Ione Harrison Art

30/08/2026

OPEN STUDIO TODAY – 10am–3pm

If you’re out and about in North Yorkshire today, do pop in and say hello!

My studio at Welburn Business Park is open today and tomorrow from 10am–3pm, with lots of original paintings to see, including some of my newest work.

There’s also an End of Summer Studio Sale, with selected original paintings, prints and studio pieces at special prices.

And if you’ve ever wondered about joining one of my watercolour workshops, it’s a good chance to come and see the studio and have a chat.

📍 The Studio, Welburn Business Park, behind Station House Vets, YO60 7EP
⏰ Sunday & Monday, 10am–3pm

No need to book – just drop in. I’d love to see you!

26/08/2026

OPEN STUDIO – THIS BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY & MONDAY

If you’re looking for somewhere to visit this Bank Holiday weekend, I’ll be opening the doors of my studio at Welburn Business Park, near Malton.

Come and have a browse, see some of my newest original paintings and find out more about my watercolour workshops and painting retreats.

I’m also having an End of Summer Studio Sale, with selected original paintings, prints and studio pieces at special studio prices.

📍 The Studio, Welburn Business Park, near Malton, YO60 7EP
🗓 Sunday 30 & Monday 31 August
⏰ 10am–3pm

Free to visit, and no need to book — just drop in and say hello. I’d love to see you!

24/08/2026

What a fabullous couple of days at Pateley Bridge — thank you so much to everyone who stopped to chat, looked through the paintings, picked up cards and prints, or took a painting home with you.

It’s always rather special seeing a painting leave for its new home, and these are a few of the pieces that found theirs over the weekend.

A huge thank you too to Pateley Makers Yard, who provide such a lovely opportunity for artists and makers to show and sell their work. It’s very much appreciated.

19/08/2026

I’ve been busy finishing some new paintings, and these will be coming with me to Pateley Bridge Summer Makers Fair this weekend.

They’re part of my latest landscape work, inspired by the colours, light and wide open spaces of Northumberland and North Yorkshire.

I’ll have these with me alongside a selection of other original paintings, prints and cards — so if you’re in the area, do come along and have a browse and say hello.

Friday 21 August, 4–8pm
Saturday 22 August, 10am -6pm

It would be lovely to see you there.

17/08/2026

Fancy spending a day experimenting with watercolour and creating your own atmospheric summer woodland?

On my Summer Woods Watercolour Workshop on Saturday 29 August, we'll explore some lovely, playful techniques including masking fluid, spattering and working with a limited colour palette to build layers of light, texture and colour.

I'll take you through the painting step by step, with demonstrations and plenty of individual help along the way – so you don't need lots of watercolour experience to take part.

It's a relaxed, creative day in a small and friendly group, and all materials are provided.

A few places are still available.

📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 The Studio, Welburn Business Park, YO60 7EP, near York

Join a relaxed beginner watercolour workshop near York. Explore masking fluid, spattering, washes and more to create an atmospheric woodland painting.

27/07/2026

What if your next painting didn't have to become a painting at all?

I've just written the latest post in my One-Hour Painting Projects series, and this one is a little different.

Instead of painting a landscape, we're simply painting a circle.

The enso circle comes from Japanese Zen tradition and is painted in one flowing brushstroke. It's not about creating the perfect circle – quite the opposite. It's about slowing down, letting go of perfection, and enjoying the simple act of putting brush to paper.

I have to admit, I don't follow the tradition completely... I can't resist adding a little spatter and a splash of colour! 😊

It's a lovely exercise if you've got an hour to yourself this week. Whether you're completely new to watercolour or you've been painting for years, it might just remind you why you picked up a brush in the first place.

I have a feeling this will become one of the gentle warm-up exercises we'll use on future Omara Retreats too.

If you decide to have a go, I'd love to see your circles. Pop a photo in the comments or tag me in your painting.

You can read the blog here:
https://www.ioneharrison.co.uk/post/one-hour-painting-project-the-enso-circle-a-watercolour-exercise-in-letting-go

Happy painting:)

Sometimes the most valuable thing you can paint isn't a landscape or a flower.Sometimes it's simply a circle.The Japanese enso is a circle painted in one continuous brushstroke. Traditionally associated with Zen practice, it isn't intended to be perfect. In fact, the beauty often lies in its imperfe...

21/07/2026

Yesterday I headed up onto the North York Moors with a sketchbook, a bottle of ink and a handful of Inktense blocks.

Instead of reaching straight for my brushes, I used whatever was growing around me.

Fern stems. Heather. Seed heads. Twigs.

Each one left a different mark, reminding me that drawing doesn't have to begin with the "right" tools. Sometimes the landscape offers everything you need.

There's something wonderfully freeing about letting go of control and seeing what happens. Some marks worked beautifully, some barely showed up, and a few were complete surprises. That's all part of the conversation.

These little field notes aren't about making finished paintings. They're about paying attention, collecting ideas and staying playful.

Have you ever tried drawing with something you've found in nature? I'd love to hear what you've experimented with.

17/07/2026

🌻 Sunflower Watercolour Workshop – Sunday 2 August 🌻

There's something about sunflowers that is so captivating. Full of warmth, colour and character, they're a wonderful subject for expressive watercolour.

If you'd like to spend a relaxed Sunday morning painting, I'd love to welcome you to my studio in Welburn.

During this friendly three-hour workshop we'll explore loose watercolour techniques, expressive brushwork and simple ways to create vibrant, lively sunflower paintings. I'll demonstrate each stage before guiding you as you develop your own interpretation.

The focus is on enjoying the process, building confidence and discovering just how much can be achieved with watercolour in a supportive atmosphere.

📅 Sunday 2 August
🕙 10.00am – 1.00pm

The Studio
Unit 5, Welburn Business Park
Welburn
YO60 7EP

Suitable for beginners and improvers.
All materials are provided.
Tea, coffee and refreshments included.

If you've been thinking about treating yourself to a creative morning, this would be a lovely workshop to join. Please feel free to share this with anyone who might enjoy a morning of painting.

You can book your place here:

Immerse yourself in the art of watercolour at the Sunflower Painting Workshop in North Yorkshire. Explore new techniques and create a stunningly atmospheric painting.

09/07/2026

THE his­toric sur­round­ings of Ample­forth will be home to art­work from across the region. Paint­ings, print­mak­ing, ceram­ics, sculp­ture, jew­ellery, mil­lin­ery and more will be on dis­play in a show­case cel­eb­rat­ing the region’s great...