The online home of John Harrison, artist: purveyor of line drawings with watercolour
From my sketchbooks….
Here’s a selection of recent work from my ever-expanding collection of sketchbooks of various shapes & sizes, together with some recent demo and workshop pieces…Some are very quick studies done in preparation for ‘proper’ paintings, some are simply images I liked at the time, and a couple are digitally coloured versions of an original sketch. Please ask if there’s anything you’d like to see, some of these have been worked up into full on paintings, and are for sale
A double page spread from my Seawhite sketchbook
From a recent workshop
A recent demo pieceAnother Lake District sketch…a cottage in the Langdales
My demo of a lane in Grasmere, for Ambleside Art Society
A demo piece -this is Saltaire looking away from Salts Mill -demonstrating the use of strong shadows.Gunnerside in Swaledale from my Moleskine sketchbookA demo piece again: this one was for Macclesfield Art SocietyAnother double page spread from my Moleskine sketchbook: harbor front at StaithesA commissioned piece for the new owners of the refurbished Station House, where a new deli/cafe/ tea rooms opened in August
Sunny meadows in SwaledaleArkengarthdale in the Yorskhire dalesThe view towards Nunnington, in North YorkshireA drystone wall in Upper SwaledaleA path in the Dales…Ink only on this Moleskine sketch of ReethAn ink sketch with minimal watercolour -again in my Moleskine sketchbookA sketch of Robin Hoods Bay in one of my Moleskine watercolour sketchbooksAnother version of this iconic view -this one was done as a demo at Brighouse Art CurcleThis painting sold during the Staithes Festival this yearA back alley in saltaireA line of sheds and greenhousesA sketch of Leeds Town hall from the Yorkshire Urban Sketching day in MarchAllotmentsSouth Bay Scarborough, over the famous SpaA view to the lovely bay at Runswick
Started as a doodle in my sketchbook, and developed into the finished image.
Dear John
I have been in touch with you before as an admirer of your work and as my relatives used to live nr Whitby
I follow your work on facebook
As my Auntie for many years lived in Lealholm and also flowergate, Whitby and Runswick Bay area I wanted to contact you to enquire further.
My Auntie has sadly passed away and I wanted to send a card relating to Lealholm or Whitby as a Sympathy/Thinking of you card and put a bit more thought and it will be a touching tribute
I wondered if you could send me any images of the named places which you have painted which you think could be appropriate.
Hello Louise, so sorry to hear your news, and I do recall you getting in touch: was it abut pet portraits? I will look through my files and email you those I think might fit -it will be sometime ver the weeknd -is that OK?
regards
JOhn
Hi David
Thanks for your interest… if you look on the home page of my site… there’s a link to my Etsy shop, where you can buy the latest edition.
I’ve had several requests to reprint the earlier ones, too, so I might be adding those back onto the shop.
John
Thanks john for the info on your sketchbooks, I am interested in back issues especially, hoping you do get some reissued. As a member ofthe Driffield U3A watercolour group expressed a keen interest when one of our members brought in the number 5 sketch book she obtained at one of workshops . Hope to hear soon if these books are to become available again. Thanks in anticipation David
By chance I landed my mouse on your page. I also feel very
happy when I can draw in ink and then a splash of watercolour.It is
such a privilege to be able to do so. It is a gift from God. I am 96
years old, and now retired, but so lucky that my ability to draw is still
with me ! I was a dress designer and graphic artist in my working days. Now in old age I find great comfort in my drawings. Your
sketches are so beautiful. They truly inspire me to use my gift. I also have started my first sketch book that I will leave to my family….
I would like to purchase a sketch book from you. I shall find you
on line….
Sincerely, ritamoss@outlook.com
Rita,
How lovely to hear from you, and with such kind words too… thank you.
I love that you’re still drawing at your young age…I can’t imagine not drawing at all.
I would love to see some of your sketches or drawings if you want to share them via email: I can also sort out a copy of my latest sketchbook too.
My email is john@ drawninyorkshire.com
Dear John,
I see you have found subject matter in Arkengarthdale…. my ancestors lived there in the 1800’s at a place called Swallowholm. The Dales are beautiful. I am a beginner watercolorist and deeply appreciate your channel on YouTube.
Thank you.
Joanne
Dear John
I have been in touch with you before as an admirer of your work and as my relatives used to live nr Whitby
I follow your work on facebook
As my Auntie for many years lived in Lealholm and also flowergate, Whitby and Runswick Bay area I wanted to contact you to enquire further.
My Auntie has sadly passed away and I wanted to send a card relating to Lealholm or Whitby as a Sympathy/Thinking of you card and put a bit more thought and it will be a touching tribute
I wondered if you could send me any images of the named places which you have painted which you think could be appropriate.
or my email at home is louisebrandwood@yahoo.co.uk
Thank you
Kind Regards
Look Forward to your reply
Louise
Hello Louise, so sorry to hear your news, and I do recall you getting in touch: was it abut pet portraits? I will look through my files and email you those I think might fit -it will be sometime ver the weeknd -is that OK?
regards
JOhn
Yes. What’s not to love about pen and wash and a splash of paint. Looking forward to your demo at Darlington Society of Arts.
Thanks Sarah…and yes, I too am looking forward to coming up to Darlington in JUne….
Where can I buy your sketchbooks John,
Hi David
Thanks for your interest… if you look on the home page of my site… there’s a link to my Etsy shop, where you can buy the latest edition.
I’ve had several requests to reprint the earlier ones, too, so I might be adding those back onto the shop.
John
Thanks john for the info on your sketchbooks, I am interested in back issues especially, hoping you do get some reissued. As a member ofthe Driffield U3A watercolour group expressed a keen interest when one of our members brought in the number 5 sketch book she obtained at one of workshops . Hope to hear soon if these books are to become available again. Thanks in anticipation David
By chance I landed my mouse on your page. I also feel very
happy when I can draw in ink and then a splash of watercolour.It is
such a privilege to be able to do so. It is a gift from God. I am 96
years old, and now retired, but so lucky that my ability to draw is still
with me ! I was a dress designer and graphic artist in my working days. Now in old age I find great comfort in my drawings. Your
sketches are so beautiful. They truly inspire me to use my gift. I also have started my first sketch book that I will leave to my family….
I would like to purchase a sketch book from you. I shall find you
on line….
Sincerely, ritamoss@outlook.com
Rita,
How lovely to hear from you, and with such kind words too… thank you.
I love that you’re still drawing at your young age…I can’t imagine not drawing at all.
I would love to see some of your sketches or drawings if you want to share them via email: I can also sort out a copy of my latest sketchbook too.
My email is john@ drawninyorkshire.com
Best wishes
John
Dear John,
I see you have found subject matter in Arkengarthdale…. my ancestors lived there in the 1800’s at a place called Swallowholm. The Dales are beautiful. I am a beginner watercolorist and deeply appreciate your channel on YouTube.
Thank you.
Joanne