Rachel Sutherland

Artist and classical musician Rachel Sutherland was born in Australia, educated in Scotland and now lives and works from her home studio in the Scottish Borders. Rachel is primarily a botanical artist working in watercolour and an oil painter of landscapes. During her early career Rachel worked as a scenic artist and painter for the Scottish Ballet, National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Lyceum Theatre. She has travelled extensively, and as the lucky recipient of awards and scholarships has had residencies in Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Hungary, Berlin and Belgium. 

Memberships and associations include The Scottish Society of Artists (SSA); The Scottish Society of Artist Architects (SSAA); The Scottish Society of Botanical Artists (SSBA - membership secretary); Berwickshire Art Society (BAS - Secretary).