Ian H Watkins

Ian H Watkins is a highly respected landscape painter, singer and actor originally from Llwynypia in the South Wales Valleys. Now living and working in Cowbridge, Ian’s creative journey started decades ago when he was transfixed by the beauty of J.M.W. Turner’s watercolour landscapes before studying Art in Cardiff.

Today, Ian’s artwork captures the heart of Wales, with vibrant landscapes of local and iconic Welsh locations. For Ian, painting is a deeply personal endeavor, reflecting both the natural beauty of his homeland and his own spirit. “It’s so beautiful, it’s incredible. You’ve got mountains and lakes and hillsides and waterfalls, everything is right on our doorstep,” he says. “I paint from real life, but I also love the spiritual elements to my paintings as well. There’s a lot of me in my work.”

Wales’ natural diversity provides a limitless well of inspiration for Ian. From rugged mountains to serene lakes, lush hillsides to cascading waterfalls, each piece he paints celebrates the landscapes he knows and loves. His style merges realism with a subtle spiritual essence that brings his work to life and reflects his unique connection to the countryside. Whether it’s the mist over a valley or the sparkle of sunlight on the sea, Ian captures moments that feel as though they’re drawn from the soul of Wales itself.

Through his art, Ian shares his deep-rooted connection to Wales with the world. His work resonates as a celebration of the Welsh countryside that shaped him, a landscape he is now giving back to through his vibrant canvases.

Ian’s artwork stands as a tribute to his homeland, his paintings invite us to see Wales through his eyes—a place of beauty, diversity, and endless inspiration.

Morfa

Ian H Watkins

51cm x 53cm

Mixed media

£1195

Rhondda Grey

Ian H Watkins

51cm x 53cm

Mixed media

£1195

White Whisper

Ian H Watkins

53cm x 51cm

Mixed media

£1495

Aber Cors Estuary Marsh

Ian H Watkins

100cm x 100cm

Acrylic and mixed media

£2995

Storm Beach / Traeth storm

Ian H Watkins

112cm x 114cm

Acrylic

£2995

White Water / Dwr Gwyn

Ian H Watkins

104cm x 119cm

Acrylic

£3594

Red Meadow

Ian H Watkins

105cm x 84cm

Acrylic

£2750

April Bluebells

Ian H Watkins

43cm x 43cm

Mixed media

£1074

Glynneath Heather

General

64cm x 48cm

Acrylic

£1295