Skylark Studio is the gallery and workplace of artist Rolf Parker, who specialises in high quality representational paintings and etchings of Western Lake District landscapes and street scenes. Situated in the attractive town of Cockermouth, which is a good base for exploring the quieter northern and western areas of Cumbria, we also stock a great selection of British - made crafts, fashion jewellery made on the premises and greetings cards. The etchings can also be bought online.

To use this site click on the page headings at the top left hand corner of the page for the following information :

• See Etchings for images and prices of currently available original etchings (sold framed or unframed). You can order online via shopping cart (prices include U.K. delivery) or visit the gallery. (For overseas orders only, please e-mail your order (see contact page) - I will reply with delivery charge and payment instructions.) You can pay for all orders online via Paypal secure server, or I can accept orders by post with a U.K. bank cheque made payable to Skylark Studio, or telephone if you'd like to discuss your order.
• See Crafts ,just for a few examples of the types of other products we stock in the gallery. All crafts stocked are made in the British Isles. 
• Rolf Parker- about the artist.
• The Pastel Gallery is intended as a guide to the artist's style and subject matter. Please enquire or visit to view currently available work. Prices are between £275 and £350 for a framed painting (frame size approx. 22"x17"). Commissions are accepted.
• Greetings cards - Currently four different views of Cockermouth reproduced from pastel paintings.
• Commissions - Some examples of recent work and information relavent to the process of commissioning a painting and pricing.
• Currently available paintings - Original pastels in stock, on display in the gallery and available to buy - please contact me if interested and would like to view clearer photos, or visit the gallery.