Landscapes Pages 2

Welcome to the Landscape gallery, a space where the vibrant tapestry of nature and the quiet charm of rural life are brought to life through brushstrokes and colour. Double click on a picture for more information.

Homage to L.S.Lowry's The Factory - £450 Prints on canvas £80 each

This artwork is a direct copy of L.S. Lowry's iconic industrial scene, "The Factory." It faithfully recreates Lowry's distinctive style, characterised by stylised "matchstick" figures and a somber, industrial cityscape. A large crowd of these figures dominates the foreground, conveying a sense of bustling urban activity. In the background, the familiar Lowry elements are present: factory buildings with prominent chimneys, a tall brick tower, and a general atmosphere of industrial grit. The artist has captured Lowry's characteristic use of a muted colour palette, primarily greys and browns, which contributes to the artwork's sombre tone.

Market Day in Gainsborough - £250 Prints on canvas £80 each

A vibrant snapshot of daily life unfolds on Market Place, a street in Gainsbough - capturing the hustle and bustle of a market day. The artist's distinctive style, with its simplified forms and rich, earthy tones, evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. The street scene is alive with figures, each engaged in their own activity, creating a captivating tableau of urban life.
Acrylic on board

A homage to Lowry's 'A Lancashire Village' - £300 prints £40

This artwork is a careful reproduction of L.S. Lowry’s iconic industrial scene, The Factory. It faithfully reflects Lowry’s distinctive style, characterised by his stylised “matchstick” figures set within a bleak, urban landscape. The foreground is animated by a large crowd, capturing the hustle and rhythm of working-class life. In the background, familiar Lowry motifs appear—factory buildings with tall chimneys, a prominent brick tower, and an overall sense of industrial grit. The artist has effectively echoed Lowry’s muted colour palette of greys and browns, enhancing the painting’s sombre and reflective tone. This piece has since been sold and now forms part of a private collection.

L.S. Lowry 'Berwick' - £250 prints £40

This watercolour painting captures a bustling street scene in Berwick-upon-Tweed, rendered in L.S. Lowry's signature style. The artist uses a muted palette of greys, browns, and creams, punctuated by occasional brighter accents, to depict the town's architecture and the figures populating its streets. The composition is dominated by the buildings lining the road, with a prominent church tower rising in the background. Lowry's characteristic "matchstick men and women" fill the scene, their simplified forms and dark outlines creating a sense of movement and activity. The watercolour medium lends a slightly softened, atmospheric quality to the scene, contrasting with the starkness often associated with Lowry's industrial landscapes. The overall effect is a portrayal of everyday life in a Northern town, capturing both its architectural character and the presence of its inhabitants.

LS Lowry 'The Procession' - original SOLD but prints £40

This watercolour painting is a tasteful recreation of L.S. Lowry's "The Procession," capturing the essence of his distinctive style with the delicate fluidity of watercolour. The scene depicts a bustling street, likely in an industrial Northern town, filled with Lowry's characteristic "matchstick" figures. These simplified human forms, rendered with dark outlines, move with a sense of purpose and collective energy, suggesting a community event or gathering. The architecture of the buildings lining the street is portrayed with a stark simplicity, using muted tones of creams, browns, and reds, typical of Lowry's urban landscapes. The watercolour medium softens the harshness often found in his oil paintings, lending a slightly more atmospheric and less overtly industrial feel to the scene. The overall impression is a respectful and skillful interpretation of Lowry's iconic depiction of working-class life, translated beautifully into the light and transparent qualities of watercolour.

Lancashire Street and Viaduct" by LS Lowry - £250 prints £40

This watercolour painting is titled "Lancashire Street and Viaduct" by Laurence Stephen Lowry. It depicts a bustling urban scene, rendered in Lowry's characteristic style. The painting shows a streetscape dominated by industrial buildings and a viaduct. Lowry's signature "matchstick men and women" populate the scene, going about their daily lives. The artist uses a muted palette, with a focus on browns, creams, and greys, typical of his urban landscapes. The watercolour medium gives the scene a slightly softer, more atmospheric quality compared to his oil paintings. The overall effect is a portrayal of everyday life in an industrial Northern town.

Flaming Sycamore Gap - £199 Prints on canvas £80 each

This vibrant, expressive painting centres on a lone, dark tree silhouetted against a dramatic sky. The location is of course is the famous Sycamore Gap which stands prominently on a rise within a valley formed by sloping hillsides on either side. The sky behind it erupts in radiant colour, with bright yellows and oranges near the horizon radiating outwards into dynamic streaks of pink, red, and blue across the upper canvas, all rendered with energetic, visible brushstrokes. The foreground hillsides are textured with greens and browns, catching hints of the sky's vivid light, anchoring the spectacular celestial display.
Acrylic on Board

York Under a Swirling Sky - original sold but Prints on canvas £80 each

This vibrant oil painting on canvas presents a dreamlike vision of York under a swirling, star-filled night sky reminiscent of Van Gogh. The artist uses bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich palette of blues, yellows, and whites to depict the celestial expanse, with luminous stars and a glowing moon dominating the scene. Below, the distinct silhouettes of York Minster and the Hospitium are rendered in warm, earthy tones, creating a striking contrast with the dynamic sky. The iconic architecture of York is thus transported into a realm of cosmic wonder. Rolling green hills and stylized trees add to the fantastical quality of the landscape. The artist's unique interpretation blends the recognizable landmarks of York with a touch of celestial enchantment, inviting the viewer to see the historic city in a new and imaginative light. The overall effect is a captivating and imaginative portrayal of York under a truly extraordinary night.

Symondsbury Sunrise - original sold but Prints on canvas £80 each

This vibrant oil painting on canvas, titled "Symondsbury Sunrise," captures the picturesque village of Symondsbury in Dorset bathed in the dramatic light of dawn. The artist employs a bold and expressive style, using sweeping brushstrokes and a rich palette of fiery reds, oranges, yellows, and contrasting blues and greens to depict the sky as the sun begins to rise over the hills. The light emanates from behind a dark silhouette of the Dorset landscape, casting a radiant glow over the clustered cottages and church of Symondsbury. The houses, painted with simplified forms and bright colours, create a charming and almost whimsical feel. Lush green fields and trees in the foreground ground the scene in the rolling Dorset countryside. The artist's energetic brushwork and vivid colours convey a sense of warmth and the awakening of a new day over this idyllic village.

Starry Windmill Serenade - original SOLD but Prints on canvas £80 each

This oil painting on board presents a captivating scene, reminiscent of Van Gogh's iconic style, featuring a traditional Dutch windmill under a swirling, vibrant sky. The windmill, rendered in warm, earthy tones of ochre and burnt orange, stands prominently against the cool blues and greens of the surrounding landscape. Its sails, painted with broad, textured strokes, reach towards the dynamic, almost celestial sky, where concentric swirls of blue and yellow create a sense of movement and depth.

Skyward Sails, Golden Trails - original SOLD but Prints on canvas £80 each

This oil painting on board captures a windmill in a style reminiscent of Van Gogh, set against a dynamic and swirling sky. The windmill, rendered with bold brushstrokes in shades of orange, yellow, and black, stands prominently on a platform above a small building with a light-colored facade. Its sails, angled in a distinctive X-shape, reach towards the turbulent, star-studded sky, where concentric swirls of blue and yellow create a sense of movement and depth. The foreground features a meadow rendered with textured strokes in shades of yellow and green, adding a sense of rustic charm.

Mystic Woodland - original SOLD but Prints on canvas £80 each

MMystic Wood is an evocative oil painting on board that captures the quiet enchantment of a hidden forest realm. With rich, layered brushwork and a palette that shifts between deep earth tones and ethereal highlights, the piece invites viewers into a dreamlike landscape where light filters through ancient trees and mystery lingers in the shadows. The composition balances realism with a touch of the surreal, suggesting a place both familiar and otherworldly. Since its creation, Mystic Wood has found a new home, having been sold to a private collector—yet its atmospheric presence continues to resonate through memory and imagination.

The Colours of the Coast - Framed £350, unframed £255, Canvas prints £80

This vibrant oil painting on board captures a coastal scene at Seaton Sluice, a picturesque coastal village in Northumberland, England. It depicts the harbour at low tide, revealing the exposed, richly textured mudflats where several boats rest. The most prominent feature is a blue fishing boat, leaning gracefully in the foreground, its red underbelly visible. The use of impasto brushstrokes, especially in the turbulent sky and the dappled ground, effectively showcases the tactile qualities of oil paint, lending a dynamic and expressive quality to the artwork.