The artist: Libby Walker, 31, illustrator & maker (libbywalker.co.uk)

“I have just celebrated the two-year anniversary of moving my studio to Finnieston’s Hidden Lane in Glasgow. I’ve moved around Scotland over the years, but my heart firmly belongs to Glasgow. The Hidden Lane is a community of around 100 artists, designers, jewellers, musicians and more. With the Hidden Lane Tearoom keeping us going with cakes and coffee, we frequently bump into one another; a cornerstone of any community is communication, and we have plenty of that here.

Like a lot of artists, I was finding studio work lonely on a day-to-day basis, so moving to the Lane gave me a new-found sense of community. In the last two years, a lot has changed around here. Finnieston’s restaurant, bar and cafe scene is thriving. I love The 78, with its coal fire, comfy armchairs and hearty vegan food. And in the winter you can’t beat a whisky sat next to the fire in the Ben Nevis pub – you might even get to enjoy some live Scottish music at the table next to you.

My work celebrates the thriving communities and sprawling architecture of the city. Drawing inspiration from where I visit and people I meet, I aim to capture the places we go to in our daily lives. The Hidden Lane has contributed to my output. I promote ‘Made In The Lane’ products such as Finnieston tea towels and cushions. I also created a lampshade with local artist Kate Colin, inspired by our walk to Finnieston from Partick.”

Stylist’s Picks:

Eat: Alchemilla specialises in natural wines and seasonal sharing Mediterranean plates from Rosie Healey, a protégé of Yotam Ottolenghi.

Drink: Cocktails, oysters and Scottish shellfish at The Finnieston.

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