Simon McCall is a contemporary author and artist in digital/new media whose work is deeply rooted in the landscapes and legends of Northern England. Living and working in Cumbria, his creative process is a constant dialogue between the written word and visual expression.
Combining the disciplines of art and writing, Simon’s literary works often possess a cinematic quality, painting vivid pictures of the human condition against the backdrop of the wild Cumbrian fells. His novels explore themes of isolation, heritage, and the thin veil between reality and folklore.
Previously exhibited at the Florence Arts Centre, and finalist in the prestigious Anthology Magazine International Creative Awards, Simon is a British contemporary New Media artist, and author of ‘Digital & AI Art’ (Amazon & Kindle Unlimited).
Inspired by the landscapes of the English Lake District and seascapes of the Cumbrian coast, his style utilises colours, textures, light and perspective to represent, rather than recreate, landscape scenes.
“A fusion of traditional, heavily textured ‘impasto’ painting with modern digital design techniques, the results are Simon’s beautiful and unique abstract landscapes and seascapes which adorn the walls of homes, offices, hotels and public around the world.” – Fine Art America
When not at his writing desk or digital studio, Simon can be found navigating the high ridges of the Lake District, which serve as his primary source of inspiration for both his prose and his atmospheric landscape paintings.
Simon McCall: Folklore Meets Modern Storytelling
Explore the written worlds of Simon McCall, where ancient folklore meets modern storytelling.
Fiction by Simon McCall
“Tougher than Jack Reacher and more haunted than the Winchester brothers. There’s a new reluctant hero in town…and he’s British!” A Kindle Customer
Cumbria: a land of brooding fells, mist-shrouded lakes, and secrets that have slumbered since the last Ice Age. But when the “static” on the fells resolves into something deadlier than the weather, only one man can stand between the human world and the ancient entities of folklore.
Meet Connor “Mac” McClymont. A retired Royal Military Police investigator with a face carved from granite and eyes that miss nothing, Mac is a man haunted by a war he never truly left. Living as a nomad in “The Badger”, a black-and-white, military-spec Land Rover ambulance, he seeks only the quiet of the road. But in the rugged Lake District, the veil between reality and myth is wearing thin.
Across eight interlinked stories, Mac is pulled into a secret, eternal war as the Warden, a reluctant border guard marked with a silver scar and sworn to protect the unseen boundaries between Natural and Supernatural. From the soul-crushing cold of the Skiddaw Ghost and the territorial nobility of the Fae of Elva Hill, to the predatory hunger of the Bassenthwaite Eachy and the ancient malevolence of the Genius Loci, Mac must face the monsters that legends forgot to tell us were real.
Armed with an investigator’s razor edge, silver-tipped rounds, and the weight of a bloody past, Mac must navigate a landscape where the ancient rules of myth are the only ones that matter.
The hunt is on. The border is breached. And for Connor “Mac” McClymont, the watch has just begun.
Cumbria – an ancient corner of England, rugged and remote.The Romans built a wall to keep things out, but they never dealt with what was already here. The Norse, the Celts… they left their mark, and their myths. And myths are just memories of things that were, and often, things that still are. Someone’s got to deal with these supernatural creatures, and guess who drew the short straw?!
We all experience those times when our minds are in ‘overdrive’…lots of things all competing for our attention at the same time, all going around and around in our heads.
The exercises in this book are designed to act as your ‘Circuit-breaker’ and quieten those noisy thoughts to give your mind a rest, and help you to regain your sense of calm control. Whenever you feel the need to give yourself a ‘time-out’ and give your mind a break from all the noisy thoughts swirling around in there, reach for this book…and Relax.
Visualisation exercises are particularly good for quieting the mind before sleeping, and colouring exercises are a great way to relax on your commute. This book has been designed to be small and light enough to carry with you so it can be within reach wherever and whenever you need it.
Combining two powerful techniques for relieving feelings of anxiety, guided visualisation and distraction, ‘First Aid For The Anxious Mind’ is your take-anywhere, use-anytime toolkit for the times when you sense those overwhelming feelings are looming.
A collection of visual works inspired by the rugged textures and shifting light of the Cumbrian landscape.
Additional works and private commissions available upon request.
All images are printed to order, at any size up to A0 (64cm x 112cm). Prints can be onto a range of media including textured art paper, stretched canvas, lightweight rigid panels, acrylic sheet, aluminium panel, weatherproof boards and fabric. Prints can be personalised by request.
Image Licensing is also available.
Let’s connect and have a chat about what you’re looking for, and what options/prices I can offer. I aim to keep my artwork accessible and prices reflect this. As an indication, my most popular format is:
High definition (300dpi) full colour print, onto A3 size traditional textured art paper (unframed), including free shipping (*UK mainland only) = £24.99
*I have a network of trusted printers in Europe, North & South America, Asia and Australia, and for international orders I always aim to have the product produced as locally as possible to minimise shipping costs and import/export tariffs.
Connect with Simon McCall: Art, Books, and More
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Whether you have a question about my books, interest in a specific artwork, or simply wish to discuss the landscapes of Cumbria, I’d love to hear from you. Message me by e-mail, by Whatsapp or via Facebook.
