Sketching at Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire

You can't beat a walk along Sutton Bank, the view is declared to be one of the best in Yorkshire. I can't disagree. The wildlife and fauna is always a joy and the rich history of the Battles fought here is so interesting.  The Battle of the Byland fought around the dramatic Cliffside, the Scottish warriors led by Robert the Bruce defeated the English in 1322. You can't help but imagine how difficult is was climbing the steep  wooded slopes. 
 

Lake Gormire a true  hidden delight, and a great walk up and down with beautiful Spring flowers along the way.

We watched a  Marsh Tit enjoying the sunshine

I managed a quick sketch in the warm Spring Sunshine

You don't need much gear, just a sketch book, a small watercolour palette and a couple of watercolour brushes. 

Penhill from Osmotherley 

Cleveland Way 

Original Oil painting 

For more details https://janeward.co.uk/2023/02/14/hambleton-oil-painting/

Bluebell Wood Oil painting.

 

Bluebell Wood

Painted in Oils on Board 

Size 12 x 12 inches unframed.

Price £200

For more information https://janeward.co.uk/2026/01/11/small-oil-paintings-2026/ 

Moonlight Glow, Thirlmere

 

 

Moonlight Glow, Thirlmere

Oil on Board

Size 15 x 15 inches including bespoke frame

£325.00

For more details 

https://janeward.co.uk/2026/02/18/moonlight-glow-thirlmere/

I love to see the new Moon, I do find I feel more inspired and often wake up through the night 

to see it bright in the sky.

I used a limited palette of colours, palette knife and a few different objects for scratching out or correctly termed 'sgraffito ' which comes from the Italian word to Scratch :-)

Flower Meadows Muker.

 Flower Meadows, Muker

Painted in Oils

Framed Size 29 x 33 cms 

Love this little oil study of a beautiful walk in the Yorkshire Dales. 

Trying out different techniques, not really sure where it was going, but loving a walk through the wild flowers.

Send me an email if you would like more information and I can see if I can bear to part with this little gem :-)

Ashness Bridge Watercolour

 Ashness Bridge

Original Watercolour

Size 13 x 9 inches unframed 

£95.00

Quite possibly the most famous bridge in all Lakeland

For more details or to purchase this beautiful watercolour painting 

email Jane at lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk

Brotherswater oil painting.

 Brotherswater 

Painted in Oils on Board

Fresh off the Easel

Size unframed 8 x 8 inches

For more details 

Grey days are beautiful days in the Lakes

Soft hues 

Mountains full of atmosphere

Still and silent lakes

An artists delight.

This was painted using the Zorn Palette

White, Black, Red and Yellow.

I desperately wanted to add some Blue, but refrained, 

maybe I just needed a glimpse of Blue Skies overhead.

Fresh off the 2026 Easel.

 

                                                                          

Derwentwater Oil Painting

Loving working on these new Oil Paintings in January all 8 x 8 inches painted on board.

For more details and prices https://janeward.co.uk/2026/01/11/small-oil-paintings-2026/

Or just get in touch by email lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk

Striding Edge, Helvellyn Oil painting

             Jaws of Borrowdale                           Catbells                                 Winter Tree

Inspired to get the paints out.

 

A beautiful morning today in snowy Yorkshire, what a joy to see the sunshine and a tiny layer of frosty snow. It certainly inspires me to get the paints out.

I've just received a wonderful painting from a student doing my Beginners watercolour it really is a joy to see , how much they enjoy the process of painting. It shines through the work, if you know where to look:-)

If you fancy picking up the paints' and have no idea what to do, just try a simple few washes using one colour and watch how the paint and water react. Or if you would like to join my watercolour course for beginners just get in touch. lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk.

Ashness Bridge Watercolour tutorial.

Ashness Bridge

Painted in Watercolours

 Delighted to receive an email this morning with feedback for my Ashness Bridge Tutorial.

If you fancy getting the paints out on this cold January day and not sure what to paint , why not take a look at my Tutorial page for inspiration :-)
https://janeward.co.uk/videos-and-tutorials/

Recent Review of Ashness Bridge: Painting this scene was a great way to spend some time, whilst it was cold and snowy outside. It was about three months since I last painted, so this was a pleasant reminder how much I enjoy it.
There were many different textures in this scene such as water, stone and trees. I hope I was able to reflect these in the picture.
I like the range of shades that can be achieved with so few colours. This project has taught me a lot about paint mixing and volume of water to use.

Happy 2026 the year to be inspired.

Towards Blencathra on Boxing Day.

 January is the perfect month to try something new, or just spark up the inspiration for old hobbies.

I find I am more inspired now, after a few weeks off from painting.

Going for a walk certainly can help, fresh air and nature certainly help my mood swing in the right direction.

I'm going to get the paints out and have a go at capturing Blencathra from my walk on Boxing day , not quite made my mind up but think it will be in Oils.

I'll keep you posted on how it comes along.

Why not get the Watercolour paints out and have a go at one of my tutorials , Here is the link 

Each project comes with personal feedback, written instructions, step by step video demonstration, sketches and material list. Everything you need to get some inspiration for the weekend.