Wildly original. Deeply Connected.

Meet the artists …

Brenda Herd standing next to a large circular Resin with swirling red, blue, and black colours, displayed on an easel.

Brenda is a dedicated mixed media artist located in Harrogate, England, who specializes in epoxy resin, oil paint, acrylics, inks, woodworking, and digital art. With a background in prosthetics and special effects, she is primarily self-taught and has been part of the art industry for 30 years. Brenda has collaborated with galleries throughout the UK and has participated in numerous fairs and exhibitions. Besides her artistic creations, she conducts engaging workshops at Herd Art Studio, nurturing a lively community of creativity and collaboration.

Brenda Herd

Hamish Herd painting an abstract scene of swirling clouds and light on a large canvas, sitting at a cluttered workspace.

Hamish is a professional artist based in Harrogate, where he lives with his wife Brenda and their family. In his mid twenties, after teaching art at Red Hill Primary, he discovered a strong passion for the art world, which ignited his journey to become a professional artist. He enjoys creating and experimenting with various visual art forms, always ready to embrace new challenges in sculpting, painting, and design. Additionally, Hamish conducts interactive workshops at Herd Art Studio, nurturing a vibrant community centered around creativity and collaboration.

Hamish Herd

Bethlyn Herd is holding a black and white portrait of Paul McCartney in a striped shirt.

Bethlyn Herd

Daughter of Hamish and Brenda, she currently lives in Harrogate as a dedicated stay-at-home mom who also creates beautiful pastel artworks on the side. Her creations range from whimsical UK wildlife-inspired pieces to detailed portraits of John Lennon. She’s continually immersed in her artistic process, always busy working on her next pastel masterpiece.

Interior of Herd Art Studio workshop with shelves full of supplies, a large painting of a woman's profile on an easel, a tan sofa in the foreground, and various paintings on the walls.

The story of Herd Art Studio

Nestled in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, Herd Art is a family-operated art studio. Professional artists Hamish and Brenda paint original works showcased and sold in galleries throughout the UK, as well as on their website. Originally from South Africa, Hamish and Brenda discovered their passion for art early in life. Hamish specializes in Sculpture and dramatic Sky Scapes and Sea Scapes, while Brenda focuses on Mixed Media Paintings and Resin Abstracts. Together, they aim to evoke emotive and personal connections with each piece. Their artistic legacy continues with their children, who are cultivating their own unique artistic talents, soon to be featured here. Committed to excellence, they strive to create each artwork as a masterpiece.

Summer House Gallery

A humble wooden art studio with paintings on display outside, surrounded by trees and green grass of the Yorkshire countryside.
“Art that moves you ”
Bridge over peaceful waters Bridge over peaceful waters
Bridge over peaceful waters
£995.00
Tidal flow Tidal flow
Tidal flow
£1,600.00
Celestial Horizon Celestial Horizon
Celestial Horizon
£2,304.00