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Hayley Draws Churches
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I am drawing all Leicester Diocese churches (there are 310 of them!) #artpilgrimage
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Back to school now so will struggle to draw for a bit but it's nice to see things like this: my Holy Trinity, Barrow upon Soar print up in a living room.
September 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Couldn't resist! Drew the beautiful Parish church at Rhuddlan, North Wales, while on holiday. Attended Sunday service half way through doing this which was a nice ice breaker. Such a friendly congregation who told me all about it (700 years old). #stmaryschurch #Rhuddlan
August 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Church 100
St Mary in Charnwood, Nampanton We've scanned this so you can see it in high resolution. You can buy prints now at ko-fi.com/hayleydrawsc... I'm hoping one day they will become a book and I'm pondering selling originals in the future in collaboration with the churches to raise funds. 🙏
August 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
100th church drawn!
St Mary in Charnwood
Big smile because it feels like a big milestone! 😁
August 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
August 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Done! St Mary in Charnwood, Nampanton road, Loughborough
Listen to the video for more info.
Taking a little break now but will carry on a soon as I can.
Thank you for supporting me!
August 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The drawing
St Mary in Charnwood
Loughborough
Next, colour 😍
August 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The little video I made today. This is church number 99 for me! Can't believe I'm almost at 100 churches, all drawn fully from life in my summer holidays. What a pleasure and a privilege this project is ☀️🙏☀️
August 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
All Saints church, Kimcote (near Lutterworth) today. Only used a 01 unipin for this one which has given it the look of finer detail I think. Loved looking up from the bottom of the hill.
August 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
St Mary in the Elms
Woodhouse
August 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Finally got to draw another one of the churches I see on my commute to work most days! St Mary in the Elms, Woodhouse (what a lovely name) was great to stare at for a couple of hours. Delighted to meet the vicar too as she came over to see me and made me feel very welcome.
August 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A little video of my drawing of All Saints church in Cossington today 🙏
August 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
All Saints church, Cossington
Loved loved loved this corner viewpoint with the church room building, rustic wooden cross leant up against an old tree, stunning doorway and tomb. It has everything!
#artpilgrimage #leicestershire #leicscofe #churcharchitecture #churchdrawing
August 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The completed painting: All Saints church in Sapcote
July 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
So, I did manage two church drawings today. Here's the video of the second- All Saints church in Sapcote
July 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
And for those who fancy a couple of minutes watching me colour in, here's some watercolour action..
#watercolour #paintingprocess #paintingtutorial #usingcolour #colourfulart #churchart #pleinair #sketchbook
July 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Completed. St James the Great church in Birstall
July 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Made a whole video about starting this one as I was all on my own, not a soul to be seen. St James the Great church, Birstall, Leicestershire. Number 94 of my drawing challenge!
July 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
St Stephen the Martyr church, Woodville, Leicestershire (well, Derbyshire but part of Leicester Diocese so a bit confusing!). Lovely new Norman architecture (apparently). Circular building especially attractive 😍
July 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Finished! Another really enjoyable day out drawing from life.. nestled in between foliage and gravestones I kept nice and cool on a gorgeous sunny day. Great to be on top of things and free to get out and do something so relaxing and peaceful.
July 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
St Stephen the Martyr church, Woodville, Leicestershire today! Gorgeous weather and a really peaceful spot, despite lots of industrial noise. Made a couple of videos as I enjoyed my #pleinair experience!
July 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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June 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Walton on the Wolds all print ready 😁
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Back from a trip to Transylvania and looking forward to drawing more soon!
#drawing #churches #artprint #buyart #lovedrawing #localartist
June 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Finished! This was the 92nd church of my project, which started over 3 yrs ago. The challenge I have set myself is to draw every Leicester Diocese church. It will take years but I'm enjoying the journey more than the destination!
#stmaryschurch #waltononthewolds #leicesterdiocese #leicscofe
May 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM