North Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway unveils abstract art

Lucy Pittaway, celebrated for her vibrant depictions of rural landscapes across the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, has released her first-ever abstract collection.

The new body of work explores raw emotion and transformation through six limited-edition abstract pieces, marking what she describes as the most significant creative shift of her career.

Lucy Pittaway is normally celebrated for her vibrant depictions of rural landscapes across the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District (Image: Supplied)

Ms Pittaway said: “This is not a collection inspired by place.

“It is a collection inspired by feeling.

“Each piece has been created during a period of change and reflection and all of them are incredibly personal.”

Known for her uplifting and accessible artwork, Ms Pittaway has built a loyal international following over more than a decade.

Her latest collection abandons representation entirely, instead exploring instinctive expression through themes of confusion, passion, excitement, anger, conflict and energy.

She said: “The collection is really a complete departure from anything I’ve created before.

“I had a real pull to create something that represented what was going on inside, something with no view, no place, no reference point.

“It was a kind of turmoil that needed somewhere to go.

“So I let it.

“There was no plan for where each piece would end up.

“No sketch of a destination.

“Just paint, and me making the decision to keep going until something true came out the other side.

“That’s what this collection is all about, and why it’s so very personal to me.”

The paintings trace a journey through shifting emotions, difficult decisions, and moments of clarity (Image: Supplied)

The paintings trace a journey through shifting emotions, difficult decisions, and moments of clarity that begin to emerge.

Recurring motifs include the lightness of a feather and the heaviness of a storm, contrasting delicacy and freedom with density and turbulence.

Ms Pittaway said: “This isn’t the Lucy Pittaway you’re used to.

“It’s the one underneath.”

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The collection is available as original artworks and limited-edition prints.

A highly limited series of Artist Editions has also been released, with each piece reimagined in five unique colourways—making every edition one of a kind.

Each Artist Edition is signed by Ms Pittaway and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

The full collection can be viewed online and at Ms Pittaway’s galleries in York, Richmond, Yarm and Keswick.

Artist Editions are available exclusively through the artist’s website.