An exhibition by two County Durham artists has been displayed at Bowlees Visitor Centre Gallery, Upper Teesdale, which draws inspiration from the North Pennines landscape.

Art Outside, a concept developed during the Covid lockdowns by Elaine Vizor and June Wainwright, involves working outdoors to create artistic pieces inspired by nature.

Ms Vizor said, "My work includes examples of cameraless cyanotype botanical prints; some straight camera photography and some digital art pieces inspired originally by working with the Barnard Castle and Teesdale Art Society."

Ms Wainwright, who moved to Upper Teesdale 35 years ago, incorporates her rural surroundings into her art, particularly using acrylic on canvas.

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She said: "I use art to express my emotions to connect with the environment.

"Like many local artists, I also enjoy using dry needle felting to create landscapes."

Her work involves reflecting on the shifting realities of the landscape.

Both artists stressed the collaborative nature of their work.

Ms Vizor said: "With June I hope visitors will enjoy the collaborative and complementary combination of art and photography. It’s not a competition.

"Art and Photography, like the Artist and Photographer, can be good friends, work together, support, appreciate and inspire each other."

Simon Wilson, programme manager at the North Pennines National Landscape team said: "We are always pleased to have opportunities to showcase local artists who are inspired by what they see around them in the North Pennines."

The exhibition, Between the Showers, will remain on display until July 31, from 10am to 5pm daily.