James Brown
“A
Quiet Pool, Upper Wharfedale,” 2025
Oil on wood
panel
Size: 50 x 50 cm
This romantic study of a “dub”—a local term in North Yorkshire (Northern England) for a deep pool or waterhole—captures a quiet moment along the winding road between Buckden and Skipton, the historic “Gateway to the Dales.”
As a visitor from the tropical north of Australia, the colours of the area were very different from home. Here, the palette leans towards muted greys and pinks, punctuated with brilliant patches of the distinctive Yorkshire green.
My fond memory of the landscape is encapsulated by a small, yet meaningful detail in the historic church of St Michael and All Angels at Hubberholme. There, several wooden pews bear tiny, hand-carved mice—the signature of the legendary craftsman Robert "Mouseman" Thompson. These playful, hidden touches in an unassuming local church set the tone for my perception of the Dales as a relaxed and friendly place.
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