"Growing up surrounded by natural beauty, you take for granted the scenery in front of you. Returning in my adult years, I saw with clarity, the painting of my youth… The landscape unfolds with sweeping moorland and rugged outcrops, all bathed in a soft, golden light at sunset. Below, rolling hills are quilted with vibrant patches of heathland and green pasture. The sky above is a canvas of warm hues – pink, orange and purple – melding seamlessly with the darkening blue of the approaching twilight. The crisp air carries the distant sound of a stream, adding a serene soundtrack to the breathtaking panorama . This collection honours my youth and how a backdrop like the Dark Peak has instilled more than enough Northern grit for one lifetime.”