I’m Sian Vernon, an artist shaped by the Peak District and the wild landscapes that have always felt like home. I remember wandering across the heather moors as a child, feeling the wind lift my hair, watching the mist settling over the valleys, and pausing by streams to watch sunlight dance on the water. These moments - the open skies, the shifting light, the sense of freedom - have stayed with me and continue to shape the way I see, feel, and create.

My work comes from that deep sense of wonder. I’m drawn to fleeting, magical moments - the way a shaft of light cuts through a dark cloud, grasses bending in the wind, or moss holding onto drops of rain. I want my paintings to capture the pause you feel when the world seems to hold its breath, inviting you to slow down and notice the quiet magic that often goes unseen.

I work intuitively, letting bold marks, layers of paint, and bursts of colour reflect the energy, atmosphere, and feeling of the land. I’m less concerned with how nature looks than with how it feels - its mood, its rhythm, its quiet power.

I create art for people drawn to wild places, to open skies and hidden corners, for those who long for calm, freedom, or grounding in their homes. Beyond the canvas, I’m fascinated by how we connect emotionally to nature. Every painting I make is a little invitation to pause, to breathe, to wander, and to feel your own connection to the landscapes that linger long after we’ve left them.