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Roseberry Topping Paintings | New North Yorkshire Artwork by Joanne Wishart
Roseberry Topping: From Spring Walk to New North Yorkshire Paintings The journey behind my new Roseberry Topping paintings began in April 2026, when Ross and...
Who is the artist? Joanne discusses why it's important to ask a simple question.
Why it’s important to ask a simple question. Who is the artist? While I normally like to keep my posts positive and upbeat this...
Ross Sands Walk from Waren Mill via Budle Bay | Northumberland Coastal Path
Walking from Waren Mill to Ross Sands via Budle Bay There are few places I'd rather spend a summer's day than walking along the Northumberland...
Painting Peter the Pirate for the Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne Sculpture Trail
As an artist, there are some projects that come along which feel incredibly special. Being selected to paint one of the Peter Rabbit™ sculptures for...
Illustrating The Allotment Sisterhood – Designing a Book cover
Illustrating The Allotment Sisterhood – A Wonderful Local Collaboration One of the greatest joys of being an artist is having the opportunity to...
Finding Artistic Inspiration on a Farne Islands Boat Trip: Puffins, Dolphins and Sketching on the Northumberland Coast
The Farne Islands are one of Northumberland's most spectacular wildlife destinations, attracting thousands of visitors each year. As a landscape artist, I've always been...
Scottish Island Sketches: Finding Inspiration on Tiree
Scottish Island Sketches: Finding Inspiration on Tiree I’ve just returned home from the most exhilarating few days on the beautiful island of Tiree in...
A Northumberland Coastal Walk: Low Newton to Beadnell Through an Artist’s Eyes
A Northumberland Coastal Walk: Low Newton to Beadnell Through an Artist’s Eyes One of my favourite sources of inspiration is a Northumberland coastal walk, and...
Painting Daffodils & Brightening Our Art Gallery Window
Spring Has Sprung: Painting Daffodils & Brightening Our Gallery Window There’s something magical about the first signs of spring. After the quiet greys...