Loughrigg from Grasmere in Winter painted in Pastel

 Loughrigg from Grasmere

Painted in Pastel 

Whilst searching for a new piece of pastel paper, which I have yet to find!!

I came across this beauty , all gently wrapped in paper.

Within seconds I remembered the day

A February afternoon, crisp and cold

Warm peach light, brightening the fell of Loughrigg

Silver Birch trees sitting on the edge of a near frozen lake

All was quiet, maybe the sound of a Goose flying by

In fact a perfect day to be outdoors savouring the magic of the Lakes.

If you fancy picking up the Pastels, why not join my course

Here's a link to more information.

Ripon Cathedral Watercolour painting

 Ripon Cathedral from Hewick Bridge

Painted in Watercolours

More details here 

Been a Riponian and attending the Ripon Cathedral Junior school, I have always had a infinity with this special Catherdal. You spy it from many different angles and I have a few other ideas for painting this iconic landmark.

This was inspired after a walk down the Canal, turning left and through the Wetlands, joining the River Ure, crossing at  Hewick Bridge and then Cathedral view comes into view across the fields.

Finishing the 5 mile walk along Fishergreen to the Water Rat Pub.

A super nature walk with many interesting viewpoints

Summer Holiday Painting Course

 Are you wondering what to do, this School holiday?

Fancy learning a new skill, or Brush up on an old hobby.

Dust off the brushes

Give the watercolours a wash

Treat yourself to some new paper 

You are all ready

Join my watercolour course , and lets see what you are painting in six weeks.

I promise you will be amazed and delighted.

Here is a link to more information about the six project course that is ideal for the Summer Holidays.

Watercolour Course 

Look forward to painting along with you this Summer

Jane 

Floral watercolors

 The Peacock

Painted in Watercolour 

Size 11 x 7.5 inches 

Painted en plein using a variety of leaves, Buddleia flowers and a wonderful Peacock that stayed a while to be admired and painted.

I love painting these loose floral abstract watercolours, I'm hoping to do a video and tutorial , do let me know if you are inspired by this.

If you fancy, I have a few Floral watercolor tutorials on etsy , all with video step by step.

Foxgloves and a Bee

Sunflowers 

Poppyfield

Wild flowers in a Jam Jar 

Creatively Explore

 

It was John Ruskin that gave me the idea of the Online Watercolour Course , I read his book 'The elements of Drawing' he had started a correspondence course on the art of drawing skills, for a few weeks students were encouraged to sketch a box and fill it in with even sketch marks.

 My correspondence courses are a little different, we paint beautiful watercolours landscapes following step by step pdf and a video full demonstration. It's taken at a relaxing and gentle approach, in this mad world I think we all need a bit of quiet time to ponder and creatively explore.

With six projects in each course all including personal feedback to help to point you in an inspiring direction. Course one is ideal for beginners , with Course two leading on with Ullswater Daffodils been the first project and here's a video to show what else is included on Course Two 

  The cost of the course is £80 and can be taken worldwide as long as you have a good understanding of Yorkshire dialect !!! Only joking

 £80.00     

 

If you would like a gentle push in an inspiring direction just get in touch lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk 

Or for more information about Watercolour courses 

Black Moss Pot Signed Print

Black Moss Pot
Borrowdale
Soft Pastel on Board
Signed Print £40.00

Size including Ivory Mount 15 x 12 inches.

Great to get the Pastels out, and remember the day I swam in this Lakeland pool, after a long walk on the Fells.

#blackmosspot
#Borrowdale

 For More details on or to purchase  Black Moss Pot 

Catbells , Derwentwater Oil painting

 Catbells, Derwentwater

Painted in Oils on Board

A joy to paint this scene, I've sat many a happy moment beneath the tree on the bench, that gazes across Derwentwater to Catbells and the Newlands Valley.

This Original painting is for sale for more details 

Also will be available as a limited signed Print