Jane Ward Artist

Walk to Watendlath

April 2, 2013July 6, 2020Lake District, Lake District Prints, Pastels, PrintsLeave a Comment

The walk to Watendlath is one of pure joy, I start from the village of Rosenthwaite and make my way up the beautiful fell passing bubbling brooks, turning and admiring the view towards Seathwaite and the mighty fells of Glaramara and Great end. The path then descends down to the small hamlet of Watendlath with intimate glimpses of a Blue tarn with fishermen catching trout. A cup of tea and a slice of the famous Gingerbread baked in the tea room follow.

I stop at the gate post and take in this peaceful special place.

‘Walk to Watendlath is painted in pastels

Signed Limited Edition A3 print

Price £50.00 INC P&P

Castlerigg Stone Circle

March 22, 2013January 28, 2017Lake District, WatercoloursLeave a Comment

I felt inspired to paint Castlerigg Stone Circle in watercolours with fresh snow blowing wildly and a little sunshine to warm this cold March day. This magical scene is just a mile from Keswick with 360 degrees views of glorious fells.

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Painted in watercolours by Jane Ward

Size 20 x 13

£175.00

This Original painting is sold unframed for safe delivery

For more details email lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk

Still Waters, Tarn Hows

March 18, 2013March 18, 2013OilsLeave a Comment

Still Water, Tarn Hows painted in Oils.

Tarn Hows near to Hawkshead was one of the first places I visited in the Lakes, this beautiful tarn is a pure joy to walk around in any season but when the Autumn colours are in full swing it is stunning.

I am entering this painting at ‘Art Mart’ in Ambleside from Friday 29th March until Monday 1st April 2013.

If you would like any information about Still Water

email me lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk

Sixt from Samoens

March 16, 2013March 16, 2013French Alps, WatercoloursLeave a Comment

Sixt from Samoens

Painted in Watercolours by Jane Ward

£95.00 Unframed for ease of postage

Sixt from Samoens was painted in watercolours in February. With Blue skies and fresh snow painting en- plein from the chalet terrace looking towards to high peaks of Sixt Cheval.

Email lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk for more details

Carzone arriving by ferry

March 15, 2013March 16, 2013ItalyLeave a Comment

This is the view that welcomes you arriving by Ferry at Carzone. Just one of the hidden jewels on Lake Iseo. To paint this special little Borgo I had to get a feel and sample it’s delights. Morning coffee was first sitting in the sunshine watching scooters whizz by, riden by ladies with bags of groceries held tightly between their ankles. I was now ready for finding a location for a few hours, down the narrow alleyways with flowers and tubs beside every ancient doorway. I watched a young boy wearing his Italian strip kicking a ball and clothes above our heads drying in the morning sunshine. So now I was ready to settle down and paint an Italian scene.

If you fancy an Italian Painting adventure read here for more details

Watercolours at Lake Iseo

March 15, 2013March 18, 2013Italy, Watercolours1 Comment

Staying at Rivalago Hotel on the shores of Lake Iseo I painted this serene vista in watercolours. With only shades of Blues to see, the palette was easy to mix. To keep it pure to the view, no pencil marks were drawn just a brush loaded with paint to show the simplicity of this breathtaking scene.

The light changes daily in the Italian Lakes, the days start with sunshine flooding through the open finistra, days are spent chasing shadows around sunlight buildings or sparkling light dancing on the Lake. Late afternoon the delights come to life, a mass of colours subdue to tonal shades, shapes are simplified with just a wash of colour.

To sample this as an artist is truly wonderful

Italy painting holiday in Italian Lakes with Jane Ward

March 12, 2013March 18, 2013ItalyLeave a Comment

You might wonder what a painting holiday in the Italian Lakes is like? At Lake Iseo which is situated between Garda and Como. A shy but beautiful Lake is known by the Italians as the ‘Secret Jewel’ is a pure joy for artists who enjoy painting stunning scenery without throngs of tourists, but able to watch local Italians go about everyday life in a stunning backdrop. Based at the pretty old port of Sulzano in the stunning Rivalago Hotel. Breakfast time taken in the gardens leading down to the lakeshore a perfect way to start the day.

Days are spent visiting the pretty small villages and towns dotted around the lakeshore, arriving usually by ferry with views from every angle.

Painting subjects range from intimate balcony scenes, to bobbing boats and colourful villas reflected into a warm turquoise lake all viewed from beneath the shade of an Olive tree.

Days turn into stunning sunsets with a glass of cool Prosecco to hand and homade Italian food served outdoors. Artists, be them beginners or those that have dabbled for many years all enjoying the delights of the colours that unfold.

If you would like to join my small group of painters from total beginner to experienced just get in touch for more details just email Jane at lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk

The date is Saturday 7th September for one week and the price is £995.00 for a painter and £875.00 for a non painting husband or wife. This is excluding flights. For non painters Lake Iseo is perfect for Road cycling, walking and just enjoying Italian Culture.

Dusk, Derwentwater Watercolour

March 9, 2013December 7, 2016Lake District, WatercoloursLeave a Comment

Dusk, Derwentwater painted in watercolours

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I love painting Derwentwater, and think it is possibly the most beautiful lake in the English Lake District. It is totally unspoilt with five small Islands, one aptly named Derwent Island owned by the national trust. I painted this original watercolour at dusk. A still lake catching warm winter sunlight with just the sounds of geese making their evening flights.

Jane Ward Landscape Artist

March 9, 2013March 18, 2013UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Jane Ward is a Landscape Artist working in Watercolours, Pastels and Oils. Enjoying walking amongst inspiring high fell and mountain scenery led Jane to paint what she really loved. Dramatic light conditions on Lakes, Mountain ridges and Tarns especially in a Winter Landscape.

Self taught Jane paints mainly in Watercolours, Oils and Pastels.An enthusiastic tutor and contributor to ‘Leisure Painter’ Magazine.

Moving to the Lake District Jane set up ‘Lakeland Art Courses’ sharing her special painting locations around Keswick and Grasmere with students from all over the world. A trip to Italy opened a new chapter, quite by accident discovering Lake Iseo ‘ the secret jewel of the Italian Lakes’ Jane now organises each year a painting holiday to her favourite place in Italy.

Having spent many years painting in the French Alps capturing some of the most dramatic and inspiring landscapes, Jane is delighted to organise painting holidays in Samoens named as one of the the most beautiful French Alpine towns.

Original work can be seen at Viridian Gallery, Keswick and Thornthwaite Gallery.

Jane’s ‘Lakeland art Blog is a weekly diary showing places that inspire, Some of her walks, adventures, paintings, tips and new ideas.

http://lakelandart.blogspot.co.uk/