Buying my original Peak District inspired moorland art for Christmas? Please make sure you order from my Folksy shop by Friday 17th December 2021. I will be doing my last post office run on Saturday 18th. My Folksy shop will be closed between Christmas and New Year. My Redbubble store will remain open throughout theContinue reading “Peak District art gifts for Christmas”
Tag Archives: Sheffield
SKETCHBOOK: Autumn Moorland
In October, the moors turn orange. The purple heather of the Peak District in summer is beautiful but I think these cooler days and grey skies and autumnal colours are my favourite. Join my mailing list
PRESS: Mam Tor
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)Continue reading “PRESS: Mam Tor”
SKETCHBOOK: Over Owler Tor
Some of my sketches from Over Owler Tor – an imposing, fortress-like gritstone rock formation above the Surprise View near Hathersage in the Derbyshire Peak District.
SKETCHBOOK: Burbage Plantation
Short circular walk from Upper Burbage Bridge, down the valley, following the brook to Burbage Plantation under Higger Tor, stopping to do a couple of sketches, then back along Green Drive.
SHOP: New A3 Peak District landscape paintings
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 myContinue reading “SHOP: New A3 Peak District landscape paintings”
SHOP: Peak District Gifts
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’reContinue reading “SHOP: Peak District Gifts”
Longshaw sketchbook
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 watercolourContinue reading “Longshaw sketchbook”
Autumn in Ecclesall Woods
Autumnal scenes and fairy houses from a quick scoot around Ecclesall Woods this week. I love this time of year.
Walking, sketching, inspiration
Not much to report from the studio this week but here are a few snapshots from behind the scenes. 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 timeContinue reading “Walking, sketching, inspiration”
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