Brantwood's Severn Studio is the venue for Eileen Postlethwaite's first solo exhibition 'Drawings from Nature'.
Her work is inspired by natural objects found in the countryside and shoreline in and around her home in south Cumbria.
From collections of seeds, leaves, fruit and berries, feathers, shells, insects and other interesting natural forms the result
ing work is meticulously drawn with intricate detail.
To capture the characteristic qualities of the subject, her chosen media consists of graphite pencils, drawing inks, pencil crayons and watercolour paints.
Eileen's work is the result of incredibly-detailed observations of everyday objects drawn with sensitivity, capturing the simple honest beauty of nature.
Eileen is also including in her exhibition, drawings she has done of some of John Ruskin's extensive shell collection.
Ruskin, who lived at Brantwood, on the east shore of Coniston Water, from 1872 until 1900, was deeply touched by the beauty of nature.
Throughout his life he collected and studied shells, plants and rocks.
He amassed a large collection of shells and geological specimens, many still on display at Brantwood.
Alongside her paintings and drawings Eileen will display a collection of her own collection of natural objects and actual specimens found and used in the drawings.
Her wonderfully-detailed work will inspire and encourage us all to take a closer look at nature.
Drawings from Nature runs until August 27. It is open daily from 11am until 5.30pm and admission is included in Brantwood's house or garden ticket. For further information contact: Brantwood, Coniston, LA21 8AD.
Tel: 015394 41396.
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