Original Watercolour Artwork

Unique Art by Laura Ding-Edwards

Hand-painted watercolours from rural Herefordshire, available as prints, cards, and home decor.

Each piece begins as an original watercolour painting, created with care in Laura's Herefordshire studio. Browse the collection and bring a touch of nature and poetry into your home.

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Close-up of used paintbrushes with paint-stained handles resting on a paint-splattered cloth, muted earthy tones, creative studio atmosphere

Artwork in Your Everyday Life

Laura's watercolours appear across a range of products — from fine art prints to practical items that carry a little beauty into daily routines.

A watercolor painting of pink and purple orchid flowers on paper beside a phone case with a matching floral design

Phone Cases

Magnetic fastening faux leather flip cases featuring original watercolour artwork. Available for iPhone & Samsung, with three card inserts and a soft microfibre lining.

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Watercolor painting of two flamingos forming a heart shape with pink, purple, and yellow splashes on white background

Prints & Cards

Poetry prints and greetings cards featuring Laura's distinctive watercolour illustrations. Perfect for framing or sending a thoughtful message.

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A bright, airy high-key photograph of neutral-toned ceramic vessels arranged on a light wooden surface, with soft natural light

Mugs & Coasters

Everyday ceramics adorned with unique artwork, bringing warmth and character to your kitchen or workspace.

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A bright, airy high-key photograph of a linen tea towel with subtle stripe detail, folded on a pale wooden table

Cushions

Decorative cushions featuring original artwork, sourced and manufactured by small local businesses.

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Commission Your Own Artwork

Laura welcomes commissions for custom watercolour pieces. Whether you're looking for a pet portrait, a bespoke wedding illustration, or a personal poetry-and-art collaboration, each commission is painted by hand with the same care and attention as every piece in the collection.

To discuss your ideas, visit the Commission Services page or email info@rainbirdroots.com.

Laura Ding-Edwards brings a distinctly rural sensibility to her watercolour practice, drawing inspiration from the rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and seasonal rhythms of Herefordshire. Her work sits at the gentle intersection of poetry and visual art, where each painting carries a quiet narrative shaped by the landscape she calls home. The artist's hand is evident in every brushstroke, from the soft washes of colour that suggest mist over distant fields to the delicate details that reward closer inspection. These original pieces are not simply decorative — they are invitations to slow down and notice the world with fresh eyes, to find the extraordinary in the ordinary countryside that surrounds her studio.

Beyond the gallery wall, Laura's watercolours find their way into everyday life through a thoughtfully curated range of products. Fine art prints allow collectors to bring a piece of rural Herefordshire into their own homes, while cards offer a more intimate way to share that connection with others. Practical items such as mugs, coasters, and cushions carry the same hand-painted charm into daily routines, transforming moments of rest into small celebrations of nature. Each product is sourced and manufactured with care, often working alongside local businesses to ensure that the finished piece reflects the same attention to quality that goes into the original painting.

For those seeking something truly personal, Laura welcomes commissions that translate individual stories into watercolour form. Pet portraits capture the character and warmth of beloved companions, while wedding commissions preserve the atmosphere and emotion of a special day in a way that photography alone cannot. The process is collaborative and considered, beginning with conversation and reference material before the painting itself takes shape. Every commission is a journey, and Laura guides clients through each stage with patience and care, ensuring the finished artwork feels both authentic and deeply meaningful to the person who will treasure it.

The philosophy behind Rainbird Roots is rooted in the belief that art should be accessible, heartfelt, and connected to place. Laura's poems, collected in her book The Mountain, share the same sensibility as her paintings — contemplative, grounded, and attuned to the natural world. Together, her writing and artwork offer a complete expression of her creative vision, one that celebrates the beauty of rural life in all its complexity. Visitors to the site are encouraged to browse the collection, follow along on social media for glimpses into the studio, and discover how a piece of this Herefordshire landscape might find its way into their own story.

"Art and poetry, woven together from the quiet of the Herefordshire countryside." — Rainbird Roots