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.

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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

Twilight Meadow

Brusho watercolour

Field of Sunflowers No.1

8" x 10" oil painting

In the Heart of Nature

Watercolour & ink

Robin No.3

6" x 6" oil painting
Photo reference: Russ Bridges

Sunrise

A3 Brusho watercolour

The Orchard

A3 mixed media painting

The Yew Tree

A3 mixed media painting

Gosling No.1

6" x 6" oil painting

An Afternoon with Darla

A3 watercolour & ink painting

The Street, Whitstable

8" x 10" oil painting

A Turtle's Journey

A4 Brusho watercolour

Lemons

A3 mixed media painting

Fleeting Light

A4 Brusho watercolour

Lingering Light

A3 Mixed media painting

Robin No.2

6" x 6" oil painting
Photo reference: Michael Gibbon

Quiet Haven (Aylesford Priory)

A4 watercolour & ink

Poppies

A5 watercolour

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.

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Behind the Scenes of my Art

Would you like to come behind the scenes of my art and pick up ideas for your own artwork along the way?

Through my Art Supporter membership (£2 + VAT/month), I share my paintings, works in progress, sketches and experiments, as well as the observations and artistic decisions behind them.

I’ll share what I’m trying, why I make certain choices, what works (and what doesn’t!), and ideas you can experiment with in your own art.

Whether you’re an artist yourself, enjoy seeing how paintings come together, or simply want to support my artwork, I’d love to have you there.

Come behind the scenes:

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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

Get the Sketching Nature guide

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.

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Join my free Facebook group Sketching & Painting Nature Club for artists of all abilities. Share what you're creating, join in with our monthly nature art theme and enjoy seeing what other members are making.

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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.

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