Linda Edwards
ARTIST
Creation of colour and light to enlighten the soul...
GALLERY
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Linda Edwards
SADDLEWORTH LANDSCAPES
THE BEAUTY OF SADDLEWORTH
STREET LIFE
(Moorgate Street, Uppermill
Saddleworth)
2022
61 x 51cm
Oil on canvas
SADDLEWORTH CHURCH IN THE MIST
2022
39 x 39cm
Oil on canvas
FOXGLOVES
2022
76 x 76cm
Oil on canvas
street life
Moorgate Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth
2022
61 x 51cm
Oil on canvas
On a hushed December evening in Uppermill, Moorgate Street rests in quiet anticipation. There is no bustle, no crowds — only the gentle promise of the season ahead. Festive lights shimmer delicately along the street, their warm glow the sole whisper of Christmas drawing near.
Street lamps stretch long, intricate shadows from the winter-bare trees, their branches etched softly against the pavement. Above, the moon drifts behind passing clouds, illuminating them in silver tones and casting a tranquil luminosity over the scene. The sky becomes part of the composition — expansive, reflective, almost theatrical in its stillness.
Amid this timeless atmosphere, the blue recycling bins stand quietly at the kerbside — subtle markers of contemporary life. They anchor the painting firmly in the present day, a gentle reminder that even in moments of beauty and nostalgia, we remain part of our own time.
This work captures not only a place, but a pause — that fleeting stillness before celebration begins.
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.