Franklin Holloway

"Sweeping Lake District landscapes defined by bold brushwork and soft pink tones."

Art by Franklin Holloway

Serene, Atmospheric, Contemplative, Stylised, Earthy

The Franklin Holloway collection features sweeping, simplified vistas of the Lake District rendered in broad, expressive brushwork. Traditional fells and valleys are reimagined through a distinctive, unexpected palette of mint greens, dusty pinks, and deep teals. These pieces bring a serene, highly stylised warmth to classic pastoral scenes.

  • Technique : Oil painting
  • Movement : Impressionism

Palette: A distinctive blend of mint and sage greens offset by striking dusty pinks, peach, and deep, grounding teals.

Signature trait: The unexpected use of flat, sweeping planes of dusty pink and peach to render fields, pathways, and water reflections.

Your view in the Sage Strata 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 Franklin Holloway
The Franklin Holloway collection offers a deeply atmospheric interpretation of the Lake District, characterised by bold, flattened planes of colour and sweeping, visible brushwork. Each piece captures the quiet grandeur of the fells, winding rivers, and solitary farmhouses through a distinctly modern lens. The traditional greens and blues of the Cumbrian landscape are softened and subverted, replaced by striking combinations of mint and sage greens resting alongside broad swathes of dusty pink, peach, and soft lavender. Deep, rich teals and indigos pool in the valleys and waterways, creating a bold contrast that anchors the lighter, ethereal tones of the sky and reflective surfaces. These oil paintings simplify the complex terrain into fluid, rhythmic shapes. Solitary trees, grazing black and white sheep, and winding pathways become highly stylised, graphic elements within the broader composition, guiding the eye across the canvas. The smooth, flowing lines of the hillsides contrast beautifully with the textured, vertical strokes visible in the foreground grasses. By focusing on colour harmony and essential forms rather than intricate detail, these landscapes offer a serene, contemplative warmth. The resulting collection provides an elegant, bold focal point, perfectly suited for contemporary interiors seeking a sophisticated connection to the countryside.