Robin Hood’s Bay seascape artwork inspired by a beautiful family day at Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Yorkshire coast. This original felt landscape artwork by Yorkshire felt artist Janine Jacques captures two children paddling in the cool shallows, the peaceful sea and the feeling of being beside the Yorkshire coast. Created using layers of merino wool and mixed fibres, this unique piece celebrates the beauty of Yorkshire coastal art.
MEDIUM: Original felt landscape artwork created using merino wool and mixed fibres
STYLE: Yorkshire seascape art
LOCATION: Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire
SUBJECT: Robin Hood’s Bay seascape with children paddling in the sea
We arrived in Robin Hoods Bay on a not so sunny August day. Fearing the worst for the weather that day – it soon picked up. We felt so lucky to have a lovely day in such a beautiful place.
We had a lovely family day out and found the beach to be a special place to relax, walk and have a little paddle in the cool shallows.
We stood on the shore looking out to sea and listened to the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore – it gave us all a feeling of calm.
It was one of those simple family days that stay in your memory – enjoying the beach, being together and taking time to appreciate the beauty of the Yorkshire coast. This experience inspired me to create this original felt landscape artwork.
‘Robin Hood’s Bay’
A family day out at the beach.
A Yorkshire gem within our reach,
A special place to walk and paddle,
Kicking the water in the shallows.
On the shore we stood and stare,
Out to sea with the breeze in our hair.
Waves rolling gently on the sand,
The feeling of calm as they land.
We stood in wonder at the view,
A few little boats were bobbing too.
Each breath, medicine to our souls,
A rest for the mind to behold.
Robin Hood’s Bay is a picturesque fishing village on the North Yorkshire coast, famous for its winding streets, historic cottages and beautiful beach.
At low tide, the sandy shoreline provides plenty of space for walking, exploring rock pools and paddling in the sea. The village and surrounding coastline have long been loved by visitors looking to enjoy the beauty and atmosphere of the Yorkshire coast.
With its dramatic coastline, wide sea views and charming village setting, Robin Hood’s Bay is a wonderful place to spend a family day beside the sea.
TITLE Paddling At Robin Hood’s Bay
MEDIUM Original felt landscape artwork
MATERIALS Merino wool and materials and mixed fibres
PRESENTATION Professionally framed using acid-free double-thickness mountboard within a white wooden frame fitted with art glass.
FRAMED SIZE: 64cm (H) × 62.5cm (W)
Each felt artwork is individually handmade, making every piece completely unique.
Colours and tones may vary slightly from those shown on screen.
Drawing on my degree in Fine Art, I use merino wool in lots of different colours (as you would tubes of paint) and lay out the loose fibres of different coloured wool onto my base (as you would paint on canvas).
Once finished, the next stage is to make these loose fibres of wool stick together using the ‘wet felting’ technique to make the wool painting into a piece of felt. You do this by adding hot soapy water and friction. The hot water opens up the wool’s scales and the friction (rubbing and rolling) binds them together. During this process the wool shrinks by about 15–20% and you end up with one piece of felt material.
Once the felted picture is dry, I needle felt into the piece to sharpen some of the details.
The final felt art is attached to a piece of acid-free mount board and mounted and framed as seen.
Click here to read more about the felt-making process.
This original Robin Hood’s Bay seascape artwork would make a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves Yorkshire, the North Yorkshire coast, seaside walks or happy family memories by the sea.
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, housewarmings or as a lasting reminder of a favourite place or special day beside the Yorkshire coast.
Your original artwork will be carefully packaged with protective card and bubble wrap to ensure it arrives safely.
UK: Royal Mail Tracked 24 / Parcelforce, fully tracked, insured and signed for.
International: Tracked and signed delivery available worldwide. Please contact me for international shipping arrangements.
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