A selection of Dot's paintings were on display during July at Lowes Court Gallery, Egremont
"On the Beach near St Bees" - a pastel painting in a 52cm x 42cm beech effect frame, £70
The red sandstone at St Bees is very striking and there are interesting pebbles on the beach
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Foxgloves in Eskdale" - a pastel painting in a 52cm x 42cm beech effect frame, £70
The woodland behind the drystone wall looked dark and quiet. The foxgloves and meadow flowers which were growing nearby, and the fresh green leaves of the trees, brighten the scene
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"The Team" - a pastel painting in a 55cm x 46cm beech type frame, £80
I was out for a Sunday morning walk on the beach and could see all these figures ahead of me. It was slightly intimidating and I didn't walk through them. I found out later that they were members of a rugby team - hence the title
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Trees and Bluebells" - a pastel painting in a 51.5cm x41.5cm light frame, £65
A slightly abstract take on a popular subject exploring shape and texture
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Waterlilies" - a watercolour painting in a 57cm x 48cm white frame, £80
A favourite flower. I hope the painting gives a feeling of calm
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Masquerade" - a pastel painting in a 69cm x 58cm silver effect frame, £95
All the items in this still life are either copies of real things or are used to cover up or enhance. That's why I chose the title "Masquerade"
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Daytrip to Maryport" - a pastel painting in a 58cm x 47cm Beech effect frame, £80
L.S. Lowry has an influence on some of my work - usually his interest in putting figures in paintings. Here the church is similar in style, and the small figures add interest
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Seascale Beach" - a pastel painting in a 57cm x 46cm Black frame, £80
This painting of the beach is monochrome, apart from a touch of lemon, which I thought would lighten it up a bit
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Distington Walled Garden" - a pastel painting in a 55cm x 45cm Pine frame, £80
We were early for a funeral so we called in here. The bright colours were such a contrast to the sad day. I called back a few weeks later to take some photos to remember the moment in this painting
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Bluebell Wood" - a pastel painting in a 53cm x 42cm beech effect frame, £70
A slightly abstract version of the bluebells at Muncaster
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Above the Estuary" - a pastel painting in a 53cm x 42cm light wood frame, £70
This view is from the top of Muncaster looking over the Ravenglass Estuary
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Fishing by the Wreck" - a framed pastel painting in a silver colour frame. The framed painting measures 39cm x 31cm. £45
As I was walking on the beach near Drigg I noticed the people fishing in the distance. The wreck is often uncovered depending on the movement of sand and tide
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Near Lingmell" - a framed pastel painting in a 58cm x 47cm beech effect frame, £80
It was very peaceful here, and a pleasant walk from the Wasdale Valley
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Looking towards Lingmell" - a framed pastel painting in a 55cm x 45cm light wood effect frame, £80
A different treatment of the subject from a higher viewpoint
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Wintry Lake Derwentwater" - a framed pastel painting in a 55cm x 45cm light blue/ grey frame, £80
I arrived in Keswick early one morning in March and wandered down to the lake. Although it was freezing cold I couldn't resist sketching the view across Derwentwater
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Misty Beach" - a framed pastel painting in a 56cm x 46cm white frame, £80
It's rare for the beach to be so misty. The two figures disappearing rapidly into the mist are my husband Mel and his running partner Rob on a morning run
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.
"Sea Walk, Seascale" - a framed pastel painting in a 56cm x 46cm dark wood frame, £80
This family were braving the elements on a rather stormy day. A walk on the wild side.
Please note that some of these paintings are being exhibited for sale and, if sold, will no longer be available.
Framed paintings can be delivered locally, or collected by the purchaser.