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.
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.
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
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
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Artist in Residence - Est Riddlesden Hall
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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
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Gargrave Art Exhibition 2026
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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
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Gargrave Art Exhibition preview evening
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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
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Artist in Residence - East Riddlesden Hall
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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
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Saltaire Art Gallery - Yorkshire Artists Winter Exhibition 2025
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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
Awards
Leaving Milner Field: Winner of People's Favourite
Winner of peoples favourite vote at Gargrave Art Exhibition 2023
