About Iona Crawford

A graduate of the highly prestigious Edinburgh College of Art fashion department, Iona Crawford was awarded a first class honors in fashion design in 2007, and was awarded the Betty Davies Award for Innovation and Outstanding use of Scottish Fabric whilst showcasing her graduate collection.

A short listed nominee for the Scottish Fashion Awards New Talent Award 2007, Iona currently works from her studio on the family farm in Stirlingshire. As a Scottish designer and artist, Iona paints livestock and subject matter which is inspired by her farm upbringing and studio surroundings. With her strong artistic signature, Iona studies farm animals which are drawn from life. Her customers enjoy what has been described as the 'attitude' of Iona's work and how she brings the animals to life.

She also undertakes a variety of free-lance teaching positions, to hone the next generation of art and design talent.