A CHEESE maker and tourist attraction in the Yorkshire Dales has teamed up with an award-winning pastel artist due to host an exhibition in its visitor centre.

The Wensleydale Creamery, in Hawes, will feature artwork from Brompton-on-Swale artist Lucy Pittaway including her iconic work for the Tour de Yorkshire in its 1897 Coffee Shop.

Crowned the UK’s Up and Coming Artist of the Year by the Fine Art Trade Guild, Ms Pittaway is most renowned for her sheep-themed collection. Her art is inspired by the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, and depicts her daily life, family and experiences. She has been named official artist for the Tour de Yorkshire for a second year running.

David Hartley, managing director of the Wensleydale Creamery, said: “Lucy shares our pride and passion of Yorkshire and the beautiful Dales landscape, and we are honoured to join forces to exhibit her beautiful collection of artwork here at The Wensleydale Creamery.”

The Creamery will be one of the first places the public can view a special print of her artwork for the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire, from Wednesday, March 22.

Ms Pittaway said: “Home to the famous Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese and located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, The Wensleydale Creamery is the ideal place to showcase my artwork which pays tribute to the stunning Yorkshire Dales countryside.

“I am delighted to have been chosen to represent God’s Own County once again and connect people to the Tour de Yorkshire, capturing the spirit of the iconic race and the imagination of the visitors and locals alike. I look forward to displaying one of the prints of my specially commissioned pieces at The Wensleydale Creamery.”

Visit www.wensleydale.co.uk.