An inspirational , busy week in October

Sun setting Blencathra , Oil on Board Size 11 x 9 inches framed £95

Thought I would share a week of painting and inspiration, the colours here in the Lakes are stunning at the moment, I'm just hoping that there may be some leaves left on the trees after the stormy weekend we are having. The sunsets are a joy to behold and I'm quite surprised how the setting sun in June was behind Carrock Fell as now moved to between Blencathra and Skiddaw.

The setting sun on the left of Blencathra 

A visit to Scott, my framer at Threlkeld to pick up 'Summer Blooms, Yorkshire Dales' and here it is about to be hung at Tael Gallery in Bedale, North Yorkshire. I loved painting a different format , the gorgeous rows of Fields and Buttercup fields around Wensleydale was the inspiration, and a reminder on those Grey days we get over Winter, that something cheerful is round the corner.

Wednesday found me meeting up with a dear fellow artist at Grasmere, we splashed through mud, sat in the rain under a wonderful fir tree trying to keep a watercolour sketch dry, saw two red Squirrel's and a couple of Woodpeckers and thoroughly enjoyed the Autumn splendour of Grasmere.

Started a watercolour of beautiful Lake Iseo, played the rock sounds of Zucchero while sketching and starting to bring this watercolour to life from memories of warm sunny days spent beside the lake painting.

A very varied week, lets see what November brings 

 

September Watercolours

 

I've loved getting the watercolours back in action, trying out different papers, these are all painted on Saunders Waterford Not paper. I find that it's best leaving it to dry naturally, than rushing with a hairdryer, the paint seems to soften and blend beautifully if left alone.

The first painting is one from my art room looking towards the Ullswater fells, it was a blustery day and the sky was the main feature. For more details and prices 

The Jaws of Borrowdale, quite possibly one of my favourite views in the lakes, but I do have a few. This was painted on a large piece and was a total joy to capture, using a limited palette and allowing the colours to merge together. For more details and prices 

Evening Light, Catbells Derwentwater. Captured from Crow Park, looking towards the iconic Catbells of Keswick, this proper little mountain is a joy to climb and also to paint. For more details and prices 

Do get in touch for any other information email Jane at lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk

Carrock Fell from Mosedale

 

Carrock Fell 2174 ft 

Start Mosedale 

4.5 miles.

I've dreamt about walking up Carrock Fell, since I knew we would be able to see this iconic shaped hilltop from our new home, and it didn't disappoint.

How wonderful to be back in the Fells, the only sounds coming from the Swaledale Sheep and the gurgling Carrock beck. The views across from near the summit of the Blencathra and Skiddaw ,with the lonesome Skiddaw House nestled into the valley. Inspired to paint this marvellous view.

A grand Cairn sits proudly amongst the stones, with a viewpoint to behold.

Blue Skies, little wind make this a perfect day to be out in the hills. Looking back toward the summit of Carrock.

Enjoying the Solitude.

The gurgling Carrock Beck

Looking towards Great Mell Fell from Mosedale.

Carrock Fell from my Art room xxx

Watercolours and Pastels at Grasmere Painting Course March 2027

 

Fancy joining me, painting and sketching around Grasmere and Rydal water?

 Painting Spring Flowers, Waterfalls and beautiful Lakeland scenes.

Spring Watercolours and Pastel at Grasmere Monday 15th to Thursday 18th March 2027. 

En plein and studio based, painting and sketching Spring Landscapes around Grasmere and Rydal Water. 

Two places left 

Full board staying at the Glenthorne Prices from £625, for more details email 

Jane at lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk

Back in Lakeland

 It's been quite a journey since my last blog. We have moved back to the Land of Lakeland, or just on the edge looking in. This is my quite unbelievable view from my art room. Dominated by beautiful Blencathra with the fells of Ullswater on the left. It's utterly wonderful. 

I can't wait to share our Lakeland adventures with you, I am hoping to organise some one day painting days at Derwentwater and Pooley Bridge and also offer personal small groups and one to one watercolour en plein days.

I do have a date in March 2027 booked at The Glenthorne in Grasmere for a four day painting holiday, just get in touch if you would like more details. 

It's truly wonderful to be back

Towards Ullswater 

My latest painting, fresh off the Easel can you see the inspiration.

Fields of Sunshine 

Painted in Acrylics on Board

Size 21 x 21 inches Framed approx

£600

Email Jane at lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk

Yorkshire Fields Acrylic Painting.

 Yorkshire Fields

Painted in Acrylic on canvas Size 20 x 8 inches.

Inspired by those unbelievably Yellow rapeseed fields against bright Forget me not Blue Skies 

For prices and details https://janeward.co.uk/2026/05/05/yorkshire-fields-painting/

Springtime Path , Derwentwater Oil Painting

 

Springtime Path, Derwentwater

Oil on Board

Loved painting this large Oil of the  Bluebell path meandering down to the lake in Springtime.

Quite possibly my favourite time of year in the Lakes. 

The colours and smells of flowers enticing from days of cold Winter and Joys of Summer just round the corner. But the Spring glory to be enjoyed in all it's splendour.

For more information about purchasing this beautiful oil painting  or just get in touch lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk