The studio’s built, the number of visitors is growing, and now there’s a new title to add. I’ve just been appointed the country’s first professional Artist in Residence on a heritage railway. This means I’ll expand my work painting the ever-changing trains and scenery as well as commemorating special steam visitors and railway anniversaries.

I’ll also play a greater part in the railway’s educational roles. In addition to offering artists individual lessons, I’m welcoming small groups to the studio to learn about the railway and watercolour painting.I also offer advice to fellow painters on goods walks and viewpoints for painting locations.

My home station, Levisham, has been designated “The Painters’ Station” by the railway to make it a focal point for painters and art-lovers alike.

It’s a development that’s already landed me on BBC TV as well as in most of the local papers! [video & articles]

Our station advertising campaign 'Come to Levisham... ...a real picture' is drawing people to the station, the peace and quiet and the easy parking for the railway, as well as coming to see my paintings. With trains now often running as far as Whitby I'm finding a new source of visitors. Even so, the station is as calm and peaceful as ever. With volunteers staffing the teahut every weekend, and hot and cold drink machines available during the week, you can be sure of a warm welcome.

I'm open between 10.00 and 18.00 everyday, and I'm usually here open and painting even when the trains are not running. If you want to make sure, please feel free to ring first on 01751 470112 or just drop in. Do come and say hello even if you are not buying a picture. I look forward to meeting you.