April 2025, Newsletter.
A still April morning in Wasdale Valley - The Lake District
Hello and welcome,
As April settled into a slower rhythm after the bustle of Easter, I found myself seeking new sources of inspiration for upcoming artworks. This month, not only was I inspired by the mountains and lakes I know so well, but even from a quiet moment in front of an aquarium tank - the delicate textures of coral, the flickering movement of marine life, the unexpected textures. It’s always a joy to be reminded that the natural world offers endless beauty, whether beneath water or across the fells.
The Lake District, true to itself, has been shifting moods daily - silver skies one moment, then golden light spilling across the fells the next (with some glorious sunshine!). I’m learning again and again to embrace its ever-changing mood, and how this can weave itself into my work.
A Visit to Wasdale Valley
Recently, I spent some time beside the still waters of Wastwater in the Wasdale Valley - enjoying deep calmness under brooding skies. I was there gathering inspiration and reference for a commissioned piece which will be completed in May.
Whenever a new artwork is commissioned, I offer clients the chance to choose a location that’s meaningful to them - a place they feel connected to. That initial visit becomes a grounding moment: walking the paths, noticing the way the light lands on the peaks, breathing in the air - it all becomes part of the painting’s story. And it’s always a real joy for me to begin a piece in this way… immersed in nature.
Blushing Terrain
120cm x 100cm | Available
This artwork carries with it the warm earthy tones of the fellside - quiet browns, gentle blush pinks, touches of deep red, all woven softly amongst grounding greens and neutrals. It’s a painting that holds stillness, but also the memory of movement.
If you'd like to see more detailed imagery of Blushing Terrain, do let me know - I’d be happy to share more.
Clouded Routes
100cm x 100cm | Available
Subtle aqua tones flow through this artwork, layered with soft moss-like greens and whispering silvery pigments. When the light catches it just right, there’s a gentle shimmer - a sense of weather rolling through high ground, or mist lifting above water.
Clouded Routes at the lake Ullswater’s edge (Available)
If you’d like to browse these pieces or see others that are currently available - you’re very welcome to visit the gallery page on my website. As always, if you’d like more information, close-up photographs, or simply a little chat about a piece, I’m just an email away.
Clouded Routes Artwork in Interior Setting (Available)
You can also view this newsletter over on the blog section of my website, if you’d prefer to read it there or look back on previous months.
Here’s to the month ahead!
Wishing you peace, fresh air, and inspiration in all the unexpected places - I look forward to catching up with you towards the end of May, if not before.
Thank you again for sharing the journey with me!
Warmly,
Charlotte
Bathroom interior featuring Blushing Terrain Artwork (Available)
