Original paintings, painting holidays and weekly art classes.
Watercolour, acrylic, pastel and mixed media, inspired by the coastline, countryside and places I’ve visited. Buy an original, or come and paint with me.
- Painting holidays across the UK
- Weekly classes near Saltburn by Sea
- Commissions by arrangement
Staithes, acrylic and collage
Buy a painting, or learn to paint your own.
Original artwork, cards and prints to buy online, plus painting holidays and weekly classes for every level.
Original artwork for sale
Original paintings in watercolour, acrylic and mixed media, together with greetings cards and selected prints available to buy online.
Painting holidays
Holidays at venues across the UK, with demonstrations, practical tuition and time to enjoy painting in inspiring surroundings.
Weekly art classes
Watercolour, acrylic and mixed media, with demonstrations and individual guidance to help you build confidence and enjoy painting.
Available artwork
Greetings cards from £2.50
Daisies, Boats, Cycle Sprint, Vase and more, printed from my original paintings.
Painting holidays
Every holiday includes demonstrations, practical guidance and plenty of time to work on your own paintings in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Cober Hill, near Scarborough
Mixed media painting holiday
Monday to Friday mixed media courses at Cober Hill.
- 9–13 November 2026
- 15–19 February 2027
- 5–9 April 2027
- 13–17 September 2027
- 22–26 November 2027
Seaton Hall, near Staithes, North Yorkshire
New for 2027: three courses
Including watercolour and sketching techniques.
- 8–12 March 2027
- 21–25 June 2027
- 6–10 September 2027
Glenthorne Quaker Centre, Grasmere
Mixed media course
Early booking recommended. £80 deposit on booking.
- 26–30 July 2027
- 23–27 August 2027
- 15–18 October 2027
I’ve also taught in Italy, Greece and Portugal.
Ask about upcoming holidays and get first notice of new dates.
Weekly art classes
I explain the creative use of different materials, the importance of composition and how to get the best from photos and sketches, so you can achieve your own goals and develop your own ideas.
Watercolour classes
Stokesley Town Hall · Beginners & intermediate
Mixed media & watercolour
St Andrew’s Hall, Marton · With A Class Community Learning
A little about me
Painting has been a big part of my life for many years and it continues to give me as much enjoyment today as when I first started. Much of my inspiration comes from the coastline, countryside and places I have visited over the years.
Teaching has introduced me to many wonderful people, and I still enjoy seeing students grow in confidence and develop their own style.
North Yorkshire Open Studios member
What students and collectors say
“I so enjoyed my holiday with you all. Wonderful company, fabulous food, amazing scenery. Thank you Sue for your laid back but so useful tuition. The art experience was completely new to me and you subtly pushed us beyond our perceived limits and got us loosening up our styles of painting and composition.”
“Sue is a talented artist in all mediums who is also a great teacher. She is down to earth, patient and has a lovely sense of humour. Unlike many talented artists, she can teach as well as paint. She provides advice and support and a step by step guide. Most of all her classes are relaxed and very enjoyable”
“I have been on many art courses in Scarborough with Sue. It is always a joy to be with her, she is an amazing teacher, always positive about our work. She has an amazing following, so well deserved.”
Have a place you’d love captured in a painting?
From time to time I accept commissions for original paintings. Tell me about the place, landscape or subject and I’d be pleased to discuss your ideas.