Paintings of Newcastle and Northumberland
Explore an art collection inspired by the history, architecture and natural beauty of Newcastle and Northumberland. Through original watercolours, oil paintings and pen and ink work, each piece reflects the character of these distinctive locations. From Northumberland’s castles and coastline to the streets and landmarks of Newcastle, the collection captures both well-known views and quieter, more personal scenes.
Original watercolour paintings
Watercolour allows for subtle movement and atmosphere, capturing light, space and mood in a way that reflects the changing nature of the region.
Oil paintings and pen and ink
From the depth and texture of oil paintings to the precision of pen and ink, the collection offers a range of styles suited to different tastes and interiors.
Beyond Newcastle and Northumberland
Alongside local scenes, the collection also includes artwork inspired by locations such as Scotland, Italy and Oman, reflecting a wider range of influences and experiences.
Explore the collection
Whether you are looking for a specific location or simply a piece that connects with you, the collection offers a wide choice of subjects and styles.
Visit the Ponteland gallery
Arrange an appointment to view the artwork in person. This allows you to experience the detail and scale of each piece and discuss ideas for commissions or future projects.
Custom artwork and services
Commission a piece with personal meaning or select from a range of limited edition prints. Bespoke framing options are available, along with private painting tuition.
Get in touch
For enquiries about artwork, commissions or availability, call 01661 820626 or get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Paintings of Newcastle: The City in Watercolour
Alan Reed's paintings of Newcastle capture the streets, bridges and buildings that make the city instantly recognisable. Having trained in art and design at Newcastle College and spent the early part of his career producing artist impressions of new building projects for architects, Alan has a particular feel for architecture, and his cityscapes balance careful structure with loose, atmospheric washes of colour.
Grey Street and the historic centre
Grey Street, with its sweeping curve of classical buildings, is a subject Alan returns to often. Recent paintings of Newcastle include Grey Street in gold light and Grey Street, Skyfall, along with Grey's Monument, Clayton Street and the walk to the Tyneside Cinema. Alan was one of the finalists on BBC2's Show Me The Monet with his painting of Grey Street, and earlier in his career a number of his cityscapes were selected for the Sunday Times watercolour competition for three successive years.
The river and the Quayside
The Tyne and its bridges feature in many of Alan's paintings of Newcastle, from summer evenings on the Quayside to misty mornings at Sandhill. As the Quayside has changed over the past twenty years, these works have become a visual record of the city's evolution as well as a celebration of its character. Further afield, the Angel of the North appears in The Angel in Gold, one of several pieces where Alan uses gold leaf to catch the light.
St James' Park and the Black and White Army
No collection of paintings of Newcastle would be complete without the football club at its heart. Alan's Winners 2025 original watercolour celebrates Newcastle United's Carabao Cup victory, and his Black and White Army artwork captures the crowds who fill St James' Park on match days. You can see more in the Newcastle United art collection.
Watercolour, oil, pen and ink and gold leaf
Alan has specialised in watercolour for over 40 years, but his paintings of Newcastle also include oils, pen and ink drawings and pieces with gold leaf or metallic watercolours, so you can choose a style that suits your home. In 2013 he won The Artist's Prize in the Royal Watercolour Society Competition, and he is a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild.
Buying original paintings of Newcastle
Paintings can be bought online and delivered across the UK, Europe and internationally, or collected from the gallery, and a full bespoke framing service is available at the studio so your painting arrives ready to hang.
Every original comes signed, beautifully presented and with a certificate of authenticity. If you would like to see the paintings of Newcastle in person, the Alan Reed Studio and Gallery in Ponteland is open by appointment on 01661 820626. If the scene you have in mind is not here, Alan also takes commissions from £300, and many of his best known views are available as signed limited edition prints of Newcastle.
