Behind the Brush: How Our Hand-Painted Prints Come to Life
All of our prints start with hand-painted watercolour swatches, thoughtfully curated to reflect the colours of a place. Whether it’s the blue of Peter Rabbit's jacket in The Colours of The Lake District, or a strong cup of tea in The Colours of Yorkshire, every palette is mixed, tested, and painted by hand in the studio.
Our Colours of… collection is largely inspired by locations across the world, and each one begins with careful research into what makes a place unique. We look into local food and drink, native wildlife, iconic landmarks, and cultural references — from well-known artists and writers to regional sayings, traditions and festivals.
This process helps shape the colour palette for each print. Some colours are instantly clear — like the bright red of the Welsh Dragon in The Colours of Wales, or the vivid turquoise shades of Cornish bays in The Colours of Cornwall. Others take more thought, and may not seem as obvious, sometimes it's just a case of "what colour first comes to mind when I picture this thing".
Each swatch is mixed by eye and painted with intention. No digital shortcuts, no AI-generated palettes — just brush, watercolour, water and time. Once complete, the swatches become the building blocks of the final design: a layered, location-inspired print that tells a story through colour.
If you're looking for art that captures the spirit of a place — whether it’s somewhere you love, live, or long to visit — our hand-painted prints might just be the thing.
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