Sheffield

PRESS: Mam Tor

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I’ve been reading/admiring the Hope Valley Journal since issue 1, so I am delighted that one of my drawings has been used to illustrate an article about Mam Tor in Issue 5. Here it is in my hands! It’s so beautiful.

Amongst other delights, this issue also features breathtaking photography (including the cover photo above) by Sam Walker and a brilliant guide to identifying wild mushrooms illustrated by my extremely talented friend Andrea Joseph.

Order your copy from https://www.hopevalleyjournal.co.uk

Several original drawings of Mam Tor, including the one featured in Hope Valley Journal Issue 5, are available in my Folksy shop. Prints are also available from £18 – please contact me if you can’t see the piece you are interested in.

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SHOP: New A3 Peak District landscape paintings

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Peak District art, Derbyshire landscape paintings, original art by Sian Vernon

Lots of new original Derbyshire Peak District landscape art coming to my shop over the next week or two.

The first is an expressive interpretation of the view of Higger Tor from the Upper Burbage Bridge at Fiddlers Corner, between Ringinglow (Sheffield) and Hathersage. This piece, shown below, is available to buy now from my Folksy shop.

Higger Tor from Upper Burbage, original Peak District art for sale (shown framed)Higger Tor from Upper Burbage, original Peak District art for sale (full image)

Higger Tor from Upper Burbage Bridge

Sian Vernon, 2019

Ink and graphite on paper

BUY ORIGINAL A3 (297 x 420mm)

If you would like to buy any of the other pieces shown in the top image but they’re not available for sale yet, please email me at sianvernonart@gmail.com

SHOP: Peak District Gifts

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Some of the Peak District gifts, homewares and stationery available to buy on Redbubble by Sheffield artist Sian Vernon

My new range of Peak District gifts is available to buy online now. Gift ideas for hill walkers, hikers and climbers include mugs, notebooks, bags and T-shirts featuring my Peak District and Derbyshire landscape art. A selection of items available shown above.

View the full range on Redbubble

If you can’t find the item you’re looking for, or if something doesn’t look quite right, please contact me!

You can buy art prints of these designs and the originals directly from me via my Folksy shop.

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Longshaw sketchbook

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Sketching at Longshaw

My sketchbook and I went out for a brisk walk around Longshaw this week. There are some incredible autumn colours up there at the moment (just look at that bracken!). I had fun trying to capture the mood.

For those of you who are interested in these things, I sketched using a combination of watercolour & waterbrush, sailor pen with waterproof ink, wax crayon and colour pencil.

Longshaw sketches

Autumn colours at Longshaw

Walking, sketching, inspiration

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Not much to report from the studio this week but here are a few snapshots from behind the scenes.

Some of my inspiration and sketches this week

As well as grabbing as much painting time as I can between all the Other Things, I’ve been working on lots of shop updates and improvements, and I’ve put aside the guilt (mostly) and made time for a few sketch/walks out in the Peak District for some autumnal sunshine and inspiration.

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Higger Tor and Carl Wark sketches

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Sketching Higger Tor from Burbage Brook, Peak District artist

Walked from Burbage Bridge down along Burbage Brook and through the plantation, stopping to sketch a coupke of views of Higger Tor and Carl Wark on the way. Nearly fell into the brook when I crossed over to the other side, but didn’t. Well done me!

Used a Pilot lettering pen with a wide nib (#20) to do these sketches.

Sketch of Higger Tor from Burbage plantation, Peak District artSketches of Higger Tor and Carl Wark from Burbage Brook, Peak District art