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The Why? Elaine shares what inspired her paintings and offers other studio insights


NEW Lake District Paintings - Great Gable, Kirk Fell and Pillar
I completed the Bob Graham Round (anti-clockwise) in 2018. I loved it. I loved training on the fells, on my own or with friends. It opened up a whole new and exciting world of running adventures. Ever since then, I have wanted to paint this view from Windy Gap, looking out to Pillar. It is the point where it starts to feel more remote and quiet, with fewer walkers or runners and I feel a sense of peace with the fells/nature/the world around. It provides an escape. Photos fro
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Oct 4, 20252 min read
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13 Valleys and 100 Vistas - Buttermere Painting & Catbells Painting
The 13 Valleys Ultra race is almost upon us. Starting this weekend in Keswick and offering races of 180, 110, 55 or 22 km to runners from across the country and the world. This has a gorgeous route, passing through some of the most beautiful areas of the Lake District. I raced the inaugural event in 2023. The conditions were really tough but I survived it to finish first female. It has great memories for me, running around some of my favourite spots in the Lakes and enjoying
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Sep 24, 20252 min read
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How the paintings develop - Llanberis & The Pyg Track
'Thundering Thrills' Llanberis Valley and The Pyg Track, Yr Wyddfa Acrylic on 16.5" x 11.7" canvas board September 2025 A4 to A1 size limited edition giclee prints. I think white or black frame works best with this piece. It started with blagging a lift from one of the Ourea team (thanks Lisa) to Pen y Pass car park as the rain was lashing down but I knew there'd be some moody views if I braved it! A lovely run up the Pyg Track cheering on the runners and taking photos as I w
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Sep 20, 20252 min read
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