Edwin Locke

"Bold geometric landscapes rendered in deep indigos and warm terracotta hues."

Art by Edwin Locke

Dynamic, Bold, Structured, Atmospheric, Modern

This collection reduces the dramatic topography of the Lake District into striking geometric forms and bold blocks of colour. Deep indigo and charcoal shadows contrast sharply against vibrant terracotta planes, creating dynamic, modern interpretations of traditional fells and valleys.

  • Technique : Watercolour
  • Movement : Bauhaus

Palette: Deep indigos and charcoal greys contrasting heavily with striking accents of terracotta, burnt orange, and mustard yellow.

Signature trait: The stylised, geometric reduction of landscape features into sharply defined, contrasting blocks of bold colour.

Your view in the Indigo Tectonics style

Send us a photo from your walk, or just name the fell, and we'll paint it in this style and send it to you. Nothing to pay unless you love it.

Gallery wall of art by Edwin Locke
The Edwin Locke collection transforms the familiar contours of the Lake District into a striking study of geometry and colour. These landscapes strip away intricate details, presenting the fells, winding roads, and traditional stone buildings as bold, interlocking shapes. Dramatic colour contrasts define the aesthetic: deep, velvety indigos and charcoal greys meet vibrant, flat planes of terracotta, burnt orange, and warm mustard yellow. Soft gradient washes in the sky, reminiscent of misty mornings and low light, provide a gentle atmospheric backdrop to the sharply defined, angular mountains and sweeping, graphic paths in the foreground. Tiny, silhouetted figures, climbers, and grazing sheep introduce a sense of vast scale against the imposing, block-colour environments. Each piece presents a highly stylised, modern perspective on the outdoors, offering a compelling and structured focal point for contemporary interiors.