As part of a former parish school my lovely light studio incorporates the original wooden screens that had separated boys from girls - these days we let both in together!
Celebrating Yorkshire's Dales
I'm instinctively led to green gold, burnt sienna and indigo my signature colours to express my feelings about the natural world especially its geology and terrain.
I have been a watercolour artist practicing in Yorkshire and Lancashire for the past 20+ years. My art expresses my feelings about a subject rather than being truly representational. I am moved by the intensity of J. M. W. Turner's ethereal paintings and more modern day artist Michael Morgan both of whom challenged watercolour ‘rules’ with loose and evocative styles.
The Artworks
My artworks are arranged to reflect the variety of my interests and to guide you to where you want to be
My eco friendly cards are blank inside, useful as notelets as well as sending greetings. Made entirely in house, printed on FSC certified and CO2 neutral card stock.
Some organisations with which we have shared values …
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Craven Arts House Gallery
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Craven Arts House Gallery
Craven Arts House and Gallery hosts changing exhibitions monthly creating a varied programme for locals and visitors to Skipton and the Yorkshire region. It is located on a Otley Street, a short walk from the town centre.
contact name:
Selina McGonagle Director
email:
info@cravenarts.co.uk
open hours:
Thursday - Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM
location:
55 Otley Street, Skipton BD23 1ET
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Inspired by … gallery
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Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
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Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
We are participating in the Open Art 2026 exhibition
email:
museum@blackburn.gov.uk
phone number:
01254667130
location:
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn BB1 7AJ
start
30
Apr
2026
end
24
May
2026
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When Words Fail
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When Words Fail
When Words Fail. This theme explores the moments, emotions, and experiences that go beyond language—whether through issues of speech, expressions of loss and grief, political or environmental concerns, or the beauty of something indescribable.
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The Folly
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The Folly
The Folly houses the Museum of North Country Life, it is an extraordinary historic house and museum in the town of Settle, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. It has a magnificent licensed coffee house, and small shop.
my artwork at this shop:
Various greetings cards
contact name:
Heritage Development Officer
email:
info@ncbpt.org.uk
phone number:
01729 825185
open hours:
Normally open 11AM - 4PM (last admission 3.30PM) Closes for around 6 weeks January-February
location:
Victoria Street, Settle BD24 9EY
Whernside - Yorkshire’s highest point
email:
inspiredbygallery@northyorkmoors.org.uk
phone number:
01439 772737
open hours:
Daily 10am to 5pm
location:
Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Danby, Whitby, YO21 2NB
open hours:
Thursdays to Sundays 11am to 4pm
location:
Craven Arts House, 55 Otley Street, Skipton BD23 1ET
start
28
Nov
2026
end
29
Nov
2026
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Holden Clough Nurseries Autumn 'Apple' Artisan Market
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Holden Clough Nurseries Autumn 'Apple' Artisan Market
Local craftspeople, designers and producers and talented makers, who create their unique products. Open FREE 10am-4pm
open hours:
10am - 4pm
location:
Holden Clough Nurseries, Holden, Bolton by Bowland BB7 4PF
start
14
Mar
2026
end
16
May
2026
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exhibition
Blackburn museum & art gallery Open 2026
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Blackburn museum & art gallery Open 2026
Exhibition of art by over 200 artists and makers from the Blackburn area and the wider region
open hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4.45pm
location:
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
start
14
Feb
2026
end
10
May
2026
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North Yorkshire Open Studios Spring Showcase
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North Yorkshire Open Studios Spring Showcase
Over 200 artists take over of the Inspired by … gallery in our most eclectic exhibition of the year.
open hours:
Daily 10am - 5pm
location:
Inspired by … gallery, Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Lodge Lane, Danby, YO21 2NB
start
27
Mar
2026
end
26
Apr
2026
past
exhibition
From the Earth
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From the Earth
North Yorkshire Open Studios and Craven Arts collaboration, to showcase work of artists participating in NYOS Summer & winter event
open hours:
11am - 4pm
location:
Craven Arts, 55 Otley St, Skipton BD23 1ET
start
04
Apr
2026
end
05
Apr
2026
past
event
Grassington Devonshire Institute Easter Gift & Craft Fair
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Grassington Devonshire Institute Easter Gift & Craft Fair
Grassington Devonshire Institute Easter Fair
my artwork at this event:
Art - cards - prints - cushions - tea towels - and more …
open hours:
10am - 3pm
location:
Grassington Devonshire Institute, 48 Main St, Grassington BD23 5AZ
start
04
Feb
2026
end
28
Feb
2026
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exhibition
The Last Badger Party
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The Last Badger Party
sadly the last exhibition at this wonderful little gallery in the Yorkshire Dales village of Clapham. We hope the owner Nick Armstrong will open another similar venture to build on the achievements here in Clapham.
my artwork at this exhibition:
Small framed artworks, browser items and prints, great variety of greetings cards, art design tea towels and cushions … and more
open hours:
11am - 4pm
location:
Badger in the Wall Gallery, Church Ave, Clapham, Lancaster LA2 8EQ
start
27
Nov
2025
end
21
Dec
2025
past
event
Present Perfect
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Present Perfect
Members of Craven Arts present a wide range of art and artisan goods that as ideal for that special print of friends and family
my artwork at this event:
Small framed artworks, browser items and prints, great variety of greetings cards, art design tea towels and cushions … and more
open hours:
Thursday to Sunday 11am till 4pm
location:
Craven Arts House, 55 Otley St, Skipton BD23 1ET
start
11
Nov
2025
end
20
Dec
2025
past
exhibition
Badger in the Wall Gallery
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Badger in the Wall Gallery
Located in the popular Yorkshire Dales village of Clapham, the gallery opened in May 2024 providing open call opportunities for artists of all forms and stockists of local prints and craft products alongside the exhibition artworks.
my artwork at this exhibition:
Small framed artworks, browser items and prints, great variety of greetings cards, art design tea towels and cushions … and more
open hours:
10am to 4pm
location:
Clapham
start
07
Dec
2025
end
07
Dec
2025
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Gargrave Village Hall & Vintage Crafts Fairs
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Gargrave Village Hall & Vintage Crafts Fairs
Events to bring together many and varied skilled artists and makers in our district
my artwork at this event:
Small framed artworks, browser items and prints, great variety of greetings cards, art design tea towels and cushions … and more
open hours:
10am to 4pm
location:
Gargrave Village Hall
