Judith Levin
Best known for her gorgeously evocative heathery moorland scenes, this solo show additionally includes a wider selection of subject matter. A real treat for the senses.
No artist represents the atmospheric grandeur of our region’s upland moors with the same poignancy as Judith Levin. According to Judith, the roots of her artistic inspiration trace back to an early childhood encounter; at approximately five years old, while riding in her mother’s car, she was deeply struck by the vivid hues of the surrounding heather-covered moorland—an unfamiliar and somewhat daunting landscape. She recalls fearing that closing her eyes might cause this striking vision to vanish forever. This formative memory has continued to shape her work, imbuing each painting—whether featuring the Cow and Calf, Haworth Moor, or an unnamed moorland stream—with a profound emotional resonance that connects the viewer to the environment. Judith’s paintings frequently capture moments when sunlight breaks through mist or low cloud, infusing the scene with warmth and optimism.
In addition to landscapes, Judith Levin demonstrates versatility by working across a range of subjects, notably still lifes. Her floral arrangements are rendered with subtlety, intentionally avoiding rigid symmetry, while fallen petals evoke the transient nature of beauty. Across both genres, nostalgia for early impressions is evident throughout her oeuvre.
A notable development in Levin’s latest works concerns scale. Previously, she created large-scale pieces in her north Leeds studio, situated in a historic mansion. The space, although in decline, offered ample room and lighting suitable for expansive canvases—often requiring special transportation. Now, residing in more comfortable accommodation, Levin’s works are generally smaller in size, though they retain their distinctive charm.
The exhibition is accompanied by a selection of 3D work including new ceramics by Kath Bonson, Turned wood by John Douglas and combinations of woos and ceramics by Nadine Blakemore and John Douglas
Judith Levin in Studio
Judith Levin JL64 ‘A Summer Breeze’. Oil on canvas 20x30in £850
Judith Levin JL106 ‘Moorland Waterfall’ Oil of Canvas 12x32ins SOLD
Judith Levin JL101 ‘Heather Basket’ Oil of Canvas 16x40ins SOLD
Judith Levin JL77 ‘Cow and Calf Rocks, Ilkley II’. Oil on canvas 36x48in £2,500
Judith Levin JL95 ‘Cow and Calf in the Snow’ Oil of Canvas 4x8ins SOLD
Judith Levin JL78 ‘Overgrown Path’ Oil on Canvas 60x36in £2700
Judith Levin JL107 ‘September Waterfall’ Oil of Canvas 20x24ins Sold
Judith Levin JL96 ‘Himalayan Blue Poppies’ Oil of Canvas 12x10ins £250
Judith Levin JL82 ‘Early Evening’ Oil on Canvas 100x75cm £1700
Judith Levin JL88 ‘Campion Meadow’ Oil of Canvas 5x7ins £120
Judith Levin JL89 ‘Cow Parsley Meadow’ Oil of Canvas 5x7ins £120
Judith Levin JL90 ‘Barley Meadow’ Oil of Canvas 5x7ins £120
Judith Levin JL91 ‘Poppy Meadow’ Oil of Canvas 5x7ins £120
Judith Levin JL92 ‘Lavender Meadow’ Oil of Canvas 5x7ins £120
Judith Levin JL93 ‘Autumn Meadow’ Oil of Canvas 5x7ins £120
Judith Levin JL94 ‘Cornflower Meadow’ Oil of Canvas 5x7ins £120
Judith Levin JL97 ‘Upper lake Roundhay’ Oil of Canvas 10x14ins £250
Judith Levin JL98 ‘Rain’ Oil of Canvas 10x14ins £250
Judith Levin JL99 ‘Peonies’ Oil of Canvas 12x16ins SOLD
Judith Levin JL100 ‘August’ Oil of Canvas 20x30ins £975
Judith Levin JL102 ‘October’ Oil of Canvas 20x40ins £1300
Judith Levin JL103 ‘Rainwater Brook’ Oil of Canvas 16x40ins £1800
Judith Levin JL104 ‘Heather Valley’ Oil of Canvas 30x40ins £1950 SOLD
Judith Levin JL105 ‘A Walk on Haworth Moor’ Oil of Canvas 12x30ins £650
Judith Levin JL108 ‘Wharfedale’ Oil of Canvas 20x30ins SOLD
Judith Levin JL109 ‘Heather Valley’ Oil of Canvas 20x30ins £975
Judith Levin JL83 ‘Still life with White and Blue-Flowers’ 1989 oil on canvas 30x20in framed to 35x25in £650 lr
Judith Levin JL84 ‘Meadow in the Clearing Four Seasons’ 4x oil on canvas 5x7in £400
Judith Levin JL86 ‘Lakeside’ oil on canvas 16x12in £250
Kath-Bonson
Kath-Bonson-new-pots-Oct-25
John Douglas at work
John Douglas and Nadine Blakemore JDNB01Turned Norwegian Maple (East Riddlesden Hall) bowl with Walnut and resin inlay on a ceramic base £185
John Douglas JDS07 Spalted Sycamore turned bowl with walnut and resin inlay £340
John Douglas and Nadine Blakemore JDNB21 Split oak board with two plates and bowl £125
John Douglas and Nadine Blakemore JDNB32 Elm board with stoneware platter £80
John Douglas and Nadine Blakemore JDNB24 Stoneware Pot with Yew Lid £110
Nadine-Blakemore–at-work
Nadine Blakemore ND03 ND04 ND05 Neriage Porcelain Vessels c6cm tall £42 eachlr
Nadine Blakemore ND02 Porcelain Nerikomi tricolour Bowl 13cm dia £66 lr
