3 weeks till Tales on the Tyne, the Peter Rabbit sculpture trail, is unveiled. I still can’t reveal my rabbit, or his name. And no idea where in Newcastle he’ll placed. All will be revealed soon. Sponsored by St. Oswald’s Hospice, he’ll also be auctioned off, to raise important funds for them.

City of London I - Jim Edwards The first of two commissioned paintings, of the capital, from 2018. Ltd edition prints available from my studio & gallery: www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p202/C... #london

Mouth of the Tyne - Jim Edwards Back in the studio today, after a day off yesterday. Whilst I remember, the studio will be closed next Saturday. If you’re in the Ouseburn today, do pop in. This limited edition print of Mouth of the Tyne is available: www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p24/Mo...

From Dale Head - Jim Edwards View from Dale Head, towards the Newlands Valley, with Keswick, Skiddaw & Blencathra in the background. Available as a Ltd edition print. On a side note, I won’t be in the studio tomorrow, as it’s my eldest daughter’s birthday www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p476/F...

End of Tyne - Jim Edwards www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p207/E...

100 years of Portmeirion Portmeirion - Jim Edwards www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p514/p...

Rehanging paintings in the gallery. I’ll save the prints for another day.

Grid XXIII & XXIV - Jim Edwards Going back to 2009 with these two canvas paintings, part of the Grid series. Very much based on the urban environment, whilst holding on to the roots of abstraction.

Rooftops River Tyne II - Jim Edwards Original painting, acrylic on canvas, 95x70cm. www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p441/R...

High Level Bridge - Jim Edwards Viewed from within the structure of the iconic High Level Bridge, looking towards the Tyne Bridge. Limited edition prints (/145) available from my 57 Lime Street Studio & Gallery. www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p203/H...

Angel of the North - Jim Edwards Limited edition print (/145), either on paper (framed) or canvas. #angelofthenorth

Starry Toon II - Jim Edwards Biro drawings on paper, 70x50cm (image size) Black frame 82x62x4cm. Framed with Artglass UV 99, certified UV protection for the biro drawing. www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p492/S...

Alnwick Garden (& Treehouse) - Jim Edwards It’s the 25th anniversary of Alnwick Garden this year, opening its gates back in 2001. Spent many happy days exploring the Gardens, back when my children were little. These are a couple of paintings from a few years ago.

Great Manchester Run - Jim Edwards #greatmanchesterrun

Moonlit Fishquay - Jim Edwards www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p208/M...

Tynemouth - Jim Edwards Ltd edition print (/145) available from 57 Lime St. Studio. www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p271/T... #tynemouth #tynemouthpriory

Ouseburn Dusk - Jim Edwards Forgot all about this painting, I haven’t posted it in quite a while. One of the early limited edition prints, still available. Having a few pints in the sun at the Free Trade last night must’ve reminded me. www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p4/Ous...

St. Mary’s Lighthouse - Jim Edwards Seeing as St Mary’s Lighthouse has been ranked the number one lighthouse in England by TripAdvisor, here’s one I painted earlier. Limited edition prints are available: www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p81/St... #stmaryslighthouse

Alnmouth - Jim Edwards Canvas painting alongside the preliminary biro sketch. #alnmouth www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p211/A...

Edinburgh - Jim Edwards Off to Edinburgh for the day for a quick catch up with my eldest daughter. She’s also exhibiting a painting at the Royal Scottish Academy Open Exhibition. #edinburgh

Brinkburn Priory - Jim Edwards Haven’t posted this one for a while. Original painting commissioned in 2017, capturing a wedding. Limited edition prints (/145) are available: www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p145/B...

Tyne Bridge I - Jim Edwards Ltd ed print (/145) of the Newcastle skyline. Exceedingly long print, 20.1x81.4cm (image size), 45x104cm (framed). www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p236/T...

Rehanging work in the gallery, ready for tomorrow night’s The Late Shows. Do pop in for a glass of wine and a chat, and have a look at my latest paintings & prints. Open late from 6pm - 10.30pm. 57 Lime Street, Ouseburn, NE1 2PQ.

The Late Shows is on this Friday night, 6-10.30pm, throughout the Ouseburn. I’ll be opening my 57 Lime Street Studio & Gallery, for the late night culture crawl, alongside my Lime Street neighbours.

Big Red Tyne - Jim Edwards www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p13/Bi...

Early Fishquay - Jim Edwards Limited edition print (/145) available form 57 Lime Street Studio. #fishquay www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p119/E...

Moon Tyne - Jim Edwards www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p228/M...

Almost finished painting the Peter Rabbit sculpture for Tales on the Tyne. I can’t reveal too much before the sculpture trail later in the summer, but here’s a few snippets.

North - Jim Edwards Limited edition print (/145) available, on archival paper (framed), or as a canvas print 61.5x87cm. Also a greetings card. But the original is long gone. Open till 4pm today. Still painting a rabbit. #newcastle #gateshead #tyne #starrytyne #quayside

Today I’ll be mostly painting a giant Peter Rabbit sculpture, for @talesonthetynetrail. I can’t reveal too much at the moment, not even my rabbits name. All will be revealed later in the Summer, when the sculpture trail takes over Newcastle.

St. Peter’s Basin - Jim Edwards Been for a walk along the riverside, past the marina at St. Peter’s Basin. Noticed my favourite named boat ‘Yeah Buoy’ is up for sale. Used to be a fan of Nauti Lass II, not seen that boat in a while.

Starry Tyne V - Jim Edwards The limited edition print (/145) of Starry Tyne V is available from Studio at 57 Lime Street, mounted or framed. I’ve also got a couple of large canvas prints (26x26”) available, not currently on the website. www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p240/S...

Angel - Jim Edwards #angelofthenorth www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p373/A...

Craster Harbour - Jim Edwards I’ll be walking the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike again in September. 26 miles from Alnwick to Bamburgh, and passing through Craster. It’s been a couple of years since the last time I took part, I need to get some walking practice in and start raising some funds…

Hexham - Jim Edwards Original painting, acrylic on board (50x50cm), framed. I’ve had to make an adjustment to the sky on this one, I was compelled to paint it dark pink. The sky’s unchanged on the prints. #hexham #hexhamabbey www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p454/H...

Low Lights, High Lights - Jim Edwards Latest painting, acrylic on canvas, 50x50cm, white floating frame (53.5x53.5x3.5cm). Low Lights & High Lights of North Shields are a pair of decommissioned leading lights, giving safe passage on the Tyne. Based on small oil painting, River Boats, from 2012.

A new bunny assistant to help me out in the gallery. I can’t share what I’m painting on this Peter Rabbit sculpture, just yet. You’ll have to wait for the Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne sculpture trail later this Summer. A Wild in Art event helping to support St Oswald's Hospice

River Bend, Durham - Jim Edwards One of four Durham paintings from 2023. The paintings are long gone, but this ‘River Bend, Durham’ limited edition print is available. ‘ I’ll be open today, 11am-4pm, if you wanted to pop in. #durham www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p431/R...

Sailor’s Bethal - Jim Edwards Commissioned painting from 2013, the Sailor’s Bethal overlooking the Quayside. Opened in 1877, formerly a Danish Seaman’s church, more recently offices. The chapel was famously painted by L S Lowry and Norman Cornish. www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p520/S...

Cullercoats - Jim Edwards The first of two Cullercoats paintings, from 2018. The original canvas painting of this one sold a couple of years ago. Limited edition prints (/145) are available: www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p155/C... #cullercoats

Starry Tyne VI - Jim Edwards I haven’t posted this one in a while, the sixth in the Starry Tyne series, painted in 2023. Whilst the original canvas sold, limited edition prints are available: www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p419/S...

Elvet Bridge - Jim Edwards One of three Durham limited edition prints, the painting sold a while back. It’s the oldest bridge on the Wear. Also a good starting point for a paddle down to Prebends Bridge. www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p434/E... #elvetbridge #durham

Seahouses I & II (2010) - Jim Edwards It’s been 16 years since I last painted these two Seahouses. The biro drawing (3rd image), has been taped to my studio wall for ages, with the intention of painting it. Canvas painting coming soon. #seahouses #northumberland

Sunderland I - Jim Edwards You should probably look away if you’re a Geordie. Limited edition print (/145) are available: www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p110/S... #sunderland

Free Trade Inn - Jim Edwards Cracking weather here in the Ouseburn, perfect for a mooch round the shops & galleries. You’ll find me at my studio at 57 Lime Street. The Ouseburn Market also on round the corner. Then finish off with a pint at the Free Trade.

Holy Island VII - Jim Edwards Forgot all about this one, painted in 2014. I think I’ve still got a few prints left in the planchest, I’ll have to frame one up. #holyisland #lindisfarne

3 Newcastle Bridges - Jim Edwards Limited edition print (/145), ​50.5 x 34cm (image) / 75x56cm (frame). Available from 57 Lime Street Studio & Gallery. www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p1/3_N... #newcastle #gateshead #quayside #tynebridge #newcastleupontyne

Souter Point - Jim Edwards Recent painting, acrylic painting on panel, 40.5x30.5. A small study of the coastal path en route to Souters Lighthouse. I found a little ornate gold frame, 40.5x30.5cm, and thought this simple composition would work for it.

Ambleside Rooftops - Jim Edwards Normally closed on a Sunday, but I’m open till 1pm, if you were down in the Ouseburn, enjoying the sun. Lots of events going on in the Ouseburn, celebrating International Women’s Day, inc market at 51 Lime St with 40 female owned local businesses

Budle Bay - Jim Edwards Latest painting of Budle Bay on the Northumberland Coast. With Budle Point leading to Ross Bank Sands, and over to Holy Island. Acrylic on paper, 50x50cm, yet to be framed (oak frame, 75.5x74cm). #budlebay #budlepoint #rosssands #holyisland