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Chanctonbury Moon

Regular price £170.00

Chanctonbury Moon is part of my Under the Same Moon series and belongs to the Sussex Moons collection.

The South Downs were one of the first places my father took my sister and me after we arrived in England. He had grown up here, and we had never been before. Looking back, I realise he wasn't simply showing us the countryside; he was sharing the places that had shaped his own childhood. We flew kites, raced down the hills on toboggans and explored a landscape that couldn't have been more different from the one we had left behind in Zimbabwe. The wide chalk hills, ancient beech trees and endless skies made an enormous impression on me and became some of my earliest memories of England.

Many years later, during lockdown, I found myself returning to those same hills whenever I could. I remember those long walks vividly. We'd make breakfast, carry it up onto the Downs and spend hours outside. The moon was often already there in the morning sky, quietly accompanying us as the light changed, before becoming more and more present as dusk approached and we made our way home. In the middle of everything happening in the world, those simple days outdoors felt like an unexpected gift.

Chanctonbury Ring has always held a particular fascination for me. Its ancient beech trees, Iron Age hill fort and centuries of folklore give it an atmosphere unlike anywhere else on the Downs. History, landscape and imagination seem to sit comfortably alongside one another.

I've never been interested in painting the moon exactly as it appears. Instead, I wanted to paint the memory of those walks—the changing light, the immense skies and the quiet feeling of spending time in a landscape that has inspired people for generations.

Edition of 60 hand signed original prints. Optional framing available in the UK only.

Details

Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag a white cotton artist paper known for its soft, luxurious feel and lightly textured surface. This subtle texture gives artwork a sense of depth and dimension, making prints look rich and detailed.

It's acid- and lignin-free, conforming to ISO 9706 standards—so it's built to last and ideal for archival, museum-quality prints. Printed locally and hand finished in Sarahs Brighton Studio with 24ct burnished gold leaf. Sarah uses traditional gold leafing techniques, each dot of gold hand applied, meaning no two are the same.

FRAMING
Available for delivery in the UK only. Prints are float mounted which raises artwork above the mount, creating a gallery effect. We use museum grade perspex not glass. If you are ordering a frame you will be contacted by email to double check your order.

The Story behind

A study of our beautiful South Downs — part of a series of three: Blue Moon, Pink Moon, and Gold Moon.
On long walks across the Downs, I have often felt the deep magic and ancient energy of the landscape — a place shaped by time and mystery. Chanctonbury Ring and Chanctonbury Dew Pond are steeped in history, once home to Roman temples, hill forts, and the source of countless magical stories.
I have always loved the trees — their silhouettes, their quiet presence — and the way they reflect in the still water. There is something powerful in the ring of trees, a timeless watchfulness.
These moons are a triptych, each capturing the ever-changing colours of my imagined skies — a reflection of shifting emotion and eternal wonder. Together, they form a ring of moons, a circle of power and beauty — or they may stand alone, each one meeting your gaze with her own silent story.

Shipping and payment

Each piece is made to order with a min 10 days production time, framing approx 10-14 days. Durning these times of changing tariffs and rules, prints are sent at owners risk of extra taxes outside the UK. Unframed prints come in a cardboard tube, special delivery signed for. Framed prints are sent via parcelforce. Postage costs are applied at the checkout.

POSTAGE COSTS
UK - £15 / International - £25
Framed prints (available in the UK ONLY)

RETURNS
Art prints are printed to order and are not returnable.