This summer 2010 Ingrid launched a new series of talks about the historic Grey Towers mansion and its beautiful grounds. Grey Towers, which became Poole Hospital and is now privately owned, is an important part of Cleveland's heritage. Ingrid's talks cover it's history to the present day and her presentations are illustrated with many photographs and paintings.
Ingrid moved to North Yorkshire especially to paint the landscape around Grey Towers, Nunthorpe. “I
was introduced to the area while an art student and knew I had to paint
this very special place. There is a unique atmosphere to the land,
and the famous views toward the Cleveland Hills are outstandingly beautiful.
This area has some of the best landscape scenery in the UK. As a
painter I found it overwhelmingly inspiring.”
Set in the area close to the Cleveland Hills just south of Middlesbrough, Grey Towers has stunning views. From soft colours at dusk ...
... to dramatic windswept panoramas.
Grey Towers mansion is a familiar landmark across the fields. Built in 1875, it was formerly the home of Sir Arthur J. Dorman 'chief architect of Middlesbrough's fortunes'.
It's extensive grounds were carefully planned using the natural curves of the land to lead the eye to view points.
Many of the features still remain, including the circular yew hedge that once enclosed Sir Arthur's rose garden, set deep in the wood.
The tranquil Lake is beautiful and a haven for wildlife.
In her work as an English landscape painter, Ingrid aims to express and communicate the atmosphere of this epitome of the British countryside at its beautiful best. Please click on the tabs at the top of the page to view her landscape paintings in watercolour, acrylic, oil pastel and mixed media.
A new collection of greeting cards featuring Ingrid's paintings of the area was also brought out to complement the talks.
Ingrid Sylvestre Fine Artist illustrator author writer storyteller speaker composer Durham North East UK
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