Ullswater from Gowbarrow Original Artwork

 Ullswater from Gowbarrow

A stunning walk from Aira Falls to the summit of Gowbarrow, 

with many places to stop and take in the dramatic views of Ullswater.

Painted in Soft Pastel on Pastelmat

Size 18 x 24 cm unframed

£95 including postage in the UK

Here's a Video Link to see how I painted this great scene. 

Winter Light, Borrowdale

 Winter Light, Borrowdale

Painted in Pastel

Fresh off the Easel and delighted with how it has come together.

Available as Limited Edition Prints.

Inspired on a favourite walk to Watendlath from above Rosenthwaite.

Borrowdale is quite simply the most beautiful part of the Lake District.

Sheep Cards and Hat.

I've been feeling a bit Sheepish lately, the circular needles have been out and I've designed my very own Herdie Hat, with a pattern or as they call them in the knitting world a 'Recipe'

So if you would like a recipe for a Herdie Hat 

The pattern is £4.00 and is sent by email with all the instructions and pattern.

 

'With Love to Ewe'

I've so enjoyed painting these little cuties with transparent washes in Watercolour , they make  a lovely card 

 

'Just For Ewe'

 

'Ewe Feeling Blue'

Three Print Cards with Envelopes are £16 with P&P  in the UK

Herdie  Hat Knitting Pattern, £4.00 

Inspired art courses

 Buttermere Valley from Haystacks

Painted in Watercolour 

Fleetwith Pike Buttermere

Painted in Watercolour

Back to Basics, there is nothing wrong with a bit of practice time or trying out different techniques.

I often tell my online students, have a play on a smaller piece of paper, 5 x 7 inches is a great size and if they work out well, they make great personal cards.

Here are two that I painted this weekend, I like them both , but particularly the top painting from Fleetwith pike looking down the Buttermere valley.

I quite fancy having a go on a larger scale, adding the heather and rocks at the end really pulled it together.

I find painting a great release from this mad world, and can loose myself for a few hours. 

Quite often at the end of the session, I usually feel inspired and motivated once again.

If you're feeling the need of a bit of motivation and inspiration over the next few months, why not take up the online watercolor course.

From £55 

If you fancy learning some English watercolour skills  here's a link to more infomation

or just drop me a email if you would like to discuss the course.

Happy painting and lets keep inspired this Autumn.

Beautiful oil paintings of Catbells and Buttermere

 September Hues, Buttermere

Painted in Oils

Size framed 13 x 11 inches approx 

£150 

Catbells, Derwentwater

Painted in Oils

Size framed 13 x 11 inches approx 

£150

https://janeward.co.uk/2025/09/08/beautiful-oil-paintings-buttermere-catbells/

These are a couple of my favourite views of the the Lakes to paint, I wonder what would be yours??

Would love to hear.

Beginners Watercolour Online Course

 

Hello, let me introduce myself

I'm a lover of Coffee, Watercolours, Mountain Scenery and Flowers 

I've been teaching Watercolours for over 25 years, can't quite believe it

I thought up the idea of the Online Watercolour  Course to help students study and paint in their own home at their own pace.

It's such a joy , to create and I can't tell you how much it has helped me over the years.

You don't need a massive amount of materials to start, a pad of watercolour paper, a set of paints and a few brushes is the perfect start.

The Beginners Online watercolour course includes:

Six projects all with video step by step demonstration, written instructions, material list, and sketches.

Everything comes by email

Price £55

Derwentwater Blues project 1 

  Windermere Sunset Project 3 

Seascape project 6 

Blea Tarn Project 2 

Summertime Watercolour studies.

 

Busy Bees 

Watercolour and Pressed Flowers 

Size 6 x 8 inches 

With Autumn starting to show it's textures and colours

I'm squeezing as much of Summertime into my days as possible

Wandering round the garden on a morning picking flowers to Press for later studies

Laying on watercolour washes of Warm Summer hues

Ready to place flowers and leaves in their forever composition

These studies are gifted with Love 

If you fancy having a go 

Here's a little preview  

The  Watercolour and pressed flower Tutorial is just £5.50 

including written instructions, material list and the full step by step video.