Haley McAfee Reid

Visual Art

Haley McAfee Reid is a visual and multimedia artist from Jedburgh, now based in Hawick and working across the Scottish Borders. She specialises in acrylic landscapes, inspired by the dramatic beauty of nature, ruins and the rich history of her surroundings. Her originals and prints are featured in the "Landscape Borders" exhibition at oneOC Gallery and are available online at Shop the Borders. Haley lives with her wife and fur baby Mia, continuously exploring her passion for creativity and music.

Work by Haley McAfee Reid

About Haley McAfee Reid

  • Haley is a visual artist and musician. Born in Jedburgh and now based in Hawick in the Scottish Borders, she lives with her wife and their fur baby Mia. She studied an HNC Art and Design at Borders College in 2005 and in 2006 an HNC Graphics and Design. In 2016 she returned to study a BTEC in Art and Design.

    For as long as she can remember she has loved to be creative, with a preference for painting landscapes in acrylic, though she enjoys experimenting with different mediums. She just lets the brush do the talking, painting until it feels time to stop.

  • Motivation

    Haley is inspired by nature, being lost in the hills, exploring ruins and dramatic landscapes. She sees the Scottish Borders as a magical area with much to see everywhere one looks. Music is also a massive inspiration along with walking and history.

    Exhibitions

    • 2024 - Hawick Art Club Winter Exhibition, Hawick Museum
    • 2019 - Open Windows Exhibition, Jedburgh (various artists around shops in Jedburgh)
    • 2019 - Queer Connections, Unit 4 Hawick (group)
    • 2018 - Solo Exhibition at Teviot Frames, Hawic
    • 2017 - Small Solo Exhibition at the Acorn Tree Café, Hawick
    • 2016 - Creative Coat Hanger, Borders College Art and Design Exhibition, Empty Shop Galashiels (group)
    • 2006 - Bright Sparks Student Exhibition Borders College (group)