England - Yorkshire, UK - August 2022 Painting Excursion

This was my first trip to the United Kingdom. Skipton, the Yorkshire area to be precise. I wasn't really sure what to expect. I have traveled through Italy, China, and Russia, but England was different. Very charming with all of the rolling green fields and stone walls dissecting the terrain. The energetic big skys were amazing, every bit of what I have seen in many of Edward Seago's paintings. Absolutely amazing! I spent the better part of a week painting the green hills, as well as the lovely canals. Still hoping to get to London but thrilled to have seen this part of the UK.

"A Beautiful Day on the Canal" 18" x 24" Oil on Linen $3200

While being there I was able to visit Rosemary and Symi, Rosemary's Brushes, always a treat to see these two! Plus got a chance to meet Joe, Symi's beau, great guy!

A few years back I met and shared a flat with a British chap in Venice by the name of Will Topley. Wonderful artist and absolutley sweeheart of a guy. What a treat it was to actually cross paths with Will again in his own homeland. He was working on an interior commission at Bolton Abbey of all places, right in the area I was at. We were able to sneak out for a little painting and some lunch.

"Cottage Near Bolton Abbey" 12" x 16" Oil on Linen Panel - $1600 Painted with Will

"Bolton Abbey" 18" x 24" Oil on Linen - $3200

"English Hillside" 12" x 16" Oil on Linen Panel - Unfinished

While out painting I met Norman, a delightful very kind farmer. He and his wife shared their homestead and farm with me. What a treat!

"Norman's Farm" 12" x 16" Oil on Linen Panel - $1600 - SOLD

"Old Church Skipton" 12" x 16" Oil on Linen Panel - Unfinished

"Passing Clouds" 9" x 12" Oil on Linen Panel - Unfinished

"Fields of Sheep" 18" x 24" Oil on Linen - $3200

"Evening on the Canal" 12" x 16" Oil on Linen Panel - $1600

"The Old Footpaths" 18" x 24" Oil on Linen - Unfinished

Inspired a couple of young lads to grab their art materials and join me. : )

"A Break in the Clouds" 12" x 16" Oil on Linen Panel - Unfinished

"The Old Bridge" 18" x 24" Oil on Linen - Unfinished

England truly was beautiful! Hopefully will make it back there in the near future.

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