North Yorkshire Open Studios
North Yorkshire Open Studios

I am passionate about the landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. I focus on wild open uplands, the ecosystems that evolve and form distinctive patterns, and the remnants of our farming heritage that all combine to inform my imagination and my palette.

About me

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.

Gallery

Where to find my Artwork

Craven Arts Gallery

Badger in the Wall Gallery

Badger in the Wall Gallery

Opened in May 2025 the Badger in the Wall Gallery has supported lots of artists and makers including a number of Craven Arts members. A truly independent arts outlet run by Nicholas Armstrong in the stunning surroundings of Clapham village a key tourist destination in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Contact Name:

Nicholas Armstrong

email:

badgerinthewall@outlook.com

open hours:

Wednesday 11-5, Thursday 1-5, Saturday 11-5

location:

Church Avenue, Clapham, Lancaster LA2 8EQ

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Events and Exhibitions

Craven Arts is charity supporting arts and artists in the Craven area

Traces - Skipton's history in focus

Artists from the Skipton and Craven area have been invited to submit new work on aspects of the heritage of Skipton and Craven. This is a collaborative exhibition between Craven Arts and Skipton Civic Society. During the course of the exhibition, there will be a programme of heritage talks, art workshops and artist demonstrations. 



open hours:

Wednesday - Sunday 11AM - 4PM

location:

Craven Arts House, 55 Otley St, Skipton BD23 1ET

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Shops

North Craven Building Preservation Trust

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 cards, and small original paintings

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

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We support

By providing arts facilities for creation, professional development, education and training we will make Craven a better place to live both culturally and economically.North Yorkshire Open Studios holds annual events and other exhibitions in the historic Ridings of Yorkshire. Members open their studios to the public during these events and at other times. See their individual websites for more details on openingsLogo of Friends of the DalesCraven Cassette is a registered charity recording the Craven Herald Newspaper and Dales an and Cumbrian magazines for people who are partially sighted or blind.

Getting in touch

Thank you for visiting and viewing my artwork. If you have any questions or you are interested in any of my work I’d be happy to hear from you. Most of my images can be reproduced as prints on canvas and many as cushions, so if you want to add a splash of colour to your holiday home, office, or commercial premises or property, or for your own very own home, do get in contact. Please use the contact form below to send me a message - I will reply by return.