EMOTIVE Landscapes at The Witham in Barnard Castle is an exhibition of experimental painting, printmaking and drawing inspired by local landscapes.

The artists are Debbie Loane, who lives in Easingwold, Andrew Dalton, of Thirsk, and Dawn Brookes, from Scarborough.

Ms Loane, who is from an agricultural background, said: "I am constantly challenged to create work which acknowledges the splendour of northern landscape while being conscious that my work is rooted in daily practicalities of rural life. As a result, it can take many forms.”

Andrew Dalton said: "In print, painting and drawing I use black and its gradation to white as the vehicle through which I express myself. Whether figurative or abstract, my imagery represents a personal narrative, a distillation of moments that represent experience. I try to offer ambiguous forms to consider and fill with meaning."

Dawn Brooks produces monochrome prints that are stark, intimate and expressive in a combination of drypoint etching and collagraph.

Sarah Mayhew Craddock, visual art co-ordinator, has been working with a team at the Witham since August to develop it into an increasingly dynamic and diverse arts hub. She has planned and curated exhibitions for the next 18 months with artists from across the North- East, Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

Emotive Landscapes continues until May 20. The Witham is open from 10am-4pm, Tuesday to Saturday, admission free. For information visit www.thewitham.org.uk and select gallery.