Drawn in Yorkshire

Yorkshire Artist John Harrison:
Purveyor of Line Drawings with Watercolour

Yorkshire born and bred: a trained graphic designer with a strong illustrative style borne from my voracious childhood reading: Rupert The Bear; Swallows and Amazons; Just William, and countless comics from both sides of the Atlantic. They all featured drawings which led directly to my current style of strong line drawings in ink, with watercolour washes applied in varying degrees to focus the viewer’s eye.

I draw inspiration (pun intended!) from many sources – Yorkshire’s glorious Dales and Coast, the stunning Lake District, city, village and townscapes – and I always look for dynamic viewpoints with interesting perspective and strong light and shadows rather than the usual picture postcard view.

My work is in many private collections both in the UK and internationally, and I love to do commissions, whether a house portrait, memento of a special holiday or a family event…just get in touch.

Thanks for dropping by, and please have a look around my site..

Pen and watercolour drawing by Yorkshire artist, John Harrison.

Pen and water colour drawing of a Yorkshire village.

Water colour painting of the picturesque town of Staithes, North Yorkshire.

Water colour painting of North Yorkshire village by John Harrison.

Water colour drawing of Yorkshire country life.

Pen and Wash drawing of a Yorkshire Dales farmhouse.

Welcome to my World

Workshops & Demos

I absolutely love giving demonstrations and running workshops for, art clubs, groups, societies and art venues.

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Online shop

Visit my online store where you can purchase my cards, sketchbooks, calendars, prints & commission house portraits.

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YouTube Tutorials

I share my creative process, through a series of in-deth tutorials from sketching to applying loose watercolor strokes and more.

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Pen and Wash: The Book

I’m delighted to be able to offer copies of my book direct from me to you (apologies John, Paul, George and Ringo!). You can, of course order via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwells, or any other online booksellers, but buying direct from me, means I’m able to sign your copy.

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House Portrait Commsions

As a Yorkshire Artist, I feel a line and watercolor portrait of a home makes a unique and memorable gift for various occasions, such as moving in or out, children leaving home, birthdays, anniversaries, or weddings. These portraits can also capture any place special to you, like a church, holiday cottage, or a memorable vacation spot.