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SUMMER DAY’S PORTOBELLO EDINBURGH Framed Open Edition Fine Art Giclée Print by Nikki Monaghan.
Experience the leisurely elegance of seaside life with SUMMER DAY’S PORTOBELLO, a fine art Giclée print by Scottish artist Nikki Monaghan that evokes the light, colour and mood of the charming Portobello promenade in Edinburgh. In SUMMER DAY’S PORTOBELLO, Monaghan captures the sun-lit row of pastel painted terraced houses and the wide pavement of Portobello, the gentle sea breeze and relaxed strolls of locals and visitors alike. The title itself, SUMMER DAY’S PORTOBELLO, invites you to linger in that moment of bright, vivid emotion in this seaside suburb.
Monaghan works from her studio in Falkirk, Scotland, and holds a BA (Hons) in Printed Textile Design from the Scottish College of Textiles (Heriot-Watt University). First4Frames Gallery+2The Velvet Easel Gallery | Portobello+2 Her artistic process involves layering acrylics, inks, oil pastels and charcoal to build up stylised, simplified depictions of her subject matter—landscapes, towns and villages drawn from Scotland. First4Frames Gallery+1 With SUMMER DAY’S PORTOBELLO, she channels that experience into the iconic shoreline and neighbourhood of Portobello, emphasising the interplay of architecture, light and human presence. Visitors to Portobello described in her work may recognise the Victorian stone facades mingling with cafés under striped awnings, hanging flower baskets, and the walkway by the sea.
In this print, the palette radiates summer joy—soft blues of the sky and sea, gentle pastels on the terraced homes, vibrant accent colours on shop fronts and awnings. Monaghan’s aim is to “paint joyful scenes of places, where memories are relived and connections are made.” First4Frames Gallery That sense of memory and place is rooted firmly in the depiction of Portobello itself—the seaside suburb of Edinburgh recognised three times in the title and reflected in every corner of the composition: SUMMER DAY’S PORTOBELLO invites us into the moment and the location.
At First4Frames Gallery you can choose from an extensive range of framing and mounting options to present this print of SUMMER DAY’S PORTOBELLO in a way that suits your space and style. You may select from a variety of frames – Matt Black & Silver, or further options labelled Frame 2, Frame 3 up to Frame 19 – allowing you to find the perfect frame colour and style. The mount choices include Wedgewood Grey, Super White Snow White (Textured), Snow White (Black Core), Snow White Sepia, Black, Antique White (Textured) and Antique White. Mount sizes can be 2 inch, 2.5 inch or 3 inch. First4Frames Gallery When you opt for framing by First4Frames you benefit from professional craftsmanship: the prints are expertly framed using high-quality materials, all frames are fitted with glass (a distinguishing benefit) and care is taken in packaging and dispatch so your piece arrives ready to hang. First4Frames Gallery Whether you’re choosing a minimalist black frame to let the colours shine, or a decorative textured antique white frame to add character, you’re assured of a finished piece that sits beautifully in your home.
By choosing this print of SUMMER DAY’S PORTOBELLO, you are bringing both an evocative scene of Edinburgh’s beloved seaside suburb and the distinctive layered style of Nikki Monaghan into your interior. The strong sense of place — Portobello — and the joyful, stylised depiction of everyday life make this artwork a perfect focal piece in a living room, hallway or coastal-themed space. Browse more of Nikki’s work at her own website: www.nikkimonaghan.co.uk, where you’ll find her open edition prints, archive paintings and latest studio news. Nikki Monaghan
Celebrate the charm of seaside living and quality framing with SUMMER DAY’S PORTOBELLO — a piece that honours the place, the memory and the moment.




