Sian Vernon, Artist
ARTIST STATEMENT
I create evocative and expressive moorland-inspired paintings. My work explores the experience of being in wild landscapes – walking on the moors, wandering through heather and coarse grasses, jumping between boulders and being battered by strong winds, watching crows and kestrels overhead, or just gazing into the distance from a rocky outcrop. For me it is a feeling of wonder and freedom, along with a deep sense of connection, belonging, and history.
Painting intuitively from life, memory, and my own photographs, I use a variety of media to capture the energy and atmosphere of these elemental landscapes. Through a subdued palette punctuated by occasional bursts of bright colour, I explore the delicate balance between nature and abstraction. Bold, gestural marks layered with freely applied paint and expressive lines capture the energy and atmosphere of the landscape – the expansive skies, craggy horizons, and tangled vegetation that define the bleak beauty of the windswept moors.
I am based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK.
BIOGRAPHY
Growing up on the edge of the Peak District between Sheffield and Hathersage, the surrounding farmland and moors were part of Sian’s daily life – a place of exploration and play, and later a place of escape and solitude. After completing her Art foundation, her connection and fascination with the physical environment led her to study Geography at the University of Derby.
Over the years, she has worked as a Project Officer for an environmental conservation charity, a painter and restorer for a rocking horse company, and Support Lead for an online arts and crafts marketplace. Throughout these varied roles, her passion for the landscape and making art has always been a constant.
BRYN HUGHES ART
In addition to selling my own work, I have recently taken over my Dad’s website after he decided to retire (for a second time!) in 2023. You can visit his website and buy his work (from me) here: BRYN HUGHES ART www.brynhughes.co.uk
Reviews & Testimonials
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Love Sian’s art!
Prints arrived today, thank you for the quick posting. They look great! … I’ve climbed Mam Tor countless times in all weathers and they really capture the spirit of her.
An absolutely wonderful piece of art. Fantastic communication from the seller, great packaging and very swift dispatch. Can not recommended highly enough.
Beautiful artwork!
We were looking for an image with colour and a hint of wilderness, wind and excitement. We very much got that! We’ve had the print framed – lovely print quality – and it’s up in our lounge now looking fabulous. Good feedback throughout the order. Print arrived on time and well packaged. Very happy.
What an amazing talented artist. Looking forward to getting more special art from her.
The Peaks, especially Hope Valley, Edale and Mam Tor are a very special place for me, and your artwork captures them so beautifully, really bringing to life the hidden essence of those hills.
These were amongst the best-received presents I’ve ever given — thank you so much! One day I’m going to buy an original of yours.
Thanks for a lovely sale. Your work is so good, it’s giving me so much pleasure. Thanks again
Really beautiful card, unique artwork and well printed!
Sian’s artwork is absolutely beautiful and perfectly captures the mood of the moors. The monoprint arrived on time, neatly and securely packaged. I am delighted with my purchase!
Fab prints, gift for my nephew. Well wrapped and a speedy delivery thank you x
absolutely delighted with the card I ordered – will definitely order again!
Bought as a birthday present for a friend who is a regular visitor to Hathersage. Beautiful print, arrived in the post well packaged and in immaculate condition, complete with complementary art print birthday card. My friend loves it.
SIAN VERNON
Contemporary moorland-inspired art for people who love wild places.
Sheffield, Peak District UK
SIAN VERNON 