An exhibition by artist Francis Salvesen showcasing 'The Joys of Being British' will feature paintings of Cumbria.
The exhibition will be held at London's Mall Galleries from March 13 to 18, and is a celebration of some of the best things about Britain.
Francis paints scenes which inspire him. Here he explains why he chose to paint the Cumbrian Lakes: "The colours surrounding the lakes are otherworldly bright — it's almost as if nature is beaming a smile down on them. The reflections in the water are so pure, you can't help but feel uplifted when you're in its presence."
"There is so much about Britain to feel joyous about," says Francis, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. "I thought it about time we celebrate them!"
Francis has painted Lake Grasmere, Lake Windermere, Hadrian’s Wall, and around Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria.
Among the works are a painting of an NHS nurse, British traditions, such as playing conkers and cheese-rolling, native wildlife, such as grouse and red squirrels, and national treasures including Brian Blessed playing Shakespeare's King Lear, and the Princess of Wales.
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