Prints by Simons
Simons of Spratton designs take inspiration from the Natural beauty of the British Isles
Our prints are released in limited runs of 50 and printed in England using the gallery standard Giclée method.
Our prints are available to order through an enquiry bellow or with an invitation from Simons.
Blackbird in the Garden
The blackbird is one of the most widespread and familiar birds found in British gardens and countryside. The male blackbird has striking black plumage all year round, whilst the female is brown. The Blackbird’s song is known for its rich, melodious tune and is a delight to hear across the British Isles.
The Garden
In this print, the British garden is represented by fish in a pond together with pondweed and Lily leaves that can be found all over Britain. Dragon flies are seen to have been attracted to the foliage that surrounds the pond with a flock of birds passing overhead.
Starling in the Countryside
The starling is a common bird found throughout the British Isles all year round. Both males and females have similar plumage—black feathers with iridescent shades of blue, purple, and green. They are known for their noisy scavenging habits. During the winter months, starlings gather in huge flocks that create stunning patterns in the sky, a phenomenon called murmuration.
The Countryside
In this print, the countryside is portrayed with ears of corn, acorns, poppy seed heads, and teasels that the Oak leaves in the centre of the print. Illustrated between the plants are insects synonymous with British countrysides
Green Sandpiper in the Marshland
The Green Sandpiper is a summer visitor to the British Isles and spends its winters in warmer climates. Despite its colourful name, only its legs boast a greenish hue —its plumage is dark in colour with speckles of white. It prefers to breed in waterlogged, wooded areas, often repurposing old nests left by other birds. The Green Sandpiper’s long legs and slender bill are ideal for foraging in the marshland.
The Marshland
The marshland print takes inspiration from wetland habitats using pond weeds, yellow iris and lily flowers and their leaves common to British marshes. The print is topped with delicate pond snails nestling amongst the grasses.
Curlew over the Moors
The curlew is present all year round in moorland and coastal areas in the British Isles. One of the largest waders found in Britain, the curlew has long legs and a huge down turned bill ideal for probing the muddy estuaries and moors in search of food. In spring, they nest among rough grasslands. Their call is a melancholic, haunting whistle that echoes across moors and marshland.
The Moors
The Moors print took inspiration from the Yorkshire Moors using plants synonymous with the region. The foliage seen are ferns, heather and bog asphodel common to moorland. The Herdwick sheep can be seen alongside the black grouse.
