“Brian Irving was born in Bradford, from farming roots. He grew up in Bolton Abbey, raised 4 kidsand was a milkman for 25 years…till health forced him to early retirement. That’s when he took up his love of painting, had his own gallery selling his own original watercolours for 15 years. By looking at his artwork it is easy to understand how much he loved the Dales and animals. He spent the last 30 years living in Cornstore with Kilnsey.”

Carole Rennison