Roseberry Topping landscape art inspired by the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside surrounding one of Yorkshire’s most iconic landmarks. This original felt landscape artwork by Yorkshire felt artist Janine Jacques captures the view towards Roseberry Topping from near Captain Cook’s Monument, with summer buttercups and wildflowers filling the foreground. Created using layers of merino wool, mixed fibres and hand-sewn embroidery, this unique piece celebrates the beauty of the Yorkshire landscape.
MEDIUM: Original felt landscape artwork created using merino wool and mixed fibres
STYLE: Yorkshire landscape art
LOCATION: Roseberry Topping, North Yorkshire
SUBJECT: Roseberry Topping viewed from near Captain Cook’s Monument, surrounded by summer wildflowers
This artwork captures a view from near Captain Cook’s Monument car park looking towards Roseberry Topping. I have always loved this view, and it has a special family connection for us too.
My husband used to climb Roseberry Topping as a child, so visiting the area brought back lovely childhood memories for him.
On the day that inspired this artwork, we climbed up to Captain Cook’s Monument and enjoyed a lovely family picnic at the top, surrounded by stunning panoramic views across the North Yorkshire countryside.
Roseberry Topping is such an iconic Yorkshire landmark, with its distinctive shape recognisable for miles around. The combination of the dramatic landscape, the summer wildflowers and our family memories inspired me to recreate this scene in felt.
I hand-sewed lots of embroidery into the foreground to create the buttercups, with a few pink and blue forget-me-nots mixed in amongst the flowers.
Hiking up to the peak,
A monumental sight to seek.
A picnic sheltered from the gust,
The view of Roseberry is a must.
Hot and windy, a summer’s day,
This scene in my mind will always stay.
Panoramic views from way up there,
A majestic place, I do declare.
Roseberry Topping, a small mountain,
A Yorkshire beauty to enlighten.
Can be seen from miles away,
An iconic scene that’s here to stay.
Roseberry Topping is one of the most recognisable landmarks in North Yorkshire. Rising dramatically above the surrounding countryside on the edge of the North York Moors, its distinctive shape can be seen from miles around.
Nearby Captain Cook’s Monument stands high above the village of Great Ayton and offers spectacular panoramic views across the Cleveland Hills and surrounding North Yorkshire countryside.
The area is a favourite destination for walkers and families, with beautiful paths through the countryside and wonderful views across the landscape.
TITLE: ‘Buttercups At Roseberry’
MEDIUM: Original felt landscape artwork
MATERIALS: Merino wool, mixed fibres and hand-sewn embroidery
PRESENTATION: Professionally framed as shown.
FRAMED SIZE: Approximately 49.5cm (H) × 49cm (W)
The foreground of the artwork features hand-sewn embroidery to create the buttercups and smaller pink and blue forget-me-nots, adding extra texture and detail to the felt landscape.
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 approximately 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.
For this artwork, I also hand-sewed embroidery into the foreground to create the buttercups and delicate forget-me-nots, adding another layer of texture to the landscape.
The final felt artwork is attached to acid-free mountboard and professionally mounted and framed as shown.
Click here to read more about the process.
This original Roseberry Topping landscape art would make a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves Yorkshire, the North York Moors, walking or exploring the beautiful British countryside.
It would also make a lovely reminder of a favourite Yorkshire walk, family day out or special visit to Roseberry Topping and Captain Cook’s Monument.
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, housewarmings or as a unique piece of original Yorkshire landscape art.
Your original artwork will be carefully packaged with card and bubble wrap to ensure it arrives safely.
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