and music compositions.
SOOLIN COTTLE
Artist & Writer
Materials & Technical information
Paintings: I work with oil paints on linen, cotton, paper and wood/MDF panel substrates.
Drawings: I work with graphite and charcoal on paper.
Music: I write the scores for my music compositions (including drum notation and lyrics) and create the sheet music using music notation software. I use music production software to make recordings of the sheet music.
Video: I film and edit all my videos.
I do not use AI in the creation of my work.
Info: musicalpainting[at!]pm[dot!]me
My Background
Previous Work
Medical Doctor, MBBS — 51/2 years full time
Freelance Clinical Editor & Writer — 81/2 years
Further qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Law (Commendation)
Legal Practice Course
Other skills
Website coding
Film & digital photography
Darkroom printing
Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop & InDesign
Affinity Designer
Final Cut Pro
Book design & publishing (see the video, “Of Beautiful Things” in the archives)
Classical piano
Other Courses (certificates awarded on completion)
Foundation Course: Homeopathy In Professional Healthcare, Royal London Homeopathic Hospital (certificate of attendance)
Aromatherapy Product Blending: From Creation to Regulation, The Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy
Beginner’s Course: creams, moisturisers, gels, shampoos and lip balms, Aromantic
Facial Massage & Skincare, Herts and Essex Academy
Pearl Grading Lab Class, Gemological Institute of America (London campus)
Self-directed Study
Aromatherapy, Herbal medicine
I built this website using the WordPress publishing platform & customised the template without using AI.