Peaks in Pigment : Celebration of Oil Paint. Bob Bernard, Craig Longmuir, Jill Ray, Greta Vilidaite, Gina Watkinson.

Peaks in Pigment exhibition brings together Bob Bernard, Craig Longmuir, Jill Ray, Greta Vilidaite and Gina in a bold and tactile celebration of oil painting and mixed media. Inspired by landscape and place, the exhibition revels in colour, texture, and painterly confidence.

Each artist offers a distinct interpretation of the Peak District. Bob Bernard’s expressive works use bold mark-making and rich textures to convey the rugged terrain and ever-changing weather. Craig Longmuir paints directly from observation, combining thin washes, impasto, and dynamic mark-making techniques including drips, spatters, and sgraffito to create a tension between abstraction and representation. His expressive use of colour captures the emotional experience of being immersed in the landscape.
Jill Ray’s work bridges fine art and landscape architecture, resulting in layered, pattern-driven compositions that explore light, rhythm, and structure. Greta Vilidaite, a multi-award-winning painter and former neuroscientist, creates luminous works that respond emotionally to the natural world. Gina Watkinson's practice spans semi-abstract landscapes inspired by Derbyshire’s dramatic moorlands and skies, alongside intricate decorative works influenced by oriental aesthetics.

Together, the exhibition highlights the beauty of the Peak District and expressive power of contemporary landscape painting.