Contemporary British Artist | Narrative Figurative Paintings of Owd Lasses & Rural Life – Sue Dewhurst
Sue Dewhurst is a contemporary British artist based in Ceredigion, West Wales, creating colourful, narrative, figurative paintings rooted in working-class life, rural Britain and Northern humour.
Her work sits between storytelling and fine art—capturing character, humour, memory and place through two distinctive collections: Owd Lasses and Rural Lives.
These are paintings that make people laugh first… then feel something deeper.
Sue Dewhurst Contemporary Art
Colour, Characters and the Stories We Don’t Tell Enough – Bringing rural grit and bingo hall wit to your walls – for city souls dreaming of lost weekends and loud laughs, because beige walls don’t tell stories.
Rural Life Paintings
Contemporary British Countryside & Coastal Art
The Rural Lives collection captures the grit, rhythm and overlooked beauty of British countryside and coastal life—from farms and auction marts to windswept paths and working landscapes.
Inspired by Sue’s Northern roots and life in West Wales, these are contemporary rural paintings with depth and honesty—not postcard perfection.
They resonate with those who may live in cities now… but still carry the countryside with them.
Owd Lasses Paintings
Character Art with Humour, grit, and storytelluing
The Owd Lasses are a signature series of character-led paintings celebrating bold, often overlooked older women. Inspired by real lives and social history, each piece is a humorous yet bittersweet vignette—layered with backstory, memory and meaning.
These are not traditional portraits. They are narrative, figurative artworks exploring resilience, invisibility, ageing, wisdom and attitude.
Collectors are drawn in by the humour—then held by the emotional truth.
This is Art That Tells Stories
Contemporary Narrative Painting for Modern Collectors
Sue Dewhurst’s work sits at the intersection of figurative storytelling, social history and contemporary British painting. Her collectors are often professionals with working-class or rural roots, drawn to art that feels honest, recognisable and emotionally layered.
Each painting is designed to be a talking point for your wall—not just decoration.
‘Because beige walls don’t tell stories.’
Original Paintings, Limited Edition Prints & Commissions
Other Collections
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Wild Bamburgh – ltd. ed. giclee print mounted
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Underneath The Arches
£260.00 Add to cart -
Teatime II 12” x 12” print on canvas
£78.00 Read more -
Showtime | Art Print of Yorkshire Dales Country Show
£85.00 Add to cart -
Shepherds Scrap Yard
£260.00 Add to cart -
Shearing Time original
£260.00 Read more -
Marigolds
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Llandysul Summer 16 inch x 16 inch print
£95.00 Add to cart
Farming Art Series
Through an intuitive and process-driven practice, Sue Dewhurst creates artworks that invite stillness, reflection, and close looking.
Bald Heads and Bulls , original painting of farmers’ auction
£815.00
Towards the Coast – ( large Welsh landscape painting)
£750.00
Teatime II giclee mounted print (30 cms x 30 cms mount size)
£48.00
Llandysul Summer 16 inch x 16 inch print
£95.00
Ltd.ed giclee print, mounted of Chip Stealer (small)
£48.00
Bird Table original on boxed canvas
£140.00
The Stare | Farmer and Calves Rural Painting | Sue Dewhurst
£1,200.00
Teifi’s Pigs – Welsh Farm Piglets Painting | Contemporary British Rural Life Art
£1,800.00
Blue Barn, Swaledale | Yorkshire Dales Art Print
£85.00
Showtime | Art Print of Yorkshire Dales Country Show
£85.00
Barn with Blue Doors – Wensleydale Yorkshire Dales Art Print
£85.00
Richmond (North Yorks) a ltd. ed. giclee print
£40.00
Owd Lasses Art
Tales of Wit, Grit and Giggles — Bold Portraits of Unforgettable Characters.
Art print of Doreen one of my Owd Lasses series with funny caption
£35.00
Shield’s Road Sheila – such happy times on the factory floor…
£375.00
Doreen
£375.00
Original painting of Richmond Ros, Sweet Lass of the Hill? Not so sure…
£375.00
**Out of stock***Art Print of ‘The Girls weren’t talking – War of the Roses…’
£35.00
Bus-pass Babs – rides the circular all day long…
£375.00
Original painting of Martha remembering Arthur’s first snog on the back row of the fleapit…
£375.00
Betty Noir – off up the allotment chasing after that Norman again…
£375.00
Cynical Cindy cried ‘We’ll all be dead by Christmas’- as she cashed in her coupons… Framed Original..
£375.00
Original painting of ‘Shed-door Shirl’- she was a one…’
£375.00
V*Jazzle Jade – always on point, you never know when Cupid may strike…
£375.00
Original painting of Canalside Carol- reliving her youth on the way to the bingo…
£375.00
Print of ‘Donna Kebab, doing the walk of shame – looking for her mobile…’
£35.00
Print of ‘Mill Girl Margaret- what fun could be had on her fire-escape fag breaks…’
£35.00
Donna Kebab doing the walk of shame- looking for her phone…
£375.00
The Girls weren’t talking – War of the Roses… original art
£375.00
Art print of Babs – Bus pass Babs – rides the circular all day long…
£35.00
Farming Art Series
The farming calendar brought to life in paint, livestock, barns and farms. Country walks, birdsong and fresh air to calm your hectic world. Keeping agricultural heritage alive for those who care about the countryside.
Owd Lasses Art
Need a reminder to laugh in the face of absurdity? Ageing irreverently? Then the Owd Lasses are for you. Celebrating strong sassy women of yesteryear in all their faded glory. Lock up your Grandads here come the girls…
Latest Artworks
A curated selection of Sue Dewhurst’s most recent pieces.
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Snazaroodle a painting of a funky chicken by Sue Dewhurst
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Snake Plisken…aka proud rooster a portrait by Sue Dewhurst
£75.00 Add to cart -
Shepherds Scrap Yard
£260.00 Add to cart -
Under the Bridge
£260.00 Add to cart -
Underneath The Arches
£260.00 Add to cart -
Ltd.ed giclee print, mounted of Chip Stealer (small)
£48.00 Add to cart -
Chip stealer ltd. ed. Giclee print
£98.00 Add to cart -
Chip stealer print on canvas
£95.00 Add to cart -
The Stare | Farmer and Calves Rural Painting | Sue Dewhurst
£1,200.00 Add to cart -
Auction Mart – Yorkshire Dales Art Print (Limited Edition Giclée Print)
£85.00 Add to cart -
Showtime | Art Print of Yorkshire Dales Country Show
£85.00 Add to cart -
Richmond Castle – Yorkshire Dales Art Print, Swaledale Landscape (Giclée)
£85.00 Add to cart
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Client & Collector Feedback
“Sue’s work has a quiet strength to it. The more time you spend with the piece, the more it reveals — it brings a real sense of calm into the space.”
John
“There is a beautiful balance of texture and restraint in Sue’s work. Each piece feels thoughtful, considered, and deeply personal.”
Jessica
“Owning one of Sue’s artworks feels special. The process, care, and intention behind the work is evident the moment you see it in place.”
Jasper
“Sue’s work has a timeless quality. It sits beautifully within the space and continues to feel relevant the longer you live with it.”
Kim
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Studio Visits
My studio is open by appointment, offering a relaxed chance to see the work up close, talk through ideas, and spend time with the paintings in the space they’re made. Visitors are welcome to browse finished pieces, view works in progress, and ask questions — no pressure, no white gloves, just an honest look at the process behind the work. If you’re considering a particular painting or commission, a studio visit allows time to connect with the story, the colour, the humour and the detail that doesn’t always come through on a screen. Expect conversation, a cuppa, might stretch to a custard cream and a bit of a gossip but always a very warm welcome.
Studio visits are designed to feel comfortable and welcoming — especially if you’ve never visited an artist’s studio before.
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