A PASSIONATE artist is wowing fans after producing a time-lapse video of her latest painting.

Jane Donaghy, 45, who lives in the Colne Valley, has drawn the attention of art lovers after showing off her latest painting of historic Hedingham Castle.

She is also a photographer and videographer, specialising in landscapes and wildlife.

Jane created a time-lapse video showing the process of painting the castle.

It shows the artist pitching up outside the castle and condenses the two-hour painting process into just a two-minute video.

Jane, who sells her paintings and drawings locally and around the world, says the video is part of a larger project to create a film showing a year in the life of Hedingham Castle which they hope to release around Christmas.

The painting went down a treat with visitors to the castle with many wondering just what she was getting up to.

Jane said: “I have loved drawing all my life, drawing as soon as I could hold a pencil.

“I’ve been an artist since I was 15, when I was painting wildlife and people’s pets.

“I’m also a photographer and videographer and this is part of a larger video that I’ve been doing about the castle with my friend Mark Draper from MD Photography.

“We thought a time-lapse might be a nice addition.

“Jason and Demetra, at Hedingham Castle, have been so kind to let us film.

“The grounds were open to visitors that day and I hope it inspires others to paint in the open – there is certainly plenty of inspiration at the castle.

“I had so many lovely people come and chat to me while I was painting.

“It was a really fantastic experience – people were fascinated and confused by the pink ‘ground’ until they realised that it was disappearing and just a way to make the painting harmonious as little flecks are still visible in the finished piece.”

She added: “I do quite a lot of time-lapses when I’m painting.

“They’re a nice snapshot into how it all comes together.

“It is fascinating for people to watch, especially if they’re not artists and wonder how you do it.

“I hope to paint at the castle again in the summer and autumn and the winter – if the temperature is bearable!”