Jonathan "Jonny" Little - Fine Art
Yorkshire Dales Artist Specialising in Oil Landscapes, Portraits and Charcoal Studies
A Yorkshire Dales artist creating oil landscapes, portraits and charcoal studies inspired by the changing seasons, natural light and close observation of the world around us.
Observing light, form, and presence through paint and charcoal.
Gallery of Figurative and Landscape Art
Original oil landscapes, portraits, and charcoal life drawings exploring light, atmosphere, and human presence through observation.
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Observations of people and place through oil and charcoal
Exploring Oil Paint and Charcoal
Working across oil and charcoal, I document the relationship between people, place, and presence. Each piece develops through observation and process, balancing structure with spontaneity.
About Me
The Yorkshire Dales has been both home and inspiration for many years, fuelling my creativity with its ever-changing beauty. I spent my childhood in rural Buckinghamshire where I developed a long lasting love of the outdoors. I moved to the Yorkshire Dales early on in my working career and still find it to be one of the most inspiring and exhilarating places I have ever known. I love exploring the area and I am constantly inspired and energised by the beautiful landscapes I see every day.
Exhibitions, galleries, and current availability
Where to find my Artwork
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Events and Exhibitions
start
09
Jul
2026
end
12
Jul
2026
exhibition
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2026
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start
09
Jul
2026
end
12
Jul
2026
exhibition
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2026
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Gargrave Art Exhibition 2026
my artwork at this exhibition:
Originals
Early light through mist
£290
Malham Cove
£525
River Aire at Newfield Bridge near Airton
£590
Study of "Head of a Capri Girl" (after John Singer Sargent)
£175
Ash Tree by Howson Laithe on road to Hetton
£460
Clints Rock beneath Rylstone Cross
£875
open hours:
Thursday 9th July - Saturday 12th July, 10am - 7pm. Sunday 13th July 10am - 4.30pm
location:
Gargrave Village Hall, West Street, Gargrave. BD23 3PU
start
27
Sep
2025
end
03
Jan
2026
exhibition
Living Landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales
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start
27
Sep
2025
end
03
Jan
2026
exhibition
Living Landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales
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Living Landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales
Ash Tree by Howson Laithe on road to Hetton
£460
Early Sunlight through Flasby Woods
£750
Snow on Path to Friars Head by Mickleber Hill
£590
Hedgerow at Gatecliff Brow
£475
Clints Rock beneath Rylstone Cross
£875
Warrendale Knotts from Langber Lane
£825
Cracoe Fell from Mickleber Hill
£825
location:
The Folly, Victoria Street, Settle, North Yorkshire. BD24 9EY
start
10
Jul
2025
end
13
Jul
2025
exhibition
Gargarve Art Exhibition 2025
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start
10
Jul
2025
end
13
Jul
2025
exhibition
Gargarve Art Exhibition 2025
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Gargarve Art Exhibition 2025
my artwork at this exhibition:
Original Oil Paintings and Charcoal Drawings
open hours:
Thursday to Saturday 10am- 7pm, Sunday 4.30pm close
location:
Gargrave Village Hall, West Street, Gargrave. BD23 3PT
start
15
Oct
2024
end
26
Apr
2025
exhibition
Look Gallery Helmsley
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start
15
Oct
2024
end
26
Apr
2025
exhibition
Look Gallery Helmsley
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Look Gallery Helmsley
Original art by Jonathan Little
open hours:
Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 - 13:00/14:00 - 16:00, Sunday 14:00 - 16:00
location:
Look Gallery, 20 Castlegate, Helmsley, York. YO62 5AB
start
16
Oct
2024
end
16
Oct
2024
event
The Home Company
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start
16
Oct
2024
end
16
Oct
2024
event
The Home Company
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The Home Company
An evening of art, wine and food
my artwork at this event:
Original oil painting
open hours:
6 - 9pm
location:
The Home Company, High Corn Mill, Skipton. BD23 1NL
start
15
Jun
2024
end
02
Sep
2024
exhibition
Emerging Artists Exhibition, Skipton Town Hall June – September 2024
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start
15
Jun
2024
end
02
Sep
2024
exhibition
Emerging Artists Exhibition, Skipton Town Hall June – September 2024
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Emerging Artists Exhibition, Skipton Town Hall June – September 2024
Exhibition open: Saturday 15th June - Monday 2nd September 2024 Open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am – 4.30pm Closed Sunday Skipton Town Hall, High Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1AH www.skiptontownhall.co.uk
my artwork at this exhibition:
Original oil painting
open hours:
Open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am – 4.30pm Closed Sunday
location:
Skipton Town Hall
start
04
Jul
2024
end
07
Jul
2024
exhibition
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2024
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start
04
Jul
2024
end
07
Jul
2024
exhibition
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2024
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Gargrave Art Exhibition 2024
Gargrave Art Exhibition July 2024 Thursday 4th July to Saturday 6th July, 10am to 7pm Sunday 7th July 10am to 4.30pm Gargrave Village Hall, West Street, Gargrave. BD23 3PT Refreshments daily www.gargraveart.uk
open hours:
Thursday 4th July to Saturday 6th July, 10am to 7pm Sunday 7th July 10am to 4.30pm
location:
Gargrave Village Hall
start
27
Apr
2024
end
25
May
2024
exhibition
Spring Exhibition, Craven Arts House
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start
27
Apr
2024
end
25
May
2024
exhibition
Spring Exhibition, Craven Arts House
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Spring Exhibition, Craven Arts House
I am pleased to be exhibiting two paintings in the Craven Arts Spring Exhibition, 'Ride to work' and 'Walk in to Attermire Scar'. Craven Arts, Otley Street Gallery, 55 Otley Street, Skipton. BD23 1ET 27th April to 1st June 2024 Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm
open hours:
Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm
location:
Craven Arts, Otley Street Gallery, 55 Otley Street, Skipton. BD23 1ET
event
SAA Artist of the Year 2023, Long Listed
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event
SAA Artist of the Year 2023, Long Listed
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SAA Artist of the Year 2023, Long Listed
I was very pleased to be long listed in the SAA Artist of the Year '23 with the entry titled 'Gargrave Bridge'. There were over 1000 entries in my category which was long listed down to 45. I was grateful for the very encouraging email received to keep creating and sharing my work from www.saa.co.uk
location:
Online entry
start
06
Jul
2023
end
09
Jul
2023
exhibition
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2023
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start
06
Jul
2023
end
09
Jul
2023
exhibition
Gargrave Art Exhibition 2023
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Gargrave Art Exhibition 2023
I entered the oil painting, Gargrave Bridge in to the 2023 Gargrave Art Exhibition as Not For Sale which received some positive and encouraging feedback. I was unable to offer this painting for sale at the time of entry as it had been shortlisted in the SAA Artist of the Year 2023 and had to be available for judging.
location:
Gargrave
Shops
shop
The Folly Settle
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shop
The Folly Settle
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The Folly Settle
my artwork at this shop:
A selection of cards
phone number:
01729 825185
open hours:
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
location:
The Folly, Victoria Street, Settle, North Yorkshire. BD24 9EY
Reflections from those who live with the work
Collector & Client Testimonials
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“I've bought two of Jonny's paintings now, the first was 'sunrise' and the second 'early morning sun through trees'. The way Jonny captures both the light and shadows is truly stunning. It's a delight to see Jonnys work, and I've been lucky enough to have gone to several of his exhibitions. I can highly recommend purchasing from Jonny. The paintings were beautifully framed and came with a certificate of authenticity. They were safely packaged to avoid damage and Jonny gave me advice on how best to care for my paintings too.”