Author: Siân

SHOP: Over Owler Tor II

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An original Peak District watercolour landscape painting of Over Owler Tor from Little Moor near Hathersage, Derbyshire. I love the fortress-like feeling of this imposing gritstone tor and the windswept moor beneath. There’s a suggestion of the burnt oranges and ochres of the winter moorland grasses of the Dark Peak in the foreground.

Peak District landscape painting, Over Owler Tor, Hathersage

I created this affordable Peak District landscape art using watercolour blocks on 300gsm smooth watercolour paper. Measuring A3 (297 x 420mm) it can be easily framed yourself in a standard sized frame, or framed professionally for a more personal look. A lovely gift for UK walkers and hikers or for anyone with connections in the Hope Valley.

For sale online at £90 unframed (including free UK shipping) from my Folksy shop.

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SKETCHBOOK: Little Moor, Hathersage

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A couple of sketchbook pages I forgot to post from February. These were drawn from Little Moor on the road from Ringinglow to Hathersage. The first is of Winyard’s Nick and the second of Over Owler Tor and the start/end of Millstone Edge. I decided to exaggerate the purple and lime green!

Sketch of Winyard's Nick from Little Moor, near Hathersage in the Peak District
Sketch of Over Owler Tor and Millstone Edge from Little Moor, near Hathersage in the Peak District

It’s hard to believe these photos were taken in February. As I was sitting with my back against the wall in the sunshine, a stoat, looking completely out of place in its white winter coat, popped its head out about 3 meters away, looked at me and hopped off up the field.

SHOP: Curbar Edge I and II

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Two contemporary Peak District landscape paintings of Curbar Edge near the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire. I’ve tried to capture the mood of this rugged gritstone escarpment in winter and the burnt oranges of the grasses and bracken on the moor below.

  • Curbar Edge I
  • Curbar Edge II

I created this affordable Peak District landscape art using watercolour blocks on 300gsm smooth watercolour paper. Measuring A3 (297 x 420mm), they can be easily framed yourself in a standard sized frame, or framed professionally for a more personal look. A lovely gift for UK walkers and hikers, as a souvenir of a trip to the Dark Peak area of the Peak District, or for anyone with connections in the Hope Valley.

For sale individually at £90 each unframed (including free UK shipping) from my Folksy shop.

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Curbar Edge I
Curbar Edge II

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SHOP: Millstone Edge from Little Moor

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My latest Peak District watercolour landscape painting of Millstone Edge from Little Moor in Hathersage, Derbyshire. Over Owler Tor can be seen on the left hand side. With this expressive painting I’ve tried to capture the feeling of this windswept moor in winter, and the gritstone rock escarpment and tors above. There’s a suggestion of the purplish glow of the bare birch trees under the rock face.

Millstome Edge from Little Moor, original Peak District painting by local artist

I created this affordable Peak District landscape art using ink, watercolour and watercolour blocks on 300gsm smooth watercolour paper. Measuring A3 (297 x 420mm) it can be easily framed yourself in a standard sized frame, or framed professionally for a more personal look. A lovely gift for UK walkers and hikers or for anyone with connections in the Hope Valley.

For sale at £90 unframed (including free UK shipping) from my Folksy shop.

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SHOP: Longshaw, through the trees

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Another expressive Peak District landscape painting for sale. This Derbyshire landscape picture is inspired by a view of Hathersage Moor through the trees on the Longshaw Estate near Sheffield.

Longshaw Peak District painting by local artist Sian Vernon

I created this affordable Peak District landscape art using watercolour blocks on 300gsm smooth watercolour paper. I have tried to capture the mood of the windswept trees and moors in winter. Measuring A3 (297 x 420mm) it can be easily framed yourself in a standard sized frame, or framed professionally for a more personal look. A lovely gift for UK walkers and hikers or for anyone with connections in Sheffield or the Hope Valley.

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Longshaw trees

SHOP: Above Whim Wood, Hathersage

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A colourful, contemporary Peak District watercolour painting by local Sheffield artist, Sian Vernon. This expressive landscape picture is of a group of trees above Whim Wood in Hathersage, Derbyshire. This painting is very lively in style, with punchy blues and yellows which capture the mood of this wild place between the woods and the windswept moors above.

I created this affordable Peak District landscape art using ink, watercolour and watercolour blocks on 300gsm smooth watercolour paper. Measuring A3 (297 x 420mm) it can be easily framed yourself in a standard sized frame, or framed professionally for a more personal look. A nice present for UK walkers and hikers or for anyone with connections in the Hope Valley.

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SKETCHBOOK: Owler Tor, Longshaw

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A sunny Spring walk on the Longshaw Estate with a quick stop to sketch Owler Tor. If you’re travelling along the A6187 from Sheffield/Fox House towards Hathersage, this gritstone tor is on your left hand side, opposite the Surprise View car park.

  • Owler Tor with Mother Cap in the distance
  • Sketch of Owler Tor

I’m really enjoying sketching with these Derwent Inktense watercolour blocks at the moment (affiliate link from Jacksons).

Lonshaw estate and owelr tor photos

SHOP: Over Owler Tor, Hathersage

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A lovely pair of Peak District landscape pictures to hang on your wall. Two graphite and watercolour paintings of Over Owler Tor above Hathersage and the Surprise View in the Derbyshire Peak District. These paintings are very expressive in style, with a sketch-like immediacy and muted ochre and grey tones which capture the chilly, windswept feeling of the moors in early Spring.

  • Over Owler Tor West
  • OverOwler Tor South

I have created these affordable Peak District landscape paintings using graphite and watercolour blocks on 300gsm smooth watercolour paper. Each measuring A3 (297 x 420mm) they would look great on their own or as a pair and can be easily framed yourself in standard sized frames, or framed professionally for a more personal look. A nice present for UK walkers and hikers or for anyone with connections in the Hope Valley.

For sale individually at £90 each (including free UK shipping) from my Folksy shop.

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Over Owler Tor West
Over Owler Tor South

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WALK: Yarncliff Wood, Longshaw

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Longshaw views

Just a quick jaunt around Longshaw estate, exploring a few paths at the Yarncliff Wood end which are less familiar to me. Had to make a decision between turning left or right at one point, and of course I chose incorrectly.

Due to some unplanned clambering and mild peril, I didn’t have the time or energy to sketch but I did get a good workout (physically and emotionally), took some photos, and I stumbled upon the remains of some old buildings and a stone waymarker which as quite interesting.

At least I’ll know which way not to go next time. I was also very grateful to my past self for packing emergency jelly babies. Must remember to replenish those for next time.