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Daragh Corcoran

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Me standing in the Worth Valley near Haworth

Thanks for landing on my website. Spend a while looking around and by all means get in touch with any thoughts or observations. My quest is to build a body of paintings depicting every corner of Yorkshire: landscape, towns, the coast and industry.A photo takes a split second. Paintings take time: I’m currently spending around 40 hours on each one! It’s time well spent and each painting is infused with enthusiasm for the setting and particularly the people I find.So far, West Yorkshire and the East Coast are dominating but I aim to spread my coverage. See the map below for upcoming prospects 👇🏻.Only a few framed prints of each painting will be for sale. This gives you exclusivity and keeps things manageable for me (see Backstory). It would be fab if you could support the project by investing in an existing or upcoming painting (see Contact).

Detail from ‘Yorkshire Wolds’ 2025

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’Loftus’ Timelapse 👆🏻Here’s a little insight into the sequence of how I make my paintings.I usually start out with at least one photo that I took, probably a few to build up the picture.Loftus is based on one of my own photos and several google street views.

Ey up is it AI?Be assured I am a human!
If you’re in Yorkshire I will personally hand you your painting.I use a digital art platform called Procreate and the team behind it say they are deliberately not using AI in order to cherish human creativity.
All for that.
My art takes time, thought and thousands of my marks & strokes.Why Digital?Well first of all I don’t like mess! Also going for iPad art has allowed me to get to the ideas in my head a little more quickly.The other thing is I’m a full time Dad and the great thing about digital art is that I can pick up from where I left off, bazz along for 20 minutes or half an hour and then put it down again all the while juggling domestic nirvana.

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MFM launch April 1989 in Chester. I’m first from the right.

From Broadcasting to Brushstrokes: My Journey into ArtArt has given me a new sense of purpose after a long career in broadcasting and journalism. My journey has taken me from radio studios to the streets of Yorkshire and now to the canvas, where I capture the landscapes and stories that inspire me.

Detail from ‘Westgate, Wakefield’ 2023

A Life in Sound and StoriesI started in radio, playing pop music on stations like ABC Radio in Waterford and Rock FM in Lancashire. The world of jingles, snappy one-liners, and perfectly timed intros was my life—until I realized I was living inside my headphones, disconnected from the world outside. So, I made a change.I retrained as a journalist and took to the roads of West Yorkshire, reporting for BBC Radio Leeds. I was never drawn to hard news but found myself captivated by local quirks, personalities, and the hidden stories that gave places their character.

Little Cake, Scholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. But why?

Standard issue BBC pool car

Turning PointJournalism is relentless, and after years of chasing stories—mainly depressing ones during the pandemic—I reached breaking point.In 2022, severe burnout forced me to stop. My body shut down, and my relationship with work changed completely……then, one evening in Dewsbury, I saw a sunset that reminded me of this Vermeer painting 👇🏻.

‘View of Delft’ by Johannes Vermeer c. 1660 (Mauritius, The Hague)

My first painting: ‘Dewsbury’ 2023.

All you need is an ideaThe urge to capture that moment sparked something new. Determined to learn, I found guidance at The Art Room in Denby Dale, where I discovered that, with the right approach, anyone can draw and paint. I took the best part of my old job—observing the world around me—and turned it into a new creative journey.My Artistic ProcessI work digitally, painting with an Apple Pencil on an iPad Pro. While digital tools offer flexibility, my process is still hands-on, with thousands of brushstrokes bringing each scene to life. To maintain quality and exclusivity, I print each artwork in very limited runs, using high-grade cotton rag art paper and giclée printing techniques.Exhibitions & RecognitionThe response to my work has been humbling. My first sale sent me sky-high, and more have followed. A highlight was having my work selected for the Ferens Open, a prestigious exhibition in Hull’s city centre.

Me at Ferens Gallery Hull with ‘North Road, Hull’ 2024

Sales & Collecting My WorkEach painting is one of a kind—I release only a handful of prints for each piece. I personally oversee printing, cutting the mounts, and framing every work to ensure it meets my standards.Beyond the Screen: Finding the Right AudienceSocial media is fast-paced, but my art is meant to be appreciated slowly. I work slowly too as my mental health condition requires I ease back from time to time. This is a little eccentric but art appreciators don’t mind! Facebook has been useful to spread the word and connect but Instagram is a bit FM for me, living on AM (Magic 828 reference there - a great local station gone like so many others).
All told nothing compares to seeing my work framed and displayed in homes and galleries across Yorkshire 👉🏻 View my GalleryA Final Note on Mental HealthIf my story resonates, know that you’re not alone. I’ve had professional help, and it makes all a difference. Finding something that reignites your passion—whether it’s painting, writing, or something else—can be life-changing.Thanks for reading, and a big thank you to my wife and family, without whom none of this would be possible.March 2025I hope to add to my story from time to time - check back in ‘Latest’ for updates. Thx, D

EXHIBITION SEASON - NOVEMBER 2025NORTH ART MEMBERS EXHIBITION, LEEDSI wont lie: I was disappointed not to make it into the Ferens Open this year. Perhaps being selected on my first go made me complacent.I then put all my chips on getting my Headingly Painting into the North Art members exhibition in Leeds. When they accepted it I was so chuffed - similar feeling to my very first sale. It's a buzz to be on display in Leeds for the first time and I love that the gallery is pretty close to the scene, so people locally can see it.North Art is a great set up as well, they have some greeting card versions of my painting you can buy for £3. As well as the original being for sale (£300) they are also handling additional high quality prints and framing which you can order.VISITThe North Art Members Exhibition runs until January at the North Art Gallery, Chapel Allerton.Visit the purchase page to see some options if you would love to have this on your wall.

First time on display in Leeds

THE ART ROOM EXHIBITION 2025I am part of a great outfit called ‘The Art Room’ led by art teacher Sean Barry in Denby Dale. Our annual exhibition is on throughout November at Skelmanthorpe Library.This brings an opportunity that I have been day dreaming about for some time: to have a substantial exhibition of my own.Sean invited me to submit a dozen pieces, so this is sort of a dream come true.

Hopefully not 'mansplaining' at Art Room Exhibition

We have some great laughs in the group and I'm always learning from the others. There's some real talent on display here. It must be the fresh air in Denby Dale that gives us the inspiration.VISITThe Art Room Exhibition is on until the end of November at Skelmanthorpe Library and other venues in Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale.

Oils by Paul Dennis 👇🏻

My own corner at Art Room Exhibition

Exhibition SpecialsI have specially printed exhibition versions of all the paintings on display - A3 size view and framed of course. Most are for sale, although two are already SOLD and two are display only as they are commissions.Have a look at the purchase page for more information.

From L ro R: City Square Leeds, Filey, Loftus and Elland

Artwork of the Year (2024)I am part of a great outfit called ‘The Art Room’ led by art teacher Sean Barry in Denby Dale and we held an exhibition at Skelmanthorpe Library.
My painting ‘Scarborough’ won Artwork of the Year (see gallery).
Out of the hundreds of votes from visitors in person and online, this was the individual work which was most popular.
I love my ‘Scenes of Yorkshire’ art theme but the idea others like it too gives me great encouragement.

First thing I’ve ever won!

Ferens OpenThe Ferens Gallery in Hull is fantastic city centre venue which has hosted an open art exhibition for emerging artists for many years.
I was over the moon to be accepted in 2024 for my work ‘North Road, Hull’.
My painting was on display all through the summer.

Summer 2024 - me at the Ferens Open, Hull

Urban lifeI love the urban environment of our Yorkshire towns so I was delighted to be accepted to this local exhibition in Skelmanthorpe.

My own corner at ‘Urban Life’ exhibition

Artwalk WakefieldVarious venues across Wakefield hand over space to local artists on a special one night event.
In January 2025 I had my first go at this with five art works on display at The Priory.
It was great to meet and chat to art fans and wonderful to hear appreciative comments about my work.

Exhibiting at The Priory Bar Wakefield, Artwalk Jan 2025

WHERE TO VIEW AND BUY MY PAINTINGSThe Yard, WickersleyMy newest venue. This is a great find. They have a superb atmosphere and the staff are great. WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE on display and only a short drive from here too. More South Yorkshire work coming soon.

Phillip Howard Books
This is a super independent bookshop on Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds.Thanks to Phil and Roz for giving me such a warm welcome and allowing me to display my two Leeds paintings.Quite a contrast between them: hoping the HEADINGLY one will appeal to the great Leeds Goth fraternity!

The Urban Kitchen, Kirkburton
Delighted to have a collaboration with Tracey and Andy at The Urban Kitchen in Kirkburton.
The coffee is great and they're kindly displaying a selection of my work - all for sale!
Pop in for great food and good conversation.

Great coffee and support for local art - Eller Coffee, Ossett

Eller Coffee, Station Road, Ossett, West YorkshireHomebase for Scenes of Yorkshire. Mark has supported me all then way from shaky beginnings to the point where I pop in now and people say "oh you're the artist"!Pop in for a coffee and take a look at a selection of my paintings.
Ossett is a great little town.The Art Room, Springfield Mill, Denby DaleSee a selection of my originals, with some prints on display too.Sean Barry offers various art classes here which I would recommend. No matter what your level there is a warm welcome and a fun group of local folk who love art.The Gallery, Market Place, Hornsea, East YorkshireThis is a super gallery in Hornsea and I have a small selection of my originals on display. All works are for sale if you want to snap one up.My Hornsea in the rain painting was on display for their summer special and HULL FAIR is now on display.

Honoured to be on display at The Gallery, Hornsea.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!Latest updates AND first reveals of new paintings will now be via my mailing list.December 2025Happy Christmas. A new painting to show you 👆🏻. This is a special for the owner of the Groom Room in Mirfield. Love the welly dog!More paintings soon. 2026 is going to be very interesting as the project goes from strength to strength. Particular thanks to buyers - you’re enthusiasm and encouragement have been very fortifying.20/10/25I’m involved in two exhibitions both starting on the first of November:North Art in Leeds Delighted to be exhibiting my rather gothic ‘Headingley, Leeds’ painting.The Art Room Exhibition: at Skelmanthorpe Library and other venues. This will have the largest selection of my work yet.19/09/25Tuesday this week was a very big day. It was time to hand over one of my original paintings to my very first corporate client. ELLAND now has a new home at Elland Spire Hospital. That painting has had such a fantastic impact on my project.
Nearly all of the 25 limited edition prints have been snapped up by locals, particularly 'Edge Toppers' who loved to see their view in paint. The trickier bit for me was finding a home for the larger more expensive original. I approached Spire and they said yes! A big thank you to Martin Hall and the team there who were so warm and encouraging on handover day.Monday 1st SeptemberMany people are coming around to the opinion that "social media" is becoming stuffed with spam and adverts and finding news from a friend as likely as finding a golden Wonka ticket. There was a sense of irony then, the other day when I pulled a small Facebook advertising campaign. Initially I thought it was because it was simply failing but it dawned on me that if I carried on I was becoming part of the spam and stuffing myself (in more ways than one).I still think there are good things about local facebook groups and I would implore people who run them to think of local artists - we can display our art to the locality and make a little income from the affordable prints. The art can serve as a source of pride and togetherness.August 8th 2025Most paintings start with a white sheet of paper. But what if you are tackling a night scene like my latest Headingley subject? Should you start with black?
Well no funnily enough.
I discussed this with Sean and he said, “Start with a mid tone across the paper. Then go darker and lighter where you need to”.
We had a chat about this and it’s all about dynamic range. If you have black paint all over the page and you find yourself wanting one thing to be darker than something else, you might have run out of “blackness” whereas if you monitor how far you are from the midtone and always leave a little bit in reserve in the bright and dark end of the spectrum then the end result will have all the subtleties you need including the intense darks and lights.July 27th 2025CleckhuddersfaxUnlike folk who were born in Yorkshire, those of us who settled here had to have a very first time entering the county. For me it was in the dark(!) in 1992. Ascending the Pennines on the M62 was auspicious, rising over the hills into a different land. Young and daft it was fairly scary with the lights of Greater Manchester giving way to dark mysterious Saddleworth Moor.The first settlement of any note was to my left and my companion introduced the sea of lights below as “Cleckhuddersfax”. I tried to take in this conurbation and wondered at thousands of properties and their stories below. I now realise that Cleckhuddersfax is in fact Elland!One of the things I’ve enjoyed about painting the town recently was contemplating how nervous and wary I was of this new slightly forbidding land as a lad. These days I’m very settled in Yorkshire and far from being scary it has brought contentment, particularly when I felt the warmth of the people around Upper Edge who egged me on to do great things with their wonderful view.July 5th 2025Wow there’s a giant toilet in the middle of an Elland housing estate! 👇🏻My Elland painting is nearly finished and I’ve been very pleased with the new oil brush I have been using. It’s allowed a more expressive side to come out and adds texture as you go .Whilst browsing my reference photos I came across this weird piece of architecture seemingly in the middle of one of the housing estates!Looks like a toilet seat. There must be a rational explanation - keep checking for updates! But in the meantime isn’t it funny what you see when you look at a place very closely and as the man himself (Hockney) says that’s what it all about.Look out for the ELLAND reveal next week!!

June 21st 2025After this fun craft fair ☝🏻 at Gristhorpe and Lebberston Village Hall, I’ve had a rethink on how you can get hold of my art.I’m now making all upcoming paintings available for £10! I’m still hoping to print and frame 1 or 2, in gallery style quality but I have managed to find a way of getting a good quality print to you at this price.Why the change of heart? I realise there are not many out there who can afford big ticket paintings, so this will enable more folk to see and buy my views.I’m one who believes in the therapy of art, the benefit you get by concentrating on your ideas and getting them across but I also believe in the social side of art. The discussions, the observations and things you never thought of as the artist but the viewer adds to the experience.Seems to be working so far! Sure, its pure economics but if more people can see and enjoy my depictions of Yorkshire, all the better. 👍🏻 DJune 6th 2025What’s going on with the June weather? It seems like February is making a return. It’s prompted me to highlight my HORNSEA painting on the front page, as we made a day trip there in August and were greeted by a torrential rain storm.One man’s misery is another man’s opportunity! I snapped away with my camera, spent ages perfecting the effect of rain on tarmac and I love the end result, particularly the reflections in the road.
Get in touch if you want to enquire/purchase. As usual I’m only printing two or three.May 21st 2025…..David Hockney has inspired me to do my next painting and it’s because I saw him talking about space in this video.
I have several prospects queuing up but I just couldn’t decide on which one to take on.
Well I have a scene overlooking Elland from up at the Rock Tavern which I think will lend itself to Hockney’s techniques.
Here’s the view…but the painting will be…different!

June 6th 2025What’s going on with the June weather? It seems like February is making a return. It’s prompted me to highlight my HORNSEA painting on the front page, as we made a day trip there in August and were greeted by a torrential rain storm.One man’s misery is another man’s opportunity! I snapped away with my camera, spent ages perfecting the effect of rain on tarmac and I love the end result, particularly the reflections in the road.
Get in touch if you want to enquire/purchase. As usual I’m only printing two or three.May 21st 2025…..David Hockney has inspired me to do my next painting and it’s because I saw him talking about space in this video.
I have several prospects queuing up but I just couldn’t decide on which one to take on.
Well I have a scene overlooking Elland from up at the Rock Tavern which I think will lend itself to Hockney’s techniques.
Here’s the view…but the painting will be…different!

May 15th 2025…..Welcome back to life in the slow lane.Just displayed my latest painting: LOFTUS. After no less than two failed attempts I finally had a wonderful trip up to Loftus and I’m delighted to report that my potential client waded in with a purchase for number one of three.I photographed the setting on a previous visit to see the work of Clothydle Vergnes-Boyce as part of the North Yorkshire Open Studios. That was last summer! The intriguing scene was unfolding as I was walking up the Main Street and I like the end result. It’s open to interpretation. I personally love the idea of looking deep into the bowels of a V8 Mustang engine for inspiration/meaning/emotion…Any thoughts? Drop me a line: mailto: [email protected]

April 23 25…..Back to the drawing boardSeveral people mentioned to me that the tractor and figure in my Yorkshire Wolds painting don’t quite work.One of them was the lady who lives on the farm featuring this fab landscape. She told me the land is in fact owned by Lord Halifax! Maybe I should pay him a visit with the painting under my arm.Before I do that I am going to rework the painting by removing the figure and tractor (as shown). I could leave it as just a landscape but the human element is one of my trademarks so I’m thinking someone leaning on the gate instead and looking into the view.Any thoughts?Drop me a line

April 13 25.....Hand FinishedI was very pleased today with the frames and mounts I got for my latest LOFTUS painting. The 'Sepia' colour brown mount and frame featuring some gunmetal strips are perfect for the subject matter. More on that next week after I visit a client and give them an exclusive first look.I really believe hand finishing the process with mount and frame give
my paintings that uniqueness and individuality as opposed to mass produced prints.I am now including my signature and the number of the limited edition in the prints themselves, so that each print is in fact unique.March 31 25......CalderdaleThe Calderdale Open Art competition bowled me over with the quality of art on display, over at the Smith Gallery in Brighouse.
The theme this year is 'nature' and I want to give it a whirl.
I have two paintings which I think have nature at their heart. So it's fingers crossed for selection.
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March 26 25.....Latest PaintingHORNSEA DENTISTLate last year I popped in to a few shops on Newbegin to show them my original Hornsea painting (see gallery). Sarah from Newbegin Dental loved it but was sad their shop wasn't featured. It was snowing as we spoke so I took a few photos and we agreed on a commission.I've enjoyed painting this one, using a new brush to get the lying snow effect and I made a left and right footprint stamp for the indentations in the snow.Delivered the painting today and it was very well received. Many thanks to Sarah and Scott for supporting my project. They are the proud owners of number-one-of-two. The other print will not be for sale. It will stay with me for exhibitions etc.Whilst in Hornsea I popped in to The Gallery. What a great focus for painting and sculpture and I am proud to have my own corner featuring a couple of my works, including the other Hornsea one 👇🏻

March 23 25…..Are Facebook Adverts worth it?Just blew £40 on a Facebook advert!
Yes my budget ends in one zero. I’m not looking to be a millionaire but I realise you have to tickle these things to make them work.First go and the main feedback was the email I received several times a day to say another fiver had departed from my bank account.I’m trying to get my head around the metrics supplied by Facebook and Google but as far as I can make out 200 people had a look at my website…kind of ok!I can also see that no less than two people were on the brink of contacting me, without actually doing so. Perhaps with an observation (very welcome) or a purchase (great) or maybe just to see what other buttons there were to press (I do that).I guess that means I was on the brink of one, maybe two sales? Maybe I needed to have a higher FB budget. Or I should have kept my £40 and not bothered.March 14 25….ProjectorI rang up the subject of my next painting - a shopkeeper in Loftus to enquire what the weird pole and hat/mini roof were next to the shop. “A projector”, was his reply. “They’re supposed to be projecting something onto the building opposite but we have yet to see it”.Because Loftus is in the historic county of Yorkshire but the modern county of Cleveland I enquired whether he was Yorkshire or Cleveland? “Yorkshire” was the reply.Excellent. Safe to say I will be heading back to Loftus to let people see the finished work. Watch this space.March 9 25……LoftusI’ve decided to include the historic county of Yorkshire in my plans.
In fact I’ve started work on a painting of Loftus near Saltburn. It features a Ford Mustang.
At some point I’d like to feature Earby where half the town think they’re Yorkshire and the other half Lancashire!

Price list October 2025Size …Framed & Delivered🖼️ A2 …..£300 (benchmark option)
🖼️ A3 …..£225
🖼️ A4 …..£195
🖼️ A5 …..£165🎨 Sizes are print only, so with mount and frame, a bit larger all round.🎨 Ask about prices for mounted only.🎨Every print is direct from digital file I worked on and top quality giclee, gallery standard.🎨 All are signed and numbered.
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