Leah Schofield Art
Leah Schofield - Nature inspired artist and art tutor
Original Artwork
My paintings are inspired by the places, wildlife and small moments in nature that catch my attention, from colourful gardens and woodland paths to coastlines and quiet landscapes. Original paintings are available throughout the year, with new work and collections released periodically.
Join my Art Collectors Priority List for first access to new original paintings, exhibitions and occasional collections.
Portfolio
Darla's Garden
A4 Watercolour & ink
Fragile Night
A4 Watercolour & ink
Sanctuary
A4 Watercolour & ink
Medicine Lake
8" x 10" mixed media collage
Photo reference: Brenda Catherine
Fawn
6" x 6" oil painting
Rochester Castle
Postcard Watercolour & ink
Secret Garden
A4 Watercolour & ink
Rochester from Strood
A4 acrylic painting
Yellow Flowers
A5 mixed media collage
Wish I was...
A3 Watercolour & ink
Kingfisher No.1
6" x 6" oil painting
Photo reference: Russ Bridges
Thistle No.1
6" x 6" oil painting
Photo reference: Ian White
Rain No.1
5" x 7" torn paper collage
Field of Sunflowers No.1
8" x 10" oil painting
Kelpie
6" x 4" pen and pencil drawing
Robin No.3
6" x 6" oil painting
Photo reference: Russ Bridges
ACEO Robin No.1
2.5" x 3.5" oil painting
Photo reference: Russ Bridges
Jasper Mountain
5" x 7" oil painting
Photo reference: Laurie Clayton
Sam
8" x 10" oil painting dog portrait
Gosling No.1
6" x 6" oil painting
Sunflower No.1
6" x 6" oil painting
The Street, Whitstable
8" x 10" oil painting
Robin No.1
6" x 6" oil painting
Robin No.2
6" x 6" oil painting
Photo reference: Michael Gibbon
Elephant No.1
5" x 7" graphite drawing
Bow Lake, Canada
5" x 7" torn paper collage
Photo reference: Joe Price
ACEO Flower No.1
2.5" x 3.5" oil painting
Woodbridge, Suffolk
5" x 5" greyscale pen drawing
Upnor Castle No.1
5" x 8" greyscale pen drawing
Alderbeast
6" x 4" pen and pencil drawing
Cranes No.1
5" x 7" watercolour painting
Wolf No.1
8" x 10" oil painting
Little Snowman
2.5" x 3.5" oil painting
About Me
Leah Schofield is an artist based in Kent whose work celebrates the beauty of the natural world. Working mainly in watercolour, oils, mixed media and experimental techniques, she captures moments of calm and connection, from countryside walks and gardens to skies, animals and wildflowers.
Leah studied Fine Art at City Lit in London and her work has been exhibited across Kent and won several awards. Her first solo exhibition, Moments in Nature, explored the fleeting moments of beauty that make us stop and notice the world around us.
A former teacher with over a decade of experience, Leah now combines her love of art and teaching through her watercolour classes, private tuition and online art community.
When she's not painting, Leah enjoys gardening, countryside walks, taking nature photos and the company of her black-and-white cat, Darla, who is usually close by when the paintbrushes come out!
Learn Art With Me
Watercolour Classes in Strood
My watercolour classes are friendly, relaxed sessions where you can learn new techniques, develop your skills and enjoy a couple of creative hours each week.
Each week we explore a different subject or technique, from flowers, animals and still lifes to landscapes and woodland scenes. I teach skills including colour mixing, wet-on-wet, layering, creating depth and texture, with demonstrations and plenty of individual guidance along the way.
The classes are suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners, and I keep the groups small so everyone gets plenty of support.
Weekly Watercolour Classes - Strood, Kent
Mondays, 10am-12pm
- All abilities welcome
- Relaxed, friendly atmosphere
- Learn art watercolour techniques
- Get tips on colour mixing, layering, depth, composition and more!
£18 per session or £180 for 12 weeks (£15 per session)
Peninsula Methodist Church, Cliffe Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 3DY
Free parking and accessible ground floor room and facilities.
Classes need to be booked in advance as places are limited. I'm also planning a new Wednesday morning class from January. Get in touch to enquire about current availability, register your interest in Wednesdays, or hear about other future class times.
Not ready to join a class? Join my Kent art email list to hear about future classes, workshops and other local art events.
Learn with me online
If you can't come to my classes in Kent, you can also join me on Patreon.
In Sketching Nature Club, each month we explore a new nature theme through sketching challenges, practical techniques and ideas to help you observe more closely and make your own artistic decisions.
Learn the tools. Make your own choices. Find your own way of making art.
You can also join as an Art Supporter for behind-the-scenes sketches, paintings in progress and glimpses into my life as a working artist. Sketching Nature Club members get all of this too, as well as the monthly themed art activities and inspiration.
Nature Sketching Guide: Loosen Up, Look Closely, Create
My 50-page guide is packed with practical techniques to help you observe nature more closely, improve your drawing and feel more confident in your sketchbook.
Learn ways to tackle proportions and shapes, loosen up your drawing, and experiment with tone, texture and colour.
£10 +VAT
Start for free
Not ready to join a class or membership?
Start with my free 10 Nature-Inspired Art Challenges, with ideas ranging from quick five-minute sketches to longer drawing and painting activities. It's a simple way to get creating, experiment with different approaches and find a little inspiration from nature.
Commissions
I accept a small number of commissions, in oil paint, watercolour and Brusho. These can include favourite landscapes and places, wildlife, pets or other nature-inspired subjects that have a special meaning to you. I can often work from your own photographs, and we can discuss the size, medium and style that would suit your idea.
Oil Painting Commissions
- 6"x6"
- Oil painting
- Small animal
Landscape from photograph -
£69
Plus postage
- 8"x10"
- Oil painting
- Pet head and shoulders
Landscape from photograph -
£135
Plus postage
- 16"x12"
- Oil painting
- Pet portrait
Landscape from photograph -
£225
Plus postage
6"x6" oil painting from a photograph by Russ Bridges
8" x 10" oil painting from customer's own landscape photograph
8" x 10" oil painting pet portait of Archie
Watercolour Commissions
- A5
- Watercolour
- Small animal
Landscape from photograph -
£69
Plus postage
- A4
- Watercolour
- Pet head and shoulders
Landscape from photograph -
£135
Plus postage
- A3
- Watercolour
- Pet portrait
Landscape from photograph -
£225
Plus postage
"Durdle Door" A4 Brusho watercolour
"The Old Post Office" 7"x7" watercolour painting
"Quiet Walk" A4 Brusho watercolour