I class myself as an old fashioned Landscape painter with a passion to bring atmosphere, drama and moments of extreme light to my work, working predominantly in Oils with occasional forays into Inks, Charcoal and Acrylics
Working from photographs, sketches, and imagination I look for those “magic” moments in the landscape. Steering away from a natural palette, often introducing bolder tones to achieve a unique signature look in each piece.
I strive constantly to keep improving and when that stops, so will I
Would you rather watch? then why not see what inspires me, my ethos, painting methods and the wonderful landscape where I live and work in this short 3.5 minute Youtube video. View Find the LightFind the light Video
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Exhibitions
Where can you see my work. Information on Galleries, Exhibitions and Events
Residency
I am a resident artist and a member of the Gallery Team at Gallery North West,
My work is constantly on display at Gallery North West 24 Front Street, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NG
Gallery North West is a high quality independent contemporary art gallery in the small market town of Brampton, Cumbria, nine miles east of Carlisle, I am one of 3 artists who manage the gallery and are proud to have over 25 of the best artists in the North of England and South Scotland in our creative family. To learn more use the button below
In addition to my resident Gallery NorthWest, I also exhibit each year in a number of Art Exhibitions locally and further afield. I will post details here when I recieve dates and confirmations.
Grasmere - Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition - April 18th - 27th 2025
Delighted to be part of this annual exhibition in the simply stunning location of Grasmere in the Cumbrian Lake District
Now planning for its 46th annual exhibition. Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition is truly a date for the diary of all artists living in Cumbria, and those who love original art while visiting the Lake District.. The exhibition is held in Grasmere Village Hall every year. Starting on Good Friday and finishing on the Sunday after Easter Sunday, it maximises on the visitor influx into the Lake District over the Easter break.
Wetheral 2025 - May 3rd - 5th 2025 -Wetheral Community Village Hall
This year’s exhibition is to be held in the Wetheral Community Hall on Saturday 3rd May to Monday 5th May. Opening hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. on the Monday.
This is a very successful art exhibition with a host of excellent artists. All funds raised go to Wetheral Church, so really well worth attending.
Echo Festival Lanercost 2025 - June 20 - 28th 2025 -Lanercost Priory
This is a brand new contemporary arts festival run by the Echo Events Team at Lanercost Priory. So pleased to be one of the first artists to be exhibiting at this lovely venue.
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Well it has finally happened, I decided to commit my works to paper and ink. A life time of travelling and observing light, always on the lookout for extreme lighting conditions. These moments of magic often occur very briefly and sometimes on the most unlikley of days. But this is what makes them special, there is no greater joy for me, than seeing a tiny patch of sunlit mountain against a muted landscape and dark brooding skies. This is what my book is about, my search for those magic moments. I will leave the final comments to a lovely review left by an artist friend Tom Adams. (see below)
Review on Goodreads by Tom Adams
This is a delightful book which highlight's Stuart's best works, 72 full colour pages illustrate a lifetime journey to capture Cumbria's landscapes. Through three sections of the book, we experience pathways into these scenes; firstly the dramatic mountains and fells especially his beloved Ullswater , then a more close-up view of Stuart's life in rural countryside village, and city, and finally an appreciation of the many diverse seascapes littered across the UK coastline .
It is this final section which held me spellbound for the longest. Stuart has a way of composing his pieces that perfectly captures the light and shade present in waves, shorelines and buildings. The eye is led into the paintings such, that one feels like a traveller moving into and beyond the scene. The sense of atmosphere is captivating.
I thoroughly recommend this book to all art-lovers, and those who hold a connection with Cumbria and Northern Britain.
Reveiw by Tom Adams
Front and back hard covers A page from By The Waters Edge section Mountains and Fells page
Commissions
Is there a memory or location you would like as a painting
If your answer is YES then perhaps a commission could make this a reality.
A recent commision of Whitehaven harbour from Parton Beach
Commissions are a 2 way process, as we begin the collaboration neccessary to ensure your concept and vision are also mine . This is the only way I can paint in my particular style, but still stay true to your aspirations
