“You’re Not My Boss” is a Yorkshire sheep art print inspired by the beautiful countryside near Burnsall in the Yorkshire Dales. Reproduced from my original handmade felt landscape, this museum-quality fine art giclée print captures a memorable standoff between a determined ewe and a traditional collie sheepdog, celebrating Yorkshire’s sheep farming heritage against the backdrop of the rolling North Yorkshire landscape. Perfect for lovers of Yorkshire wall art, countryside landscapes and rural British wildlife.
This artwork celebrates Yorkshire’s rich sheep farming heritage and the timeless beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. It was originally created for an exhibition at Leeds Industrial Museum, in association with the International Felt Makers Association (Region 10), exploring the impact of industrialisation on both the environment and rural life.
It captures a fleeting moment in the Yorkshire countryside, where a determined ewe and a traditional collie sheepdog are locked in a stubborn standoff.
Where possible, I like to include my four childhood pet sheep in my artwork. This piece was inspired by a photograph I took during my GCSE photography course in the 1990s. I have reimagined the original scene by placing my four pet sheep into the landscape, set against the picturesque countryside near Burnsall.
I also replaced my dad’s mixed-breed farm dog from the original photograph with my friend’s collie, reflecting the traditional working sheepdogs that have long been part of Yorkshire’s sheep farming heritage.
This artwork was also featured in the Yorkshire Post.
Poem: You’re Not My Boss
Burnsall, a Yorkshire beauty spot,
With rolling hills of green.
Where sheep graze freely in the fields,
A peaceful, timeless scene.
So many walks for all to enjoy,
With views to restore your soul.
De-stress with every step,
As nature makes you whole.
One ewe stomps with a stubborn glare,
She stamps her feet and does declare,
“You’re not my boss!” She lowers her head,
The sheepdog admits defeat instead.
Sheep, such gentle creatures,
So naturally playful and curious.
A perfect countryside feature,
For a landscape so glorious.
This fine art giclée print is reproduced from my professionally scanned original felt artwork, capturing every detail and texture of the handmade piece. Customers frequently comment that the print looks even more beautiful in person than it does online.
*Giclee – pronounced “zhee-clay,” is french for “to spray” giclee art prints are of the finest quality, using pigmented inks, to ensuring your prints will last for many years to come.
• Giclee art print
• Printed area artwork size 47cm (h) x 38cm (w)
• Limited edition print (only 95 will be produced in this size)
• Printed on Museum Heritage 310gsm textured paper
• Using Ultrachrome inks giving you light fastness in excess of 75 years
• Signed and numbered by myself (Janine Jacques)
• You will receive the next sequential numbered print (upto 95)
• Slight variations in colors from the photograph may occur.
Your fine art print will be placed in a cellophane bag with a backing board and extra cardboard to keep your art print flat and in perfect condition.
It will be posted through Royal Mail, tracked 24 hour service, for UK and International orders.
Drawing on my Fine Art degree, I create my felt landscapes using wool as a painter would use oils or watercolours. Layers of coloured merino wool fibres are carefully arranged to build the landscape before being transformed into felt using the traditional wet felting technique of hot soapy water, rolling and friction.
During felting, the wool naturally shrinks by around 15-20%, creating a single piece of fabric. Once dry, I use needle felting to refine details and add texture before the artwork is professionally scanned for printing.
Click here to read more about the process.
This Yorkshire sheep art print is ideal for anyone who loves the Yorkshire countryside, sheep, farming heritage and British landscape art. Whether displayed in a living room, hallway, office or holiday cottage, it brings the charm and character of rural Yorkshire into your home.
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