Day twenty two Art advent Langdales

Day twenty two Art advent 

Lovely 'Langdales ' 

Painted in Pastels

A beautiful scene that was a joy to paint, especially with Pastels 

Day twenty one art advent Castlerigg stone circle

Day twenty one art advent 

Castlerigg stone circle 

painted in Pastels 

Winter solstice today, how great is it that the darkest day is here 

and days will just get lighter two minutes everyday.

The day I was inspired to paint this scene, I was joined by a few photographers all trying to catch the magical afternoon light after a dusting of fresh snow.

More information to buy Castlerigg Print

Day nineteen and twenty Art Advent

Day nineteen Art advent 

Wintertime Les Carroz 

Painted in Watercolours 

Inspired after a day on the slopes, 

skiing down into this quaint Alpine village at the end of the day was a joy.

Lots of masking with tape and fluid and a limited palette of hues.

Day Twenty  Art Advent

Skiddaw 

Painted in Pastels 

A lovely long panoramic with reflections of snow topped mountain.

This iconic mountain sits proudly over Keswick.

Day Eighteen Art Advent Striding Edge

Day Eighteen Art Advent

Striding Edge 

painted in Pastels 

This was one of those paintings I really enjoyed getting into.

A beautiful crisp winters day, plenty of snow and gorgeous colours in the shadows.

Day seventeen art advent Buttermere

Day seventeen art advent 

A window opens onto Beautiful  Buttermere 

Painted in Pastels

Again a stunning place in the Lake District that I love to paint.

Painted on Pastels at with a watercolour Base and Unison Pastels adding lights and form.

Day fifteen art advent Bluebells

Day fifteen  Art advent 

A walk in the Bluebells

Painted in Pastels 

One of my favourite flowers to paint.

The fragrance and light at Springtime is perfect for an outdoor artist.

If you fancy having a go at painting a Bluebell wood in watercolours 

Here is a step by step tutorial.

Bluebells in watercolour

Day Fourteen Art advent Sharp Edge

Day Fourteen Art Advent

Sharp Edge 

Just off the easel

Painted in Watercolours 

When times are sad

It's hard to pick the paint brush up

My heart felt heavy

The brushstrokes did not flow

They didn't even merge

Colour seemed to fade

It made me feel worse

So when the brush at last was tentively 

Dipped in paint

and colour brought a feeling 

that helped to heal

A broken heart 

For Dad xx

Day thirteen Art Advent Winter Wonderland

Day thirteen, Art Advent

Winter Wonderland

Painted in Watercolours

A very limited palette

Masking Tape

Masking

Wax 

Were all included

I love finding my way through these types of paintings,

 never quite knowing where I will end up,

It is the journey which excites.

Day Twelve Art advent Ullswater

Day Twelve Art Advent

Evening Sail, Ullswater

Painted in pastels.

Daylight hours are few this time of year.

But the colours in the skies morning  and afternoon are just spectacular. Capturing these or feeling moved as an artist is a total joy.

Evening  Sail, Ullswater 

Signed print 

Etsy Gallery

Day Eleven Art Advent Winter Flock

Day Eleven Art Advent

Winter Flock

Painted in Oils

I loved painting these Sheep, I started  blocking in with lots of complementary colours. The snow around the Sheep was next finishing off with many harmonising colours picked out in the Fleece. All this talk makes me want to get the paints out now.

Day Ten Art Advent Derwentwater

Day Ten Art Advent

Evening Light, Derwentwater

Painted in Oils

What better way to end the day

Last rays of light 

On the mountain tops

A stillness settling on the lake

Canada Geese

Flying low and finding their way to a peaceful night.

Signed A3 prints 

Unframed and posted in a postal tube for safe delivery.

£45.00 

Day nine Art Advent Blencathra

Day Nine Art Advent

Blencathra

Painted in Pastels for sale at Viridian Gallery, Keswick.

Standing Loud and proud, admired from the A66 in all weathers.

Sometimes wrapped in mist or bathed in sunshine.

It's many ridges to the top, with Sharp Edge the most famous of them all.

Day Eight Art Advent

Day Eight Art Advent 

Carzone, Monte Isola 

Painted in Watercolours 

Arrive by ferry, take a  walk down the quiet street,

 a young boy playing football,

with dreams of an Italian Shirt to wear.

Old doors, crumbling yet Grand Ochre buildings

Catch a glimpse of a turquoise lake.

Bright flowers spilling over terracotta pots,

A scooter sweeps by, on the way home for Lunch.

Stop at the cafe,  blue checked tablecloths,

And order a latte machiato,

A morning in heaven.

Sharp Edge signed print.

Sharp Edge

Painted in Pastels

Day Seven Art Advent, it's quite nice digging into my archive of paintings and prints.

Here is another large painting, full imperial, which means as big as the paper goes!!

Sharp Edge is seen dramatic and awe inspiring from the A66 but a climb up it's steep slopes in Winter is a real adventure, I take the easy route with views onto Sharp Edge.

Signed  A3 prints available

£65.00

Grandes Jorasses Pastel Print

Day Six

Art Advent

Grandes Jorasses

A big painting of a Grand view, painted with Pastels. I loved painting this stunning view, I sketched while skiing at Chamonix and then worked in the studio, lost in the pleasures of Mountain scenery

This painting is available as a limited edition A3 print

£65.00

Newlands Valley Art Advent

Day five Art Advent

Another favourite view 
Newlands valley from Latrigg painted in pastels.
Inspired after a walk up Latrigg to see the sunrays.

Painted with Unison Pastels on Pastelmat

Catbells from Walla Crag Print.

Day Four

Art Advent

Catbells from Walla Crag 

Painted in Pastels.

Perched on the top of this wonderful little fell with sketchbook and a flask of something warm, makes a very happy artist, especially if it's not windy.

Catbells print for sale through Etsy

Alpine retreat in watercolours

Day Three
Advent Art

Alpine Retreat

Painted in watercolours

One early morning before breakfast, I quickly grabbed the paints and painted this wonderful wonderland scene. I wanted to capture the feeling of a heavy snowfall, before it melted away. I like the simplicity, lots of unpainted paper and a limited harmonious palette. Magic moments like this don't happen often, so grasp them when they do.

Art advent Lanty's Tarn.

Day two Art Advent 

Lanty's Tarn

 Painted in Pastels.

 This special little Tarn above Glenridding, a short, little steep walk 

brings you to an oasis of charm.

 Painted on Pastelmat, these super pastel paper is a dream to work with.

I love soft light, water, trees and add reflections and I'm a very happy artist.

advent art calendar

Buttermere painted in watercolours.

Painting number One in my colourful art advent calendar.

Painted with a  limited palette of four shades.

Can you guess what they were?

 Ultramarine, Permanent Rose, Burnt Sienna and a touch of Gamboge

I love visiting Buttermere, it's always inspiring at any time of the year, a little difficult to get to when the snow is down, which makes it even more special.