Linda Edwards

 ARTIST

Creation of colour and light to enlighten the soul...


GALLERY


  • ABOUT THE ARTIST


    Linda Edwards 

    Linda Edwards was born in Stockport. She moved to the rolling hills of Saddleworth over 30 years ago and now resides in the village of Uppermill.

    Her love of art started when she was very young and she was heavily influenced by the works of the great masters, Constable, Rembrandt, Breughel, Salvador Dali and Salford born artist Lowry.

    ‘It was wonderful to see the contrast of each artist’s work. To study them and see how the artist brought the canvas alive with colour and light was truly exhilarating and has impacted my artistic journey’

    Her work varies from local Saddleworth landscapes and traditions to commissioned portraits and abstract work.

    I never want to limit myself. Art needs to be creative and evolve from within. Creativity is about being free. I see myself as a visual storyteller capturing a moment in time’

    Working mainly with oils, Linda has exhibited at The Royal Cambrian Academy in Conwy, The Truman Brewery in London, Manchester Art Gallery and Home Exhibition Centre Manchester, Harrogate Event Centre as well as International Art Platforms including Art Basel Miami.

    Originals paintings are for sale and giclée prints are also available.
    PROFILE

    SADDLEWORTH LANDSCAPES


    THE BEAUTY OF SADDLEWORTH



    street life



    Moorgate Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth

    2022

    61 x 51cm

    Oil on canvas 





    New Paragraph




    foxgloves



    2022

    76 x 76cm

    Oil on canvas




    New Paragraph











    Church in the mist


    2022

    39 x 39cm

    Oil on canvas




    New Paragraph




    Disappearing World


    2022

    60 x 45cm

    Oil on board



    New Paragraph











    Dobcross square

    2022

    60cm x 45cm

    Charcoal and pastel on board



    New Paragraph




    Autumn leaves

    2021

    40 x 50cm

    Oil on board with crushed russet and gold leaf


    New Paragraph











    Manchester old and new

    2022

    50 x 60cm

    Oil on board



    New Paragraph




    roll with the wave

    2021

    41 x 29cm

    Oil on canvas


    New Paragraph











    Take Off!

    2022

    24 x 18 ins

    Oil on board


    New Paragraph




    FOREST GLADE

    2020 – 2021

    23 x 23 ins

    Oil on canvas

    Prints available in various sizes


    New Paragraph











    BALLOONS

    2020

    30 x 24 ins

    Oil on canvas

    Prints available in various sizes


    A romantic liaison? A Valentine's Day encounter? A proposal?

    The vivid colours of the balloons draw the eye to the couple.




    Kevin Sinfield

    2021

    16 x 22 ins

    Oil on canvas

    Painting not available for sale


    I was inspired to paint Leeds Rhino’s rugby legend Kevin Sinfield’s portrait from his wonderful act of kindness towards his teammate Rob Burrows who has motor neurone disease.


    In December 2020 he ran 7 marathons in 7 days to raise £77,777 and awareness of Motor Neurone Disease.

    He raised over £3 million!


    Although I couldn’t compete with Kevin’s running capability, I was able to equate his efforts in brush strokes and donated 4 limited edition signed prints by Kevin for auction to generate cash for the MNDA.



    African Savannah

    2021

    16 x 22 ins

    Oil on canvas

    Prints available in various sizes


    A beautiful African sunset with a mixture of vibrant colour and light in the evening sky reflected in the water. The sun can just be seen edging downwards through the canopy of trees.






    Morris Man

    2021

    Oil on board

    16.5 x 23 ins

    Prints available in various sizes


    What better sight & sounds of summer in Saddleworth than the dancing and singing of the local Morris men. Sitting relaxed aloft the rushcart with locally sourced spring flowers in his hat, this painting depicts Saddleworth’s main tradition in all its glory. His hat weighed down with flowers, each brush stroke helping to tell a story. The vibrancy of colour against the blue sky made my heart lift. Whilst painting him, I found myself looking forward to sunnier days ahead with optimism. Not many Morris men wear the trademark striped waistcoat. The distinctive red, white and blue pattern is synonymous with Saddleworth as are the hats of fresh flowers.


    The dance must be performed correctly to earn the waistcoat. On only a few occasions has a man been told he has to dance again! Long may our local springtime traditions continue and flourish, interwoven in the fabric of our society.



    THE CHURCH INN UPPERMILL

    2021

    20 x 24 ins

    Oil on canvas

    Prints available in various sizes


    Here is a painting of the iconic St Chad's Church and Church Inn pub in an early evening in winter. The colours of the canopy a vibrant contrast to the midnight blue sky and Church in the background. They sit well together forming a magnificent duo at the head of a green and wooded steep valley looking down on the lovely village of Uppermill.





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