Familiar places, reimagined.
Landscape Paintings of Place, Memory and Atmosphere
Paintings that reflect how landscapes are lived, remembered and shaped by shifting light, atmosphere and the subtle emotional weight of place.
Meet the Artist
From Architecture to Art
Raised in rural Yorkshire and trained as an architect in Leeds, my paintings explore place, memory and atmosphere, and how landscape shapes our experience of space.
About Me
I was born and raised in rural Yorkshire, where growing up in a small village in the 1970s gave me a strong awareness of place and its quiet tensions. After many years living and working as an architect in London, my art practice re-emerged following an unexpected return to my childhood home during the 2020 lockdown.
A Selection from My Portfolio
Landscape Paintings in Acrylic Ink and Watercolour
A small selection of recent paintings exploring atmosphere, landscape, and memory. Visit the full portfolio to see the complete body of work.
Paintings of Meaningful Places
Commission a Painting of a Place That Matters
Some places stay with us. Discover how to commission a painting inspired by a landscape, home, or building that holds personal meaning.
Turn a Meaningful Place into a Painting
From landscapes and farm buildings to much-loved homes, a commissioned painting can capture the atmosphere of a place that holds meaning. Discover how the process works.
Where to find my Art
Art Galleries
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Look Gallery
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Look Gallery
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Look Gallery
"Look Gallery opened in 1978 and over the years has evolved into one of the finest art galleries in Yorkshire. We show a wonderful eclectic collection of work from all over the United Kingdom. The gallery is run by Hilary and her brilliant and friendly team; Pam, Marcia and Greg. Covering two floors you will find watercolours, oils, abstracts, sculpture, glasswork, ceramics, wood carving and a range of limited edition works from over 80 artists. Our artists are some of the finest in their field and chosen for their skill and originality. We are located in the beautiful market town of Helmsley on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors." (Information from the Look Gallery website)
my artwork at this gallery:
Originals only
Moonlight in the Garden
£400
Trees on Havernook Lane
£360
The Corner Shop
£450
Early Morning - Feeding the Chickens at Fell View
£750
An Event at Flasby Top - Walking the Dog on a Winter Evening
£675
A View Down The Dale
£395
Headlights Over Flasby Top (A Study)
£395
Distant Lights
£395
contact name:
Hilary Grove
email:
lookgalleryhelmsley@gmail.com
phone number:
01439 770545
open hours:
Opening Hours: Mon-Tue: CLOSED • Wed-Sat: 11 AM - 1 PM | 2 PM - 4 PM • Sun: 2 PM - 4 PM.
location:
20 Castlegate, Helmsley, York YO62 5AB
Events and Exhibitions
start
22
Jul
2026
end
22
Jul
2026
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Artist in Residence - Est Riddlesden Hall
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start
22
Jul
2026
end
22
Jul
2026
event
Artist in Residence - Est Riddlesden Hall
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Artist in Residence - Est Riddlesden Hall
Come and see Matthew working on site ahead of his solo exhibition "Thresholds, Light, Memory and Place".
open hours:
10.30am - 3.30pm
location:
National Trust East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire. BD20 5EL
start
09
Jul
2026
end
12
Jul
2026
event
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2026
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start
09
Jul
2026
end
12
Jul
2026
event
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2026
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Gargrave Art Exhibition 2026
My paintings "Leeds Gothic - The Corner Shop" and "Where the Light Waits" will be on show at this year's Gargrave Art Exhibition
my artwork at this event:
Original paintings
open hours:
10.00am - 7.00pm Thurs 9 - Sat 11 Jul. 10.00am - 4.30pm Sun 12 Jul.
location:
Gargrave Village Hall, West Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire. BD23 3RD
start
08
Jul
2026
end
08
Jul
2026
event
Gargrave Art Exhibition preview evening
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start
08
Jul
2026
end
08
Jul
2026
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Gargrave Art Exhibition preview evening
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Gargrave Art Exhibition preview evening
Preview event for the 2026 Gargrave Art Exhibition
my artwork at this event:
Original paintings
open hours:
6.30pm - 9.00pm
location:
Gargrave Village Hall, West Street, Gargrave. North Yorkshire. BD23 3RD
start
27
Jun
2026
end
27
Jun
2026
event
Artist in Residence - East Riddlesden Hall
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start
27
Jun
2026
end
27
Jun
2026
event
Artist in Residence - East Riddlesden Hall
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Artist in Residence - East Riddlesden Hall
my artwork at this event:
Come and see Matthew working on site ahead of his solo exhibition "Thresholds: Light, Memory and Place.
open hours:
10.30am - 3.30pm
location:
East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5EL
start
20
Nov
2025
end
22
Feb
2026
event
Saltaire Art Gallery - Yorkshire Artists Winter Exhibition 2025
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start
20
Nov
2025
end
22
Feb
2026
event
Saltaire Art Gallery - Yorkshire Artists Winter Exhibition 2025
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Saltaire Art Gallery - Yorkshire Artists Winter Exhibition 2025
A curated exhibition of Yorkshire Artists work
my artwork at this event:
original painting
open hours:
Thursday - Sunday 11 am - 4 pm
location:
Saltaire Art Gallery. 13a Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley. BD18 3LQ
start
03
Jul
2025
end
23
Jul
2025
exhibition
2025 Leeds Summer Group Show
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start
03
Jul
2025
end
23
Jul
2025
exhibition
2025 Leeds Summer Group Show
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2025 Leeds Summer Group Show
Exhibition featuring 70 artworks by 55 artists
my artwork at this exhibition:
Original paintings
open hours:
10am - 5 pm
location:
Leeds Palyhouse
start
10
Jul
2025
end
13
Jul
2025
event
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2025
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start
10
Jul
2025
end
13
Jul
2025
event
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2025
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Gargrave Art Exhibition 2025
Anual exhibition displaying the work of local artists
my artwork at this event:
Original paintings
open hours:
10.00 am - 7.00 pm
location:
Gargrave Village Hall, Gargrave. BD23 3RD
start
09
Jul
2025
end
09
Jul
2025
event
Preview for Gargrave Art Exhibition 2025
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start
09
Jul
2025
end
09
Jul
2025
event
Preview for Gargrave Art Exhibition 2025
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Preview for Gargrave Art Exhibition 2025
Preview evening for the 2025 Gargrave Art Exhibition
my artwork at this event:
Original artworks for sale
open hours:
6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
location:
Gargrave Village Hall, Gargrave. BD23 3RD
start
04
Jul
2024
end
07
Jul
2024
event
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2024
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start
04
Jul
2024
end
07
Jul
2024
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Gargrave Art Exhibition 2024
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Gargrave Art Exhibition 2024
Exhibition and sale of a selection of my original paintings, prints, cards etc
location:
Gargrave Village Hall
start
03
Jul
2024
end
03
Jul
2024
event
Preview for Gargrave Art Exhibition 2024
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start
03
Jul
2024
end
03
Jul
2024
event
Preview for Gargrave Art Exhibition 2024
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Preview for Gargrave Art Exhibition 2024
Preview of Exhibition and sale of original paintings, prints and cards.
my artwork at this event:
Original artworks for sale
open hours:
6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
location:
Gargrave Village Hall
Awards
Leaving Milner Field: Winner of People's Favourite
Winner of peoples favourite vote at Gargrave Art Exhibition 2023
Gargrave Art Exhibition
The Gargrave Art Exhibition, running for over 50 years, is a well-established cultural event in the Yorkshire Dales village of Gargrave. In 2023, my painting Leaving Milner Field won the People’s Favourite Award, which led to an invitation to exhibit a collection of my work at the 2024 exhibition. Image courtesy of Gargrave Art Exhibition
