Yorkshire sheep art print, “You’re Not My Boss” is a limited edition giclée art print reproduced from my original handmade felt landscape artwork. It captures a memorable standoff between a determined ewe and a traditional collie sheepdog, set against the beautiful rolling countryside near Burnsall in the Yorkshire Dales.
MEDIUM: Limited edition giclée art print from an original felt landscape artwork
STYLE: Yorkshire sheep art / felt landscape art
LOCATION: Burnsall, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire
SUBJECT: Sheep and collie / Yorkshire countryside / sheep farming heritage
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 Feltmakers 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.
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.
My prints are professionally produced using high-quality materials and archival pigmented inks. Customers often comment on the exceptional quality of my prints, saying they look even better in person than they expected.
What is a giclée print?
Pronounced “zhee-clay”, giclée is the French word meaning “to spray”. Giclée printing is a high-quality fine art printing process using archival pigmented inks to produce excellent detail and rich colours, with prints designed to last for many years.
PLEASE NOTE: FRAME AND MOUNT ARE NOT INCLUDED.
Slight variations in colour may occur between the printed artwork and the image you see on your screen.
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 felt. 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 would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Dales, sheep, farming heritage or British countryside art.
It could make a thoughtful birthday, wedding, anniversary, retirement or Christmas gift, or a special reminder of the beautiful rural Yorkshire landscape.
Your fine art print will be carefully placed in a protective cellophane sleeve with a backing board, then packaged with extra cardboard to help keep it flat and protected during postage.
UK: Posted using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
International: Posted using Royal Mail Tracked International.
Delivery times can vary depending on the destination and postal service.
PLEASE NOTE: FRAME AND MOUNT ARE NOT INCLUDED.
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This Yorkshire sheep art print brings together a very personal childhood memory, Yorkshire sheep farming heritage and the beautiful landscape of the Yorkshire Dales.
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